Page 13 - Economy & Policy Analysis
Political turmoil unlikely to impact Korea's trade with India for now
During the first six months of the current financial year, India exported goods worth $2.87 billion to South Korea, while imports stood at $10.62 billion
 "Political turmoil unlikely to impact Korea's trade with India for now")
Beyond the missed deadlines, India-UK FTA talks at a tricky turning point
India and the UK are set to relaunch free trade agreement talks next month under Keir Starmer's Labour Party, facing critical challenges including unresolved issues and shifting political priorities
 "Beyond the missed deadlines, India-UK FTA talks at a tricky turning point")
DRI to celebrate 67 yrs of service: Fortifying India's economic frontlines
DRI must continuously adapt to these evolving trends, inter alia, utilising international collaboration and advanced intelligence-gathering techniques
 "DRI to celebrate 67 yrs of service: Fortifying India's economic frontlines")
Impacting growth, liquidity management: Shifting sands of fiscal policy
There is a very high chance that the actual fiscal deficit target will undershoot even 4.9 per cent of GDP as there was a decline in government expenditure during the general elections
 "Impacting growth, liquidity management: Shifting sands of fiscal policy")
A Constitution Museum to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Constitution
The Constitution Museum will portray several milestones in its evolution, including important debates, discussions, individuals, and national and international events that have shaped it
 "A Constitution Museum to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Constitution")
Posco chases India dream again, thanks to IBC and rising steel capacity
The location of the new plant is not yet final, but Odisha is an option. If that happens, Posco's two-decade-long journey in India will have come full circle
 "Posco chases India dream again, thanks to IBC and rising steel capacity")
How India is pursuing self-sufficiency in the semicon chip value chain
Many countries are vying to build resilient semiconductor supply chains amid rising chip import prices
 "How India is pursuing self-sufficiency in the semicon chip value chain")
Anatomy of trade union: Collective bargaining, realising workers' strength
Since India is a member of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), it has to provide representation to the workers in various forums that involve tripartite discussions
 "Anatomy of trade union: Collective bargaining, realising workers' strength")
Expansion of AB PM-JAY: A ray of hope for vulnerable elderly patients
This scheme will provide free healthcare treatment worth Rs 5 lakh per family for their elderly members
 "Expansion of AB PM-JAY: A ray of hope for vulnerable elderly patients")
Scenarios for India's future: How planning can shape growth and inclusion
Scenario planning, having being successfully implemented in businesses, has tremendous potential for shaping India's future
 "Scenarios for India's future: How planning can shape growth and inclusion")
PM Gati Shakti: A milestone in India's infrastructure development
The achievements of PM Gati Shakti reflect its success in addressing critical infrastructure gaps and streamlining execution across sectors
 "PM Gati Shakti: A milestone in India's infrastructure development")
China's defence budget soars, can India match up with its military might?
As China's military spending surges, the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific has shifted. This has significant implications for India's defence strategy, highlighting the urgent need for an overhaul
 "China's defence budget soars, can India match up with its military might?")
How India has gradually lowered its reliance on Canada for pulses imports?
Canada's share in total Masur imports has dropped to almost 38 percent when it comes to matar while it has come down to just around 31 percent
 "How India has gradually lowered its reliance on Canada for pulses imports?")
Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain
Among the vegetables that constitute the trio of TOP (tomato, onion, and potato), tomato is believed to experience the most volatility in prices
 "Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain")
Counting the cost of Bihar's liquor prohibition on state's revenue, others
The alcohol ban in the state, in force for nine years now, has not impacted education spending much, but literacy outcomes leave a lot to be desired
 "Counting the cost of Bihar's liquor prohibition on state's revenue, others")
Indian tech sector saw deals worth $635 mn in Sep quarter: Grant Thorton
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity rebounded after a significant drop in Q1 2024, growing by 44 per cent sequentially to 26 deals in Q3 2024
 "Indian tech sector saw deals worth $635 mn in Sep quarter: Grant Thorton")
Over 40% women-owned micro businesses lack emergency savings: MSC report
The report indicated that 45 per cent of women entrepreneurs lack savings for financial emergencies, making them highly susceptible to economic shocks
 "Over 40% women-owned micro businesses lack emergency savings: MSC report")
Road safety authority crucial to reducing accidents, says new study
While India's road safety record continues to deteriorate, countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka are successfully cutting traffic fatalities
 "Road safety authority crucial to reducing accidents, says new study")
Has there been a slowdown in money supply after inflation targeting?
Apprehensions have been expressed in public domain of a slowdown in money supply on the back of an inadequate reserve money expansion and this could play a role in growth slowdown
 "Has there been a slowdown in money supply after inflation targeting?")
New external members of RBI's MPC likely to keep markets guessing
Oct meeting being held amid a flurry of activities by leading central banks
 "New external members of RBI's MPC likely to keep markets guessing")
