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India Q2 GDP Growth Hits 8.2% on Rural Demand Surge

India's economy grows at 8.2% in Q2 FY26, powered by rural revival and manufacturing boost, though private investment remains subdued.

PM-KISAN Crosses ₹3.70 Lakh Crore Disbursed to 11 Crore Farmers

PM Modi releases ₹18,000 crore as 21st installment under PM-KISAN scheme, benefiting over 11 crore farmer families with direct financial support.

PM Modi to Release 21st PM-KISAN Instalment on November 19

Over 11 crore farmers to benefit as PM Modi releases ₹2,000 instalment. Learn about eligibility, digital features, and scheme impact.

India’s Diwali Sales Hit Record ₹6.05 Lakh Crore, Up 42%

India's Diwali festival sales reached historic ₹6.05 lakh crore, driven by GST reforms and strong consumer demand. Traditional markets contributed 85% of total trade.

Rural Inflation Turns Negative, Bringing Relief to Farm Workers

Agricultural labourers see negative inflation at -0.07% while rural workers get relief with just 0.31% inflation in September, latest data shows.

Rural Inflation Eases: Agricultural Labourers See Negative Rate in September 2025

Agricultural labourers experience -0.07% inflation while rural labourers see 0.31% as food prices decline sharply across rural India, providing relief to rural households.