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Radico Khaitan sees tier-2 cities, white spirits driving next phase of alcohol demand

Bengaluru: Tier-2 cities and rising demand for white spirits such as vodka and gin are emerging as key growth drivers for India’s alco-beverage industry, according to Radico Khaitan managing director Abhishek Khaitan, as changing consumer preferences reshape drinking patterns beyond metros.The maker of Magic Moments vodka and Rampur Indian single malt reported its highest-ever annual…

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Budget 2026: Bridging urban-rural divides; how budget can scale gold loans for Tier-2 & Tier-3 economies

While gold carries immense emotional and cultural significance, in its idle form it contributes little to economic activity. (AI image) By Shaji VargheseIndia stands at a pivotal juncture where inclusive growth must extend beyond metros to Tier-2, Tier-3, and rural economies. One powerful yet underutilised lever in this journey is household gold. In recent years,…

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Tier-2, Tier-3 cities to drive next phase of India’s premium housing growth

India’s premium and luxury housing segment is undergoing a structural expansion, with demand steadily moving beyond traditional metropolitan markets into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, according to industry reports and developers.As per Magicbricks, India the country’s luxury housing market is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35 per cent, expanding from…

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New era for India’s capital markets: Young Investors and Tier-2 Cities drive change; retail investing to be big player in $10 trillion economy dream

India’s mutual fund assets under management (AUM) are projected to exceed Rs 300 lakh crore by 2035, while direct equity holdings are expected to reach Rs 250 lakh crore, signaling a major shift in the country’s investment landscape, according to the How India Invests 2025 report by Bain & Company in partnership with Groww.Mutual fund…

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