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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)

10 years of Swachh Bharat: Over 82% households had toilet access in 2019-21

For the 2023-24 financial year, Rs 7,192 crore was allocated for the rural sector, while Rs 5,000 crore was earmarked for urban areas

In Haryana Assembly elections, it's all about jawan, kisan, pehlwan

Even as the contribution of agriculture to the overall economy has come down in Haryana, it still employs a substantial chunk of the population

Written contracts to maternity benefit: Job protection for women is eroding

Young EY employee's death sparks debate about workplace culture and conditions

Statsguru: Tourism industry shows recovery but challenges remain

The tourism sector is facing a year-on-year decline in the share of jobs created

Growth, revenue, deficit: Delhi's economy under two Chief Ministers

How Sheila Dikshit and Arvind Kejriwal have shaped the national capital's development

Capex conundrum: Did election-related curbs slow economy in first quarter?

Several renowned experts and agencies, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), have blamed the MCC for the 6.7 per cent growth in the first quarter - a five-quarter low

Myth or fact: Panellists debate if India's tax base is too narrow

Bhalla, who was India's executive director at the International Monetary Fund, argued that the belief that only 1-2 per cent of the population pays taxes is unfounded

Mid-tech FDI for job creation need of the hour: Business Standard panel

Panel stresses the need to keep import tariffs low and stable; says private sector required to create jobs as mentioned in Budget

LS results won't cast a shadow on fiscal improvements in India: S&P

S&P said it does not expect recent parliamentary election results to have a major negative impact on the prospects for fiscal improvements in India

Not pessimistic but mindful of challenges: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

Says that he was upbeat but cautious about the growth prospects of India while projecting a 6.5-7% GDP growth rate for 2024-25