Credit over caution: Household savings in India fall to 18.1% of GDP; more Indians rely on credit to fund expenses – Times of India

Credit over caution: Household savings in India fall to 18.1% of GDP; more Indians rely on credit to fund expenses – Times of India

India’s household savings have slipped to a new low for the third consecutive year, falling to 18.1% of GDP in FY24, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.On the other hand, household debt rose to 6.2% of GDP, almost twice as much as ten years ago, showing that more Indians are borrowing to meet their…

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How will Donald Trump’s tariff affect your household budget?

How will Donald Trump’s tariff affect your household budget?

It’s official—President Trump has signed a sweeping tariff order, impacting the United States’ top three trading partners: Canada, China, and Mexico. While this may seem like just another political move, the implications go far beyond trade. Tariffs influence the cost of everyday essentials, meaning American consumers could soon be paying more for groceries, fuel, and…

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Household durables sector to see moderation in revenue in Q3: HSBC report – Times of India

Household durables sector to see moderation in revenue in Q3: HSBC report – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Businesses in India’s household durables segment are expected to see some moderation in revenue growth in the just-concluded October-December quarter, asserted HSBC Global Research in a thematic report ahead of the impending earning updates.The global financial services group attributed continued unexciting consumer demand environment to climatic conditions — extended monsoon season and delayed…

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Commercial LPG hike by Rs 16.5 per cylinder, jet fuel up 1.45%; household cooking gas remains unchanged – Times of India

Commercial LPG hike by Rs 16.5 per cylinder, jet fuel up 1.45%; household cooking gas remains unchanged – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The cost of commercial LPG and aviation fuel prices surged on Sunday following the monthly revision aimed at aligning with trends in international oil prices. State-owned oil firms raised commercial LPG rates, used in hotels and restaurants by Rs 16.5 per to Rs 1818.50 per 19 kg cylinder.Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices in…

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