RETAIL/FMCG
Indian Jewellery Demand Holds Firm Amid Lingering Record Gold Prices
Indian consumers continued to spend on gold jewellery despite record-high prices, with total jewellery demand rising nearly 10% year-on-year to ₹4.8 lakh crore in CY25, according to CareEdge Ratings. The growth in value terms highlights a willingness among buyers to allocate a larger share of their wallet to gold purchases. However, the surge in prices […]
CW Bureau
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May 1, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Non-Life Insurance Premium Growth Moderates To 9.7% In February
India’s non-life insurance industry reported a moderation in premium growth in February 2026, even as strong traction in the health segment and other lines continued to support overall expansion. Gross premiums for the sector stood at Rs 23,853.8 crore in February 2026, registering a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 9.7%, lower than the 14.9% growth recorded […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 18, 2026
GENERAL
India’s API Industry Seen Growing 5–7% CAGR Through FY28: CareEdge
India’s Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) industry, currently valued at an estimated $15–16 billion, is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5–7% through FY27 and FY28, according to a recent study by CareEdge Ratings. The projected growth is underpinned by supportive government policies, a structural shift towards high-potency and complex APIs, […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 2, 2026