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India’s average household expenditure on food less than half for the first time since 1947: Working Paper
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India’s average household expenditure on food less than half for the first time since 1947: Working Paper

India’s average household expenditure on food has fallen to less than half for the first time since 1947, according to a recent working paper by…

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Only 20.8% or around a fifth of the total amount of bank deposits in India belongs to women account holders (Representational Image/Pixabay)
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Women hold only 20.8% of total money in bank accounts, rural women have more money in banks than urban woman

Aug 17, 2024 12:33 PM IST Only 21% money in bank accounts belongs to women, shows NSO data Shows only 36% bank accounts are held…

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india unemployment: India's unemployment rate shows a marginal decline, falls from 6.7% to 6.6% QoQ
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india unemployment: India’s unemployment rate shows a marginal decline, falls from 6.7% to 6.6% QoQ

The unemployment rate in urban areas for individuals aged 15 years and above was 6.6 per cent in April – June 2024 (Q1 FY25), remaining…

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Budget 2024: Govt may adjust income criteria for housing aid in urban areas
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Budget 2024: Govt may adjust income criteria for housing aid in urban areas

The government is preparing to revise the income criteria for middle-income groups (MIGs) to qualify for assistance in buying or building houses in urban areas…

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