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H1 digest: India's consumption engine powers on despite emerging headwinds

1 source · first seen 12:31 29 Sept · updated 12:31 29 Sept

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  • Household spending remained resilient in H1 FY27 despite higher inflation
  • GST cuts, easier credit and strong rural demand supported consumption; weaker kharif output was a headwind
  • Resilient demand supports Indian consumer companies, while weaker kharif output risks rural spending

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