September 2025

Indian economy (AI image) Moody’s, the global credit rating agency, has retained India’s rating at Baa3 for both local and foreign-currency issuer categories, as well as its local-currency senior unsecured rating. Moody’s has kept a stable outlook on India’s ratings.The stable outlook and rating confirmation indicate India’s continuing credit advantages, including its substantial and rapidly…

Since the implementation of GST 2.0, the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has received nearly 3,000 complaints related to the tax cuts, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Monday.“Everyday, we are receiving complaints. So far, we have received close to 3,000 consumer complaints. We are sending them to the CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes…

Health insurance renewals in India have reached record highs in FY26, thanks to the rising popularity of modular, affordable, and high-cover policies, a report by Policybazaar shows.The report highlighted that over the past two years, plans designed with consumer convenience in mind, catering to different ages, city tiers, and pre-existing conditions, have made health insurance…

German aviation giant Lufthansa is planning to slash almost 4,000 jobs by 2030, mostly in Germany, as a part of wider efforts to reduce costs after a drop in earnings.Europe’s biggest airline group on Monday announced that the cuts will largely affect administrative roles, leaving pilots and other operational staff largely untouched, AFP reported. Lufthansa’s…

This Navratri, rural India is spending more on cars, motorcycles, televisions, beauty products, and premium watches, with several categories outpacing pre-GST sales figures.The trend signals a strong revival in entry-level demand following the overhaul of the goods and services tax (GST). More vehicles sold in rural India Automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors…