Lancet projects further fall in India’s fertility rate, raises concern | India News

The report also states that India’s TFR can further fall to 1.04 children per woman in the year 2100 Experts have raised concerns regarding the projected fall in India’s total fertility rate (TFR) in a recent study by Lancet on global fertility rates. The study suggests that India’s TFR, or the average number of… Continue reading Lancet projects further fall in India’s fertility rate, raises concern | India News

RBI may continue to hold rate amid concern over inflation: Experts

The Reserve Bank is likely to continue with the pause on the key interest rate at its upcoming monetary policy review, as concerns on the inflation front and keeping the borrowing cost stable to maintain the economic growth momentum persist, said experts. The RBI Governor-headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) meeting is scheduled… Continue reading RBI may continue to hold rate amid concern over inflation: Experts

Businesses optimistic on demand, climatic factors a concern: Britannia

Businesses in India are optimistic on demand conditions despite apprehensions about global recession though challenges from a shortfall in monsoon due to ‘El Nino’ conditions still persist, said leading bakery and food company Britannia Industries. The trajectory of inflation during FY24 would depend on a host of domestic and global factors, said Britannia… Continue reading Businesses optimistic on demand, climatic factors a concern: Britannia

Realtors body raise concern over hike in registration charges in Tamil Nadu

A real estate body on Saturday raised concerns over the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to levy 9 per cent apartment registration charges as it would have adverse consequences on potential homebuyers. Following the hike, the registration revenue to the exchequer would decline, Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (CREDAI), Chennai said.… Continue reading Realtors body raise concern over hike in registration charges in Tamil Nadu

Support direct dialogue between India, Pakistan on issues of concern: US

The United States on Wednesday said that it supports a direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of concern. Responding to a question during a regular State Department press briefing here, official spokesperson Matthew Miller said, “As we have long said, we support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of… Continue reading Support direct dialogue between India, Pakistan on issues of concern: US