20-October-2026
Economy News
 
Rural demand faces double squeeze as food inflation bites
19-Oct-2026

The rural consumption recovery faces a fresh test as rising food prices erode household purchasing power and slowing wage growth, coupled with uneven rainfall, clouds the outlook for farm incomes. While the festive season and the kharif harvest could support demand in the near term, economists and industry executives warn that the squeeze on rural incomes may become more visible in the second half of FY27.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/rural-demand-faces-double-squeeze-as-food-inflation-bites/4364305/?ref=hometop_hp
 
 
 

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