Livelihoods Update 29th Sep 2025

Groceries and supermarkets have led the growth in UPI transactions by 36% year on year, with their share rising to 24.6% from 22.4% a year ago: Study.

 

India’s long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings are at Baa3 with a stable outlook due to sustained economic strength and reliable domestic funding for budget deficits: Moody’s Ratings.

 

RBI MPC has started its 3 day meeting to decide the key interest rate. Goldman Sachs expects the RBI to maintain its repo rate at 5.5% and maintain a neutral stance.

 

Vitamin D deficiency affects 24% of Indian adolescents of ages 10-19 years, and zinc deficiency affects 32%: Study.

 

25% of Indians have abnormal cholesterol levels: Study.

 

41 people have died including a 2 year old toddler, 9 children, 18 women and 13 men, and 100 injured in a major stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu.

Livelihoods Update 29th Sep 2025