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income
Business Rs 100 Crore+ Income Club Sees Most Entries in 4 Years, Tax Base Widens
The Indian government reported 576 individuals with gross income over Rs 100 crore in FY2024-25, with 161 additions — the highest in four years. The data, disclosed in Parliament, also shows widening direct tax base and rising tax-to-GDP ratio.
Supply Chain Why addressing post-harvest loss as a farmer income problem reshapes cold chain supply chain strategy
India loses 74 million tonnes of food annually post-harvest. Framing this as a farmer income problem rather than just food security shifts focus from large cold chain infrastructure to localised solutions like micro cold storage and market information. For procurement and supply chain leaders, this highlights the need to design downstream resilience with the smallholder farmer in mind.
Commodities High-density exotic cherry varieties transform Kashmir orchards, fetch premium prices
Kashmir's cherry growers in Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Shopian are shifting to high-density exotic varieties such as Regina and Kordia, fetching ₹400-500 per kg—a premium over traditional varieties. Government initiatives like the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme and the Cherry Cluster Development Project support this transition, aiming to add 4,000 metric tonnes to annual production and benefit 4,000 growers.
Business Majority of Workers Face Pension Shortfall, Report Warns
A report by Pensions UK reveals that 75% of workers are not on track to achieve a moderate pension income, highlighting a significant retirement savings gap. Rising living costs are exacerbating the issue, prompting calls for increased savings efforts.
Business Cake Sheds Face Licensing Threat Amid Growing Popularity
Cake sheds, a burgeoning trend in the UK, allow bakers to earn up to £1,000 weekly. However, potential licensing regulations could threaten this business model, impacting bakers like Danielle Edgington.
Finance RBI's Income Surges 26% to ₹4.3 Lakh Crore on Dollar Gains
The Reserve Bank of India's income increased by 26% to ₹4.3 lakh crore in FY26, largely due to gains from dollar investments and forex market interventions. This growth reflects a strategic advantage in foreign currency operations and domestic bond income.