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Bimaru ministers buck 'Bihar' trend: Nearly 87% are graduates

Business Standard takes a look at how our ministers fare in terms of educational qualification

The economy is on the mend. Or is it?

Fresh investments are constrained by tepid demand; the Pay Commission's award may not provide a stimulus

India's demographic deficiencies

To his credit, the author has managed to weave issues as diverse as employment, public finance, the subsidy regime and decentralisation into a coherent narrative

Export target set to be missed again

The slowdown in China has pulled down commodity prices, hurting India's exports of oil, agriculture, ores and minerals

Pay commission could spook India's fiscal plans

Govt is likely to find it hard to meet deficit target next year

Broad-based revival in investment cycle remains elusive

The fiscal impact of the implementation of the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission is likely to squeeze the fiscal space available to support a sharp growth in capex from the Budget in the comin

China's share in imports grows steadily

Mobile phones, computers lead growth; experts say trend will continue despite slowdown in that country

India moves up 6 spots to 108 on global gender index

Bleak days ahead for Indian exporters

A combination of sluggish demand, lower oil prices, and exclusive trade agreements could push down India's export revenue further

Exports decline to continue this year

Weak global demand and lower commodity prices pose a challenge to growth

Dilip Chenoy quits NSDC

Failure to deliver on targets, poor performance of PMKVY in Bihar cited as reasons

Smart cities or smart pilots?

No 'smart city' will be created in the next five years, though a successful programme could see several smart colonies come up across the country

PSUs' capex down 24% in 2014-15

Total capital expenditure by 36 listed public-sector firms fell from Rs 1.69 lakh cr in FY14 to Rs 1.29 lakh cr

Are headline agricultural growth numbers misleading?

Poor rainfall has also depleted water reservoirs levels, which is likely to impact the winter crops

India ranks 81 among 141 countries on the Global Innovation Index

Behind Brazil, China and South Africa; Switzerland tops the list

Fuel retailing: Pump owners want MRP-based regime

Under MRP pricing, the ceiling price would be decided by the OMCs

Rollout status of ease of doing biz judged

Minimum government, maximum wealth

Study on reservation in schools: Wealthy kids turn more generous

Study on reservation in schools

In Asia-Pacific's public eye, Modi below Xi, Abe: Survey