Page 10 - Economy & Policy Analysis
Trump tariffs: With crude off the table, US nudges India towards LNG
Importers signal willingness, but warn of drawn-out talks
 "Trump tariffs: With crude off the table, US nudges India towards LNG")
Statsguru: How literate are Indian legislators? Here's what data reveals
Of the six states with the highest number of MLAs, in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, formed in 2022, more than 75 per cent members are at least graduates - 34.24 per cent postgraduates
 "Statsguru: How literate are Indian legislators? Here's what data reveals")
What makes rural women-led agri growth - the steadiest way to progress
The women-led agricultural growth is a lesson for planners to recognise the economic potential of a women-led growth with decentralised community action
 "What makes rural women-led agri growth - the steadiest way to progress")
Reaping gains: Role of phosphorous and potash in Indian agriculture
Phosphorous helps in root development, flowering, seed formation, photosynthesis and disease resistance, while potash provides plant resistance from disease and stress
 "Reaping gains: Role of phosphorous and potash in Indian agriculture")
Banking system in India remains strong despite market concerns
The RBI assures stability as IndusInd Bank addresses a one-time discrepancy, reinforcing the resilience of India's banking sector amid strong liquidity and regulatory oversight
 "Banking system in India remains strong despite market concerns")
Role of financial intelligence in exposing online child sexual exploitation
Effective regulation and collaboration between fintech platforms and law enforcement can significantly enhance OCSE detection
 "Role of financial intelligence in exposing online child sexual exploitation")
A booster shot: Biosimilars can greatly reduce India's healthcare costs
Biosimilars can not only reduce patients' financial burdens, but also encourage more people to go for early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment
 "A booster shot: Biosimilars can greatly reduce India's healthcare costs")
Empowering women is the smartest economic decision India can make
Ensuring they have access to education, health care and a chance to become entrepreneurs will be fair and financially wise
 "Empowering women is the smartest economic decision India can make")
60 Gw worth of renewable energy projects face connectivity troubles
Delay in transmission connectivity, expiry of ISTS waiver looming fears for the industry
 "60 Gw worth of renewable energy projects face connectivity troubles")
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
 "Datanomics: India closes in on Japan for fourth-largest economy tag")
CCI's draft regulations on cost in predatory pricing by dominant firms
CCI has so far acted as a fair and mature regulator, fulfilling its role under the Preamble of the Act
 "CCI's draft regulations on cost in predatory pricing by dominant firms")
Shift towards developed markets: India's FTA needle turns to the West
Indian industry always preferred to have deeper trade relations with traditional markets - EU and the US- as it offers industry greater complementarity
 "Shift towards developed markets: India's FTA needle turns to the West")
Widening merchandise trade deficit in January raises dumping concerns
But the figure narrowed during April-Jan, blunting these apprehensions
 "Widening merchandise trade deficit in January raises dumping concerns")
Foreign companies' tax burden hits record low in India, shows CMIE data
Corporation tax cuts, GST reforms, compliance measures behind decline in tax outgo
 "Foreign companies' tax burden hits record low in India, shows CMIE data")
Retail inflation dips to 5-month low in Jan; IIP slows to 3.21% in Dec
The data show higher inflation in rural areas at 4.64 per cent, compared to 3.87 per cent in urban regions
 "Retail inflation dips to 5-month low in Jan; IIP slows to 3.21% in Dec")
AI-powered trade revolution: Opportunities and challenges for India
AI is transforming global trade, offering opportunities and challenges. India must adapt its policies, leveraging AI for export growth and addressing regulatory issues
 "AI-powered trade revolution: Opportunities and challenges for India")
How India can achieve rapid growth to achieve 'Viksit Bharat 2047' goal?
India must adopt a focused approach in the coming years to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047. Achieving 8-10% growth is possible with coordinated, growth-focused policies at both central and state levels
 "How India can achieve rapid growth to achieve 'Viksit Bharat 2047' goal?")
Rate cut as expected; FY26 growth forecast slightly optimistic: Aditi Nayar
Looking ahead, we believe that the growth-inflation outlook suggests that there is room for another 25 bps rate cut in either the April or the June 2025 meetings
 "Rate cut as expected; FY26 growth forecast slightly optimistic: Aditi Nayar")
India's push for self-reliance in palm oil gets a boost with NMEO-OP
NMEO-OP aims to enhance palm oil production while securing farmers' livelihoods
 "India's push for self-reliance in palm oil gets a boost with NMEO-OP")
Biomass co-firing, a sustainable solution to stubble burning problem
Process burns biomass and coal together to generate electricity, offering a way to tackle air pollution
 "Biomass co-firing, a sustainable solution to stubble burning problem")
