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RURAL ECONOMY

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MGNREGA provides the poorest households in rural areas with at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year.

Demand for work under rural jobs scheme rising amid slowing economic growth

4 min read . 17 Mar 2025

The initiatives of Telangana and Bihar are welcome.

Plug data gaps: State-level statistical surveys could help

4 min read . 20 Feb 2025

Selling agricultural land can be tax-free—but only if it meets strict criteria for being considered rural.

Selling agricultural land remains tax-free. But there is a catch

3 min read . 06 Feb 2025

There is a sustained recovery in demand in the rural markets and wider acceptance of branded products. (Ramesh Pathania/Mint )

Rural consumption outpaces urban: How FMCG giants are adapting strategies

3 min read . 24 Dec 2024

The periodic labour force survey (PLFS) data show a jump in women’s participation in economic activities in rural India since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mint Explainer: How sustainable is India's rural consumption boom?

4 min read . 19 Nov 2024

Union Budget 2024 likely to focus more on boosting consumption, says Nuvama; lists potential key beneficiary sectors (Mint)

Union Budget may focus more on boosting consumption, says Nuvama

3 min read . 16 Jul 2024

On a four-year compound annual growth rate basis (CAGR), two-wheeler volumes of Hero and Bajaj Auto Ltd have fallen by 4-6% over May 2019-2023 (Photo: Bloomberg)

Two-wheelers kick into high gear

2 min read . 04 Jun 2023