Retailers are expecting double-digit growth during 2025 festive season, with overall sales already rising from 3–4% in Q1 to 7% in Q2, showing higher customer spending across categories. GST 2.0 and tax reduction across 375 items have brought down prices... View Article
India’s festive season in 2025 is projected to drive record consumer spending between ₹12 lakh crore and ₹14 lakh crore, marking the strongest demand surge in three years. Retail, textiles, FMCG, food processing, logistics, and quick commerce are expected to... View Article
India is the second-largest producer of cotton in the world, accounting for nearly 24% of global production1. The Indian cotton industry directly or indirectly supports an estimated 60 million people, making it one of the largest employment-generating sectors after agriculture2.... View Article
The roots of India’s small industries can be traced to the Swadeshi movement, where Mahatma Gandhi urged citizens to boycott foreign goods and rely on locally made products. Khadi, in particular, became the symbol of economic independence and national unity.... View Article
Despite MSMEs’ contribution to the economy and their resilience, funding challenges remain one of their most persistent problems. The government initiatives and formal lending have expanded significantly — ₹10.9 lakh crore in 2019 to over ₹21.7 lakh crore in 2024,... View Article
The travel and tourism market in India is estimated to generate US $26.24 billion in revenue in 2025, and with a projected CAGR of 15.67% between 2025 and 2030, it is expected to reach a market size of US $54.34... View Article
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