Ten of 19 services sub-sectors posted double-digit growth in July, led by administrative and support services at 20.9 per cent, while two segments contracted
NSO's first district-level estimates show sharp geographic concentration in informal-sector productivity, while Telangana and the Northeast lead in women's participation
NSO proposes valuing marine fish resources through expected future resource rents, with stock sustainability and asset life determining their monetary value
Establishments and employment remained above year-ago levels but contracted sequentially, with rural India accounting for much of the decline in the June quarter
Retail inflation inched up to 3.48% in April as food prices rose further, while experts warned of indirect pressure from higher global energy costs and a potentially weak monsoon
India's first dedicated household income survey aims to fill a decades-old statistical gap, but experts warn that under-reporting, informal work and non-response could still distort the picture
From rising oil-linked risks and services data gaps to gold loan expansion and global capital flows, here are the key insights from Business Standard's Opinion page
NSO proposes GST-based Index of Service Production to track high-frequency trends in services sector, addressing gaps in short-term economic indicators
Unemployment rate rose to a five-month high in March as labour force participation and worker population ratio declined across both rural and urban areas
NSO study shows household-led construction dominates unincorporated sector with strong rural skew, high labour intensity and reliance on internal funding
India's unincorporated sector saw nearly 8% growth in establishments and over 6% rise in employment in 2025, with GVA expanding 10.87%, reflecting steady expansion
India's industrial output growth slowed to 4.8% in January, a three-month low, as manufacturing, mining and electricity softened, though several segments continued to post healthy gains
