
Indian consumers shop during the festive season as online and offline retail demand rises.

Indian consumers shop during the festive season as online and offline retail demand rises.

Indian consumers shop during the festive season as online and offline retail demand rises.

FMCG retail scene showing everyday consumer products such as biscuits, packaged foods, personal-care items and household products alongside rising price indicators, representing upcoming FMCG price hikes and shrinkflation.

Under current proposals, the fitment factor multiplier (expected between 1.92x and 2.86x) could increase the minimum basic salary from ₹18,000 to between ₹34,560 and ₹51,480 per month, while resetting Dearness Allowance (DA) to zero upon rollout.

Weak consumer spending and slowing investment signal mounting pressure on China’s economy, despite resilient manufacturing and high-tech growth. Key Highlights: China’s economy has shown fresh signs of weakness after retail sales recorded their first decline in three years, highlighting growing concerns over domestic demand and consumer confidence in the world’s...
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