Indians' consumption of pulses, cereals declines by 5 pc as spending pattern shifts: SBI Report

Jan 04, 2025

Indian households have significantly altered their spending patterns over the past 12 years, shifting focus from food to non-food items, according to an analysis...

Japan FY 2024 household spending down for 2nd year amid rising prices

May 12, 2025

Japan's household spending in fiscal 2024 dropped a real 0.1 percent from a year earlier, falling for the second consecutive year, as consumers reduced...

China sees closure of nearly 3 Million food service establishments

Jan 24, 2025

Nearly 3 million food service establishments in China closed in 2024 due to rising costs, bankruptcies, and reduced consumer spending. High-profile closures included Michelin-starred...

RBI's dividend transfers to ease near-term deposit accretion woes; Medium-term structural challenges will continue

May 30, 2024

This transfer, coupled with the subsequent government spending, will bolster the central government's fiscal position, enabling potential additional spending or fiscal consolidation.

Household spending may remain low but rural and luxury spending will improve in FY25

May 11, 2024

The report highlights that the growth in what households spend on goods and services is predicted to be quite small, only around 4-5 per...

Credit card spending hits 7-month low, average spend per card down to Rs 15,295: Report

Apr 05, 2025

The credit card spending hits a 7-month low amid persistent decline in the credit card spending, according to a report by ACMIIL, a stock...