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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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Over a 3rd of tech talent from tier-3 colleges: Survey

BENGALURU: Over one-third of employees at leading tech firms come from tier-3 colleges, according to a survey by Blind, the anonymous community app for verified professionals.The survey polled 1,602 Indian professionals between Sept 17 and 24. Colleges were classified into four tiers based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025. Blind’s methodology defines tier-1…

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