Over the last three years, the drivers of domestic demand have been urban consumption and premiumisation. This is changing. From here on, domestic demand – will be driven by a recovery in rural demand and a pickup in mass consumption. A good monsoon and a bumper kharif harvest are expected to improve farm incomes. Furthermore, higher social spending by state governments is also helping the rural economy recover cyclically for the first time after COVID-19.
Sebi lowers stress testing limit for commodity derivatives
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced a significant reduction in the Z-score limit for stress testing in commodity derivatives, lowering it
August 12, 2026