New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The number of first-time borrowers in India has increased to around 4.4 crore, even as lending conditions have become stricter, according to a recent report. The report indicates that access to credit continues to expand across the country, driven by growing financial inclusion and wider…
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New Study Shows Mental Health Campaigns and Digital Tools Reduce Risk in Slums
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): A recent study has found that community-based anti-stigma programmes, along with a digital mental health support tool, have helped reduce risks of depression, self-harm, and suicide among adolescents living in urban slum areas. The research covered 60 slum clusters across New Delhi and Vijayawada in…
Continue ReadingPhonePe Surpasses 700 Million Registered Users in India
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): Digital payments platform PhonePe has crossed 700 million registered users as of April 29, 2026, marking a major milestone in its growth journey in India. The company said the achievement reflects its wide user base and expanding presence across digital payments and financial services. It…
Continue ReadingETF Inflows Reach Record High in FY26, Led by Gold and Silver Demand
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in India have recorded a sharp rise in investments, with inflows reaching a record ₹1.8 lakh crore in FY26, driven largely by growing interest in gold and silver-backed funds, according to a report. The surge reflects increased investor preference for safe-haven and…
Continue ReadingGold Prices Surge Past 1.50 Lakh per 10 Grams on Global and Geopolitical Factors
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): Gold prices advanced in futures trade on Thursday, climbing by ₹1,791 to cross the ₹1.50 lakh mark per 10 grams, supported by firm international trends and safe-haven buying. The rise came after the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, which boosted demand for gold…
Continue ReadingIndia’s FDI Expected to Surpass Dollar 90 Billion in FY26 on Strong Investor Interest
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India is expected to exceed $90 billion in the financial year 2025–26, reflecting strong global investor confidence in the country’s economy. According to senior government officials, India has already received over $88 billion in gross FDI between April 2025 and…
Continue ReadingRAKEZ to spotlight industrial growth and investment opportunities at Make it in the Emirates 2026
Ras Al Khaimah, Apr 30: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is set to participate in the fifth edition of the Make it in the Emirates exhibition, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 4 to 7 May 2026, reinforcing its role in advancing the UAE’s industrial landscape and…
Continue ReadingGovt Plans Rail Connectivity for Poonch, Rajouri and Uri: Vaishnaw
Jammu, Apr 30 (BNP): Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the government is working on plans to extend railway connectivity to remote and border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, including Poonch, Rajouri, and Uri in Baramulla district. He informed that detailed project reports for these proposed rail links…
Continue ReadingAI and Design Trends Reshape India’s Smartphone Buying Choices
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): A recent industry report highlights a clear shift in how Indian consumers are choosing smartphones, with artificial intelligence features and design aesthetics playing a major role in purchase decisions. The report indicates that buyers are no longer focusing only on price or basic specifications. Instead,…
Continue ReadingFreedom Oil partners with Karunada Svaada to revive Karnataka’s culinary tradition at scale
Bengaluru Apr 30: Gemini Edibles and Fats India Ltd (GEF India), the makers of Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils, partnered with Vijay Karnataka for Karunada Svaada, a large scale state-wide initiative aimed at remembering and celebrating Karnataka’s lost recipes cookery traditions. 01.11.2025, from 26.04.2026 crowned as VK Karunada Svaada winner. Designed as…
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