Livelihoods Update 26th Sep 2025

Prices of onions, pulses, and cotton have fallen to a 3-year low due to increased imports and reduced exports: Study.

 

Only 4-6% of Indian women reported a formal diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as compared to nearly 40% showing strong symptoms suggesting a significant diagnosis gap: Study.

 

Indian households will experience a 27-30% relief in taxes due to GST 2.0: Study.

 

India’s foreign exchange reserves decreased by $396 million to $702.57 billion as of September 19th: RBI data.

 

Digital retail transactions have risen to 74% of all retail spending in India’s cities, up from 45% two years ago: Study.

 

90% of India’s 377 million Gen Z consumers spend 51% of their weekly digital time on the open internet for wellness, sustainability and cultural heritage and to express themselves: Study.

Livelihoods Update 26th Sep 2025