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In defence of Rajan

Somehow, the message that the primary role of RBI is to control inflation does not seem to go down well with our members of Parliament

Should RBI cut rates after sharp contraction in IIP?

Even some economists believe Governor Rajan is late in cutting rates, he has reasons to be careful

China must manage its slowdown to keep the global economy safe

If China's growth slows more sharply than anticipated, it would lead to a selloff in commodity markets and result in sharp volatility in currency markets

Odisha factfile, 2000-14

Odisha: Wooing investments in IT, electronics

Odisha is well-placed to attract capital flows of Rs 5,000 crore in these sectors over the next five years

Odisha: Mining sector on the recovery trail

Odisha is poised to put behind it the disarray that resulted from the unregulated exploitation of minerals across the country

Odisha: Focusing on a HR-centric development strategy

Sustainable and inclusive growth will be ensured through skill-building

Odisha: Overcoming hurdles to faster growth

Industry and the state government agree to adopt a collaborative approach

Odisha determined to tap tourism potential

This is part of a shift in focus to non-mineral-based investments

Odisha: Poised for a surge

Odisha is ready to return to the high-growth path, having overcome constraints that had held it back

40 years ago...and now: Rising on the wings of education

All's not well in Haryana

Economic growth has dropped steadily over the last 5 years; widespread resentment at low growth, financial mismanagement

40 years ago...and now: Per capita income presents a grim picture

According to this series, based on 1990 Geary-Khamis dollar PPP, India's per capita GDP was $3,372 in 2009-10

A paradox of weak industrial growth

Electricity generation has outperformed the industrial production index for five months in a row this financial year, even as the broader economy is struggling to grow

The India of 2025: 49 city clusters to drive growth

40 years ago...and now: Still a lot of ground to cover on social indicators

At the aggregate level, life expectancy in India rose from 58.5 years in 1990 to 66.2 years in 2012

Why SEZs in India have failed

Of the 564 SEZs formally approved, only 192 were operational as of June this year

Despite Peace Clause, farmers want Doha back on the table

Farmers are upset that the government failed to address the issue of subsidies given to agriculturists in the rich countries

Will HLC level with reality?

N Jayakumar: The answer to bank capitalisation

The only way for the government to keep control of public-sector banks while also infusing them with funds is through non-voting shares