ICRA projects stable revenue growth for India's industrial sector in Q1 FY26, driven by robust domestic demand. Operating profit margins are expected to remain steady, supported by lower interest costs following repo rate cuts. While private capital expenditure is anticipated to be measured, sunrise sectors like electronics and EVs will see increased investment.

Online payment: UPI transactions get faster; time reduced from 30 seconds to 10
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UPI payments are now significantly faster, with transaction times reduced to 10-15 seconds, thanks to a directive from NPCI. This improvement aims to enhance user experience on the widely used digital payments platform.

US tariff effect: British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover trims FY26 margin forecast
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has significantly reduced its profit forecast due to global automotive market uncertainty and new US tariffs. The company anticipates lower EBIT margins and near-zero free cash flow for fiscal 2026, impacting Tata Motors' shares.

US stock market today: Nasdaq jumps 1%; Dow surges over 300 points
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Wall Street saw a positive opening. This happened as tensions between Israel and Iran seemed to decrease. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all experienced gains. Oil prices decreased after a previous surge. Investors are still cautious about potential supply disruptions. Last week, travel-related stocks suffered losses. Gold prices remained steady. Treasury bond prices declined due to inflation concerns.

Unemployment in India: Jobless rate rises to 5.6% in May; women face higher unemployment at 5.8%
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India's unemployment rate increased to 5.6% in May 2025, up from 5.1% in April, primarily due to seasonal factors and decreased rural employment after the Rabi harvest. Young people aged 15-29 experienced a significant rise in joblessness, reaching 15%.

Odisha mega projects: State approves Rs 1.51 lakh crore industrial push; over 62,000 jobs on the horizon
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Odisha's industrial sector is set for a major boost as the state government approved eight mega projects worth Rs 1.51 lakh crore. These ventures, spanning across six districts, are expected to create over 62,000 jobs in sectors like aluminium, chemicals, and steel.

South Delhi India's capital for FMCG consumption
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West Delhi leads India in FMCG spending, averaging Rs 39,325 annually per household, while South Delhi consumes the most volume at 240kg per household. Bengaluru tops in premium FMCG product spending. Mumbai's GDSC cluster shops most frequently, though with smaller basket sizes, and both Delhi clusters favor home-cooked meals but also consume bottled soft drinks.