India’s e‑commerce to nearly double by 2030 to $300 bn: Report

February 24, 2026 1:10 PM

India’s e‑commerce to nearly double by 2030 to $300 bn: Report

India’s e‑commerce market, currently at $120–140 billion, is projected to reach $280–300 billion by 2030, even as it remains 7–8 per cent of total consumer spending, a report said on Tuesday. The report from Boston Consulting Group said that even amidst rapid growth of e-commerce offline retail remains resilient, having grown at an annual rate of 13-14 per cent over the past four years. Market is entering a phase of coexistence between online and offline retail, with multi-channel be...

Livestock sector continues to strengthen India’s agricultural economy

January 8, 2026 11:07 AM

Livestock sector continues to strengthen India’s agricultural economy

The livestock sector continues to strengthen India’s agricultural economy, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.77 per cent since 2014-15, according to the government. The contribution of livestock to the total agriculture and allied sector Gross Value Added (GVA) has increased from 24.38 per cent in 2014-15 to 30.87 per cent in 2023-24 (at current prices). The livestock sector contributed 5.49 per cent of total GVA in 2023-24 (at current prices), the Ministry of Fisheries, ...