Page 20 - Economy & Policy Analysis

CRISIL analysis: Moderation in input prices to ease pressure on margins

Apart from creating a presence in generics, larger players are also developing specialty products, biosimilars, and complex generics, which will be key medium-term growth drivers for the industry

Nine states, 2 UTs see rising fiscal deficits post-pandemic: PHDCCI report

"States are classified as resilient if their fiscal deficit as a percentage of GSDP has decreased from the pre-pandemic to the post-pandemic period," the report says

Growth momentum continues, but private consumption and capex weak

Momentum may not sustain into next year; policymakers should stay vigilant and build buffers

Will India reassess its position on China-backed Asian trade bloc RCEP?

However, that Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are veering towards the RCEP compounds an already complex situation for India

The great employment question: Is the job market shrinking or transforming?

Latest PLFS shows unemployment rate fell to its lowest level of 3.2% in July-June 2022-23

Railway capex budget rules encourage finance ministry to expand model

National transporter is managing its expenditure better after Ministry brought in a new model

Record merchandise trade deficit in Oct likely to be a one-off: Analysts

India's merchandise trade deficit rose to an all-time high of $31.46 billion in October, widening sharply from the $19.37 billion print in prior month. Imports jumped from $65 billion from $53.8 bn

'Chai pe Charcha': IPAC's long political journey in the past 10 years

Over the years, IPAC has worked in Bihar, Delhi, Punjab, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, mostly with political parties that were either incumbents or considered strong challengers

Ongoing ethnic violence takes a heavy toll on economy of Manipur

The retail inflation in Manipur remained one of the highest in the country at 9.7 per cent in September

AI and antitrust: Balancing innovation with competition

As India's economy and businesses undergo a profound AI transition, the implications of Competition law are also becoming increasingly concerning

What does it take to decarbonise India's industrial base?

Decarbonising India's industrial juggernauts is not a distant dream anymore

Odisha's turnaround in disaster management has lessons for the world

Battered by the 1999 Super Cyclone, Odisha invested in communities, infrastructure, and a stellar institution to lead from the front in building resilience

Chhattisgarh reins in inflation at reasonable rates among poll-bound states

If the first six months of this financial year are taken into account, it was high inflation in Mizoram too though a bit less than the national average.

India's interests at stake as world trade talks take a green turn

Country has raised objections to European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Will the September uptick in rural economy sustain in future?

The uptick in monsoon rains in September after a dry August and improvement in kharif acreage seem to be the immediate plausible reasons for the improvement

Rising economic activities lead to surge in personal income tax in H1FY24

Corporation tax grows moderately, growth in GST collections decelerates but the new normal is above Rs 1.55 trillion a month now

World Food Day 2023: We must not take water for granted

Freshwater is not infinite, and we need to stop taking it for granted, writes Dr QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization

Fueling India's innovation engine

India's $7 billion space industry has launched over 300 satellites for global clients and could grow to over $50 billion in 2024 if provided proper policy support

In economic shift, smaller cities keep consumption engine running

Non-essential spending has increased more in non-metro segment as incomes rise

Govt considers easier terms for its PPP contracts with private firms

Central and state governments are expanding funding support for projects, but will need the private sector's support