Headline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse migration from cities, and an uncertain monsoon threaten to dampen rural demand. Consumer companies may face squeezed purchasing power as prices climb and real wages stagnate, potentially impacting their profitability and volume growth in upcoming quarters.
Sebi plans simpler rulebook for stock exchanges, doing away with obsolete provisions
Sebi is simplifying stock exchange rules to boost business ease. The regulator plans to consolidate multiple circulars into a single master document, removing outdated provisions
June 23, 2026