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Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan collected Rs 3.98 crore on its eighth day as weekday numbers followed a predictable dip. The film's cumulative India net collections have crossed Rs 153 crore since its release. Globally, the movie has surpassed Rs 260 crore in gross earnings. The Tamil version remains the dominant contributor to its overall box office performance.

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Formal retail credit penetration in India has more than doubled over the past ten years, driven primarily by consumption-led lending such as personal loans. The expansion has notably reached younger borrowers and women, broadening the demographic base of credit users. Northern and central states recorded increased credit activity, while western and southern regions saw relatively moderate growth. Analysts note a shift in borrowing patterns, with credit increasingly used for lifestyle spending rather than asset acquisition.