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Datanomics: India closes in on Japan for fourth-largest economy tag

The Indian economy has come closer to Japan. The latter stood at $4 trn in 2024. It is quite possible that India's economy may overtake Japan's next year as latter's economy is struggling to grow

UP, Gujarat, Odisha continue fiscal consolidation despite populist schemes

Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Odisha budgets maintain revenue surpluses despite welfare schemes, while Rajasthan and West Bengal face high debt, fiscal deficits, and low capital outlay

Robust revenue gives lever to new Delhi govt; surplus status may take a hit

The state has strong tax receipts, with its own tax revenues now constituting 90 per cent of its revenue receipts

Datanomics: Recent stampedes highlight need for better crowd management

It is ironic that the latest accident was caused by a stampede triggered by a rush of devotees trying to board special trains meant to facilitate pilgrim travel to the Mahakumbh

Cess, surcharges, and shortfalls: The great Centre-state revenue tug of war

Tax devolution remains a tale of bypassing Finance Commission recommendations

After several steps to reduce direct tax disputes, govt takes another shot

Legislation to amend Income Tax Act, simplify language and procedures to reduce such disputes

Budget ready reckoner: Mkt borrowings' share declines, Centre's capex up

Reduction in sovereign debt-to-GDP ratio requires a decline in fiscal deficit in proportion to GDP

Economic Survey bats for deregulation stimulus to boost growth and jobs

The forecast for FY26 suggests only a little change over the 6.4 per cent growth expected for 2024-25, according to Advance Estimates

Delhi Assembly elections: Number of schools falls and e-buses soars

In terms of education, the number of schools in Delhi declined by 3.4 per cent to 5,497 during the five-year period ending 2023-24

Answering queries on welfare schemes is bulk of govt fact-check unit's work

Queries on government jobs or recruitment examinations also on the minds of people

Statsguru: Are consumers paying exorbitant price for farm products?

While one may take various commodities to gauge the additional prices consumers pay over wholesale rates, here we have assessed seven commodities

Manmohan's legacy as PM: Goodwill earned in 1st stint, but slips in the 2nd

Economic data shows history will be kinder to him for his first term rather than second

The India story: Progress in manufacturing sector but key challenges remain

The fourth part of the series assesses what it will take to encourage domestic manufacturing, while also being an alternative to China

The India story: Population explosion or declining fertility rate?

India has become most populous nation. But with fertility rate slowing, there are concerns that it may grow old before getting rich. The second part of the series explores demographic challenges

We will not disturb Adani port at Vizhinjam: Kerala industries minister

Says Kerala does not see labour unrest unlike many other states

Corporation and personal income tax collections decline in October

Festival month saw 12% dip in direct tax revenue to Rs 88,293 cr

Southern states urge 16th FC to address cess and surcharge impact

Finance Commissions use different yardsticks to recommend transfer of funds from the Centre to the states. These generally are income distance, population, area, etc

Mahayuti's mandate: Delivering on promises without derailing growth

Focus now shifts to promises for women, farmers, and youth. They raise fiscal concerns despite Maharashtra's disciplined finances, writes Indivjal Dhasmana

Maharashtra polls: Two alliances, six regions, and many fierce rivalries

Indivjal Dhasmana analyses regional dynamics, voter divides, and economic disparities in the regions crucial in the Assembly polls

RBI action specific, doesn't flag systemic concerns: NBFC chiefs at BS BFSI

The RBI recently took a firm stance by halting the loan disbursement activities of four entities cited above with effect from October 21