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Urban consumers turn value-seeker while Rural India becomes brand conscious: Report
The report explained that the traditional difference between urban...
Rural demand revival to boost FMCG, Auto and Mobile phone sales: Report
Expectations of a healthy Rabi season, supported by normal...
Google Wallet arrives in India
Google Wallet can be downloaded from Play Store and would allow users to store their loyalty cards, and gift cards among other things Google has introduced a private digital wallet for Android users in India, allowing users to securely store cards, tickets, passes,...
Election uncertainty could hurt Indian auto sales in May, says Fada
"The auto industry remains cautiously optimistic about its near-term outlook," it said.Auto sales are keenly watched as a key indicator of private consumption in India. The auto sector contributes around 7% to India's economy.Retail car sales grew nearly 16% in April,...
FLiRT Covid variants: No need for panic or extra caution, say experts
"Overall, there is no need for panic or extra caution, nor is there a requirement for any specific medications. Improving immunity through a healthy lifestyle will be crucial," Dr Swapnil M. Khadake, HOD & Consultant Critical Care, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital,...
US -India collaboration for enhancing global access to affordable medicines
According to the IǪVIA Institute report, India has long been a critical source of affordable medicines for the United States. Ninety percent of all medicines prescribed for Americans are generic, and 47 percent of those prescriptions are filled with products produced...
Mutual funds at all-time high, FII holding down at 11-year low
The share of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) declined to an 11-year low of 17.68 per cent as of March 31, 2024, down by 51 bps from 18.19 per cent as of December 31, 2023, resulting in the gap between FII and DII holding narrowing further to an all-time low in...
WhatsApp banned record over 79 lakh accounts in India in March
The messaging platform, which has more than 500 million users in India, received a record 12,782 complaint reports in March in the country, and the records “actioned” were 11 New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has said it banned more than 79 lakh accounts in India in the...
More than 185,000 companies incorporated in FY24, highest in a fiscal year
A total of 1,85,314 companies and 58,990 Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) were incorporated in the fiscal ended March 31. New Delhi: More than 1.85 lakh companies were incorporated in the country in 2023-24, the highest number for any financial year. A total of...
Generative AI could boost bank revenues by 6 pc in next three years: Accenture
The report also delved into the transformational effect of generative AI on different banking roles. It categorized these roles into three main groups. Approximately 41 per cent of banking occupations, primarily involving data collection and processing, have a high...
Gender differences in mortality outcomes from fatal and non-fatal events in 2021: Lancet Study
Women around the world were also found to be disproportionately impacted by mental health conditions. Life years lost to depressive disorders were found to be over a third higher among women than men. The widest sex-based gaps affecting women were observed in...
WHO shows extensive overuse of antibiotics during pandemic worldwide
“When a patient requires antibiotics, the benefits often outweigh the risks associated with side effects or antibiotic resistance. However, when they are unnecessary, they offer no benefit while posing risks, and their use contributes to the emergence and spread of...