Page 14 - Economy & Policy Analysis
IMEC, energy ties in focus as PM Narendra Modi begins Saudi Arabia visit
Possibility of pacts being explored in logistics, clean energy, data cooperation
 "IMEC, energy ties in focus as PM Narendra Modi begins Saudi Arabia visit")
India poised to benefit from supply chain realignments: RBI bulletin
Moreover, India's consistent strength in services exports and remittance inflows continues to provide a vital buffer for the current account, said an article on 'State of the Economy' in the bulletin
 "India poised to benefit from supply chain realignments: RBI bulletin")
Resetting the base year for CPI-AL/RL likely to impact minimum wages
After almost four decades, the government is planning to revise the base year for CPI for agri and rural workers, with more weightage likely to be given to items such as health and education
 "Resetting the base year for CPI-AL/RL likely to impact minimum wages")
Key infrastructure sectors growth slows to 3.8% in March: Govt data
On a monthly basis, the growth rate in the production of these sectors was slightly higher than the 3.4 per cent expansion recorded in February
 "Key infrastructure sectors growth slows to 3.8% in March: Govt data")
Outlook gloomy for corporate share in direct tax mopup, shows data
The trend for corporate tax collections has been declining relative to overall tax collections. The share hit a high of 67 per cent in FY11 and dropped to 46.5 per cent as of FY24
 "Outlook gloomy for corporate share in direct tax mopup, shows data")
Why reliable electricity is vital for healthy beginnings, hopeful futures
Access to quality and reliable healthcare is a fundamental human right
 "Why reliable electricity is vital for healthy beginnings, hopeful futures")
Datanomics: After deflation of 18 months, LPG may see retail inflation now
The retail price deflation in LPG (excl conveyance) was as high as over 24 per cent for each of the first five months of 2024-25
 "Datanomics: After deflation of 18 months, LPG may see retail inflation now")
Microfinance: Its rising importance and relevance in the Indian economy
Presently, MFIs account for around 40% of the portfolio while the remainder is shared by banks, SFBs and NBFCs. The overall portfolio touched Rs 4.4 trn with around 85 mn unique borrowers last year
 "Microfinance: Its rising importance and relevance in the Indian economy")
Tariff-led global headwinds likely to dent govt revenues in FY26
Economists have projected the growth impact of slowdown in exports on India to be up to 50 basis points in FY26
 "Tariff-led global headwinds likely to dent govt revenues in FY26")
Women in the driver's seat: Is India's auto sector ready for change?
The car shopping experience remains a man's world: By men and for men
 "Women in the driver's seat: Is India's auto sector ready for change?")
Datanomics: MPC meets to spur economic growth amid heightened uncertainty
The Economic Survey has projected economic growth at 6.3-6.8 per cent for FY26 against 6.5 per cent for FY25, as pegged by the second advance estimates
 "Datanomics: MPC meets to spur economic growth amid heightened uncertainty")
Setting the record straight: USTR claims vs India's medical device policy
The Indian medical device industry faces challenges from international trade dynamics, regulatory barriers, and domestic policy inconsistencies
 "Setting the record straight: USTR claims vs India's medical device policy")
US reciprocal tariffs: India's FY26 economic growth seen closer to 6.3%
"We still expect growth to be in the range of 6.3-6.8 per cent as projected earlier, though it may be closer to the lower end of the band," a government official said
 "US reciprocal tariffs: India's FY26 economic growth seen closer to 6.3%")
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")