by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 10, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life
In the passenger vehicle category, rural markets outperformed urban centers significantly. While urban growth stood at 2.75 per cent, rural registrations grew by 14.43 per cent. This trend indicates a structural expansion of demand into non-metro India, driven by a...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 7, 2026 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Non-Life
The rural passenger vehicle sales grew 12 per cent during the year, compared with an 8 per cent rise in urban areas.Total passenger vehicle sales climbed to 4.47 million units in 2025, up from 4.1 million units in 2024, the data said. The data also pointed to a clear...
by AIP Online Bureau | Dec 26, 2025 | Briefs, Eco/Invest/Demography, Intermediaries, Life
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday announced collaboration with Sahaj Insurance Services Private Limited to strengthen insurance penetration across rural and semi urban areas of the country. Under the collaboration, Kanoria Foundation company...
by AIP Online Bureau | Sep 23, 2025 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
“While the consumption-led buoyancy in the rural economy continues, there is some slackening of momentum in recent months, partly reflecting the impact of severe floods and landslides in a few states, including Himachal Pradesh and Punjab,” Nabard said. New Delhi:...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jun 26, 2025 | Articles, Eco/Invest/Demography, Life
-Rural India’s Protection Quotient rises to 16, up from 12 in IPQ 5.0 – but urban-rural gap stands at 32 points,-Life insurance ownership remains significantly lower, despite awareness gains,-Rural women lag rural men in all protection indices – Protection Quotient at...
