Sneha Sasikumar

Statsguru: The mismatch between formula-based and small savings rates

In the 43 quarters since 2016, the average small savings rate has been above the formula in 31 quarters

Uttar Pradesh is at the centre of India's unresolved bonded labour crisis

A handful of states account for almost all reported victims, but delays in official action and unspent central funds leave rescued workers without support

Datanomics: Services cushion shrinks as trade deficit pushes CAD deeper

Within the BoP, the current account yielded a deficit (CAD) in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27 (Q1FY27), reversing the surplus seen in Q4FY26, as the merchandise trade deficit widened

Gross FDI hits 15-year high, net FDI at five-year peak in Q1 FY27

Repatriation by foreign investors accounted for 44 per cent of gross FDI, while foreign exchange equal to another 31 per cent moved out as Indian companies invested abroad

Datanomics: Rupee feels the heat from crude oil, weakens beyond the dollar

The Indian rupee fell past the 96-per-dollar mark during intra-day trade on Tuesday, hitting a two-month low as higher crude prices triggered worries in energy markets.

India's carbon paradox: Big emitter but small per-capita footprint

India's GHG emissions have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.6 per cent since 1990, more than twice the global rate of 1.5 per cent

Datanomics: PSBs lead among UPI senders, private banks top receivers

Proposed UPI MDR will give remitter banks the largest revenue share, while private banks dominate the merchant-side transactions

Datanomics: Under-20 age group increasingly drives India's smartphone usage

The EU Kids Act proposes banning social media for children under 13 as several countries tighten access rules, while India weighs age-based restrictions amid rising smartphone use and cybercrime risks

Datanomics: Fewer hostel seats in Delhi, but fill-up rate highest

Delhi's hostel capacity remains limited as lakhs of students seek accommodation for higher studies

Datanomics: Remittances to India from Aus, Saudi cost double the UN target

India's remittance flows are rising, but high transfer costs and limited UPI links show the need for wider cross-border payment connectivity

Datanomics: NBFC asset quality improves but trails banks' performance

RBI asks NBFCs to focus on asset quality as agriculture and commercial real estate show higher stress

Datanomics: More teachers in classrooms, but fewer women in senior roles

Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand reported PTRs below 15, among the best in the country

India's FDI paradox: Record gross inflows run into investor exits

Record inflows offset by higher repatriation and rising outward investment, keeping net FDI subdued

Datanomics: Dollar inflows through swap windows far exceed 2013 levels

The move, announced on August 14, aims to cap dollar inflows that have already outpaced the $26 billion raised in 2013, when then RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan launched a similar swap scheme

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar's per capita income still trails India average

Punjab and Maharashtra, among the top 5 states at the dawn of reforms, have since moved down the order

Datanomics: Cracks widen further in India's higher education system

UG students account for three out of every four enrolled, yet their share slipped by nearly three percentage points in 2023-24 compared with the pre-pandemic year.

Bad loans at a decade low, but stress in agriculture sector persists

While public sector banks have cleaned up their balance sheets to match private peers overall, private lenders now hold a higher share of bad debt in retail loans

Datanomics: Gen Z embraces credit, struggles to keep pace with repayment

Gen Z's access to credit is rising rapidly, but the group also records the highest delinquency rate, raising concerns over repayment capacity.

India@80: Clear road map, bumpy ride on the long journey to Viksit Bharat

The objective is clear: to achieve growth and income levels that ensure prosperity for its citizens

Datanomics: The anatomy of the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu Cauvery water wars

Cauvery water releases from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu have mostly fallen short of mandated levels during early monsoon months, intensifying the long-running interstate water dispute