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Lok Sabha to assemblies: India's young lawmakers don't have the numbers

MPs and MLAs are typically middle aged and form a majority in most political parties

Out of sync: Persistent mismatch between MGNREGA wage growth and inflation

Over the past few years, wage growth has consistently trailed both general and food inflation rates, with the exceptions of FY21 and FY24

Statsguru: India faces growing financial risks from cybersecurity breaches

The number of digital financial frauds rose more than four times in FY24 year-on-year to comprise 80 per cent of all financial frauds

India's aid gradually shifting beyond Asia, extending to new regions

These projects span a wide range of sectors like water, power, railways, roads, agriculture, education and health care

Statsguru: Robust taxes ease burden of freebies on state governments

Often criticised as "revdi culture", these promises have become central to political manifestos across parties, as seen even in the recent Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections

PAN 2.0: Common business identifier and robust system for taxpayers

As many as 98 per cent of PAN holders are individuals, with male holders still outnumbering female holders. However, the gender gap is steadily narrowing

Statsguru: Can pricier loans tame food prices in India? Debate heats up

Agricultural output and food prices in India were significantly affected in 2022-23 and 2023-24, mainly due to unpredictable monsoons and the effects of climate change

India meets 72% of G20 2023 goals, slips below bloc average and 2022 levels

This theme underscored the importance of a united global approach to tackling challenges like climate change, sustainable development, and financial stability

No commitment to lowering fiscal deficit, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Ahluwalia said if household net savings continue to decrease and fiscal deficit reduction is neglected, it could lead to significant problems, including crowding out of private investments

Did demonetisation hit the right notes? Evaluating its impact 8 years later

The demonetisation was intended to vanquish black money, reduce counterfeit currency, curb corruption, boost digital payments, and counter terrorism

Statsguru: What Donald Trump's return to the White House means for India

The US gross domestic product grew 2.5-3 per cent annually under Trump's first presidency

BS BFSI Summit: Economists prioritise local inflation over Fed policy

Nayar emphasised the importance of local inflation factors like food and rent on inflation expectations

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

Statsguru: Delhi AQI worst among major cities after Diwali celebrations

Delhi experienced a significant drop in air quality following Diwali, marking a stark contrast to relatively clearer skies over the past two years

J'khand polls: How poverty, promises shaping out in fiscally-strained state

The electoral battle in Jharkhand is intensifying as alliances are formed ahead of the assembly elections

India's hunger crisis deepens as GHI 2024 shows rising child malnutrition

Child undernutrition in India is closely linked to the poor health status of mothers as evidenced by the high prevalence of anaemia among women aged 15-49 years

BIMARU in education: 5 states struggling to send people to school

Causes for disengagement include financial constraints, parental unwillingness

Statsguru: Formal manufacturing share falls, wage growth lags productivity

ASI and Annual Survey of Unincorporated Enterprises show that the combined share of manufacturing GVA in GDP stands at less than 10 per cent

Task ahead for BJP in Haryana: Finding funds for election promises

The state's capacity to generate its own tax revenue is promising with an estimated 72.5 per cent of total revenue receipts projected to come from this head

NC, Congress stare at tough road ahead on J&K election commitments

The debt-to-GSDP ratio is a staggering 49-55 per cent of gross domestic product (GSDP) over the years. However, fiscal deficit was estimated at 3 per cent for 2024-25 (Budget Estimates)