Page 16 - Economy & Policy Analysis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ongoing West Asia war, US strike keep Indian exporters under pressure

Among the other West Asian countries-Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen-the value of the trade with Iraq and Israel is the highest.

Driving towards net zero: India's strategic push for sustainable trucking

India's net-zero carbon strategy has focused intensely on sectors such as automotive, power, steel, aviation, cement, and agriculture, which collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions

Celebrating six years of Ayushman Bharat: A beacon of health and hope

Ayushman Bharat marks six years of providing healthcare access to millions, integrating state schemes, and expanding coverage to vulnerable groups, setting the stage for a digital health revolution

New-look RBI's MPC set to take rate call amid cuts by global banks

RBI's MPC has six members - three are from within RBI: Governor, deputy governor in charge of monetary policy, and one more officer from RBI who is nominated by the central board of RBI

Boost for govt spending on welfare, infrastructure as crude prices plunge

Crude oil futures dipped to the lowest this week in nearly three years, wiping out all the gains made earlier this year after seasonal demand for crude from China did not materialise as expected

Capex conundrum: Did election-related curbs slow economy in first quarter?

Several renowned experts and agencies, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), have blamed the MCC for the 6.7 per cent growth in the first quarter - a five-quarter low

Women in police: Bihar leads, Bengal one of the lowest among large states

The annual report said that the availability of an adequate number of women in police is essential for reducing the vulnerability of women against crimes

Many Scheduled Caste sub-categories have limited urban presence in Punjab

In the last of a three-part series, Business Standard looks at Punjab's Scheduled Caste population and inter-group variance on key parameters

Wide gap in literacy, employment figures for Andhra Dalit sub-groups

The Supreme Court on August 1 allowed states to create sub-categories in reservations. In this first of a three-part series, Business Standard looks at Andhra Pradesh

How ECGC covers detrimental risks faced by exporters to boost exports

ECGC has an impressive track record of adopting innovative insurance policies to aid and assist Indian exporters in enhancing their export performance

Vision India 2047: Revolutionising the civil service for a new era

As India grapples with its unique set of issues and embarks on its journey to become a developed country, comprehensive reforms in the civil service are increasingly imperative