Indivjal Dhasmana

Datanomics: The global history and pattern of executing political leaders

Sheikh Hasina's death sentence is only the second this century, but over 30 world leaders have faced execution orders in past 100 years, spanning monarchs, dictators and even elected heads of state

Uttarakhand: Caught between economic growth and environment needs

The state, which turned 25 on Sunday, is doing well on economic metrics, but ecological concerns remain. Indivjal Dhasmana writes

Datanomics: Investors see losses in a third of NBFC IPOs since 2018

On October 24 (Friday), the share closed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) below its offer price by 0.6 per cent

Datanomics: Decoding the unrest in Ladakh and rising unemployment

The budget allocation for the region for most years showed a decline compared to Budget Estimates

Datanomics: Is it time for the private sector to step up investments?

It is widely believed that investments these days are generally driven by the government as the private sector is yet to show its animal spirit

Datanomics: Fast-moving goods and services key to meeting Modi's objectives

Looking from a different perspective of durability of the products, it is non-durable or fast moving products which would have higher impact on the demand

Datanomics: GST rate-cut move chases push akin to the Laffer curve

GST collections expanded just 1.7 per cent in July, the slowest growth rate since the Centre began publishing monthly net receipts

Datanomics: Natural disasters kill at least 1,000 people annually

More than 1,000 people die every year due to natural disasters in the country

Datanomics: Telangana slips into deflation, Andhra sees flat prices

Though Telangana saw deflation in June, this was not the first time. Around six and a half year ago, it witnessed deflation for two consecutive months of December and January

Datanomics: Size of coaching centre industry likely worth ₹31,000 crore

Though a bit dated, a survey on Household Social Consumption on Education in India by NSS revealed that 19.8 per cent of students attended private coaching centres for basic education

Datanomics: Half the manufacturing segments still far from pre-Covid level

Wood and its products recorded a higher production level by 3.7 per cent in the first two months of FY 26 over the corresponding period of 2011-12 but it was below the 2019-20 level

Statsguru: As GST turns eight yrs old, need for reform push grows

The goods and services tax (GST), net of refunds, now yields close to ₹20 trillion to the exchequer - both the Centre's and states'

Rupee future trade shrinks on NSE, partly shifts to Singapore Exchange

RBI direction on currency futures is said to be the reason for the trend in contracts

Tax incentives, rate cuts should improve urban demand: EAC-PM Chairman

S Mahendra Dev discusses a wide-range of issues, including the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs, demand trends, and increasing the share of manufacturing in the economy

Datanomics: Govt betters fiscal deficit target despite lower tax receipts

The credit goes to higher GDP in nominal terms than considered by the Budget

Datanomics: Civic bodies cry for funds as cities' infra crumbles amid rains

Even as capital expenditure of all municipalities in India constituted 60 per cent of its total expenditure in the past four years, it was constrained by the available resources

Datanomics: Govt finances get a cushion from RBI, more needed for stability

Defence expenditure was pegged at 1.4 per cent of GDP in the Budget for 2025-26 but it may widen, depending on tensions between India and Pakistan

Datanomics: Pakistan's defence expenditure exceed its IMF bailouts

In 2024, the country received $1 billion under an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) worth $7 billion approved for disbursal over 37 months. The same year, it shelled out $10.2 billion in defence spends

Sikkim: When the 'Kingdom' took a beneficial, timely call 50 years ago

Since Sikkim merged into India in 1975, it has made rapid strides in indicators of economic and social wellbeing, writes Indivjal Dhasmana

India urges IMF to act cautiously on bailout package to Pakistan

India has expressed concern ahead of the IMF's decision on Pakistan's bailout package, urging the board to evaluate the country's past track record with such programmes