Abhishek Waghmare
Abhishek Waghmare
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How the oil phenomenon played out under the NDA regime
In 2016-17, while the fiscal deficit was reined in at Rs 5,356 billion, revenues from excise duties rose to Rs 3,223 billion.
 "How the oil phenomenon played out under the NDA regime")
RTE effect? Girls are finally catching up with boys in school attendance
Eight years after implementation of RTE, girls are finally catching up with boys in schooling; most big states reduce regional variations in 'children with no education'
 "RTE effect? Girls are finally catching up with boys in school attendance")
10 years of stability shows gold is best hedge against risks in equities
A weaker dollar, stretched valuations in stocks and declining crypto currencies could induce volatility in gold, going forward
 "10 years of stability shows gold is best hedge against risks in equities")
2018 begins with a glimmer of hope: Services sector growth improves in Dec
Combined services, manufacturing PMI fastest since demonetisation
 "2018 begins with a glimmer of hope: Services sector growth improves in Dec")
DTC ridership thrown under the bus as Metro, taxis see surge
The steady fall in number of buses and daily ridership coincides with the biggest political change Delhi saw in decades
 "DTC ridership thrown under the bus as Metro, taxis see surge")
Fertiliser self-sufficiency a distant goal
Consumption to rise 20% till 2024; neem coating and direct benefits transfer not yet proven successful
 "Fertiliser self-sufficiency a distant goal")
Urad price crash puts Madhya Pradesh farmers in a bind
Two-thirds of farmers in state might lose 40% of their income
 "Urad price crash puts Madhya Pradesh farmers in a bind")
Bihar population growth shows rising trend in 2016; contraception use drops
Latest survey data points at a digressing trend compared to national average
 "Bihar population growth shows rising trend in 2016; contraception use drops")
Is Modi winning fake currency war? A data you shouldn't miss
Total face value of fake currency detected post demonetisation according to the RBI was Rs 19.53 cr
 "Is Modi winning fake currency war? A data you shouldn't miss")
2016: The year cashless payments trended upwards
Before notebandi, cashless payments in Oct 2016 increased 22%, when compared to Oct 2015
 "2016: The year cashless payments trended upwards")
Demonetisation: Small industrial units ready with cheques, but wary workers want cash
About 450 million low-income workers in the informal sector are likely to be unprepared for the move to a cashless economy
 "Demonetisation: Small industrial units ready with cheques, but wary workers want cash")
Demonetisation has 'penalised', damaged country's informal economy
Demonetisation-led slowdown may also impact private consumption
 "Demonetisation has 'penalised', damaged country's informal economy")
Scrapping Rs 1,000 & 500 notes: Cash-for-vote will not be possible anymore
The sudden announcement will also directly affect black money hoarded by Indians
 "Scrapping Rs 1,000 & 500 notes: Cash-for-vote will not be possible anymore")