macro FSSAI mandates 45-day shelf life for Q-commerce operators Q-Commerce platforms have been directed to train delivery staff on crucial essential food safety and hygiene standards By Shabeeh Azeem
macro India leads APAC in office space demand, supply in Q3 With over 70% of APAC’s Grade A office leasing activity, India outpaces China, driven by demand for premium, sustainable spaces in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad By Rukmini Rao
macro Kirana 2.0: Digitising and diversifying The bigger challenge for bulk of the kirana community is the lack of interest of the next generation to carry forward the business By Ajita Shashidhar
macro Oct retail inflation soars to 14-month high of 6.21% The food and beverages inflation surged to an eye-watering 9.7% in October 2024 from 8.4% in the previous month, amid an uptick in seven of the 12 food groups By Manoj Sharma
macro India’s gaming market to reach $9 bn in 5 years The growth is primarily driven by the rise of in-game purchases, which surged by 41% in the last year alone By Urvashi Mishra
macro Gold Loans Surge: Boom or Burden? Gold loan market's rapid expansion poses more questions than answers, especially for regulator RBI By Manoj Sharma
macro India's Apr-Nov net direct tax collection rises 15.4% to ₹12.1 lakh cr The securities transaction tax rose 90% to ₹35,923 crore as of November 10, 2024, up from ₹18,909 crore during the same period last year. By Vidhi Taparia
macro QSBs to offer UPI block or 3-in-1 trading account for enhanced investor control: SEBI The latest reforms aim to standardise this system across the market, aligning with the goal of providing investors more control and flexibility over their funds By Vidhi Taparia
macro Equity MF inflows jump 22% in Oct, SIP hits new high Flows through the systematic investment plan (SIPs) hit an all-time high of ₹25,322 crore in October 2024, up from ₹24,508 crore in September. By Vidhi Taparia
macro Trump 2.0 signals tariff pressures, fresh export opportunities for India; here’s how Donald Trump's re-election could affect India's economy, noting potential hurdles like tariffs and visa restrictions but presenting opportunities to boost exports and self-reliance, says SBI report By Manoj Sharma
