Page 21 - Economy & Policy Analysis

Should states cough up higher interest rates for their fiscal profligacy?

Debate over how states manage their finances likely to pick up as the constitution of the 16th Finance Commission is round the corner

India's El Nino silver lining: Resilience to poor rainfall improving

Agriculture's role in the economy has reduced over the decades, easing impact of 'climatic shock'

Asha workers, DBT beneficiaries in focus as govt preps for elections

For a government opposed to freebies, ensuring that benefits of its schemes come early will be politically crucial

Is the government investing too much on electric vehicles?

Due to less stringent policies and vast mineral resources in China, it would be extremely difficult for the homegrown batteries to compete and abide by the environmental regulations in India

Statsguru: Odisha three-train accident brings focus back on safety

The latest Budget shows that expenditure on railways has crossed Rs 5 trillion. The money spent on capital expenditure is close to 50 per cent, compared to around 37 per cent in 2017-18

Seeking 'accuracy': Govt to come up with fresh logistics cost estimate soon

New estimate may be lower than the current 14-16%

In a first, Centre to review PLI scheme to sort out teething issues

Interactions with ministries lined up to seek feedback

Rs 25,938-cr Auto PLI scheme: Centre considers paying incentive quarterly

FY23 funds still to be disbursed as OEMs yet to furnish requisite docs: Officials

Despite challenges, Centre's 'lateral entry' programme gains traction

This recruitment programme has received enthusiastic responses from the private sector

Rupee set to touch 83-per US dollar mark if RBI remains on hold this week

Thursday's policy review will help shape the rupee's fortunes, with traders expecting little reprieve after the currency fell under the weight of a stronger greenback in May

MPC likely to hit pause again on repo rate: Business Standard Poll

Most economists see FY24 inflation forecast likely being revised downward to 5% but no change in stance

Missing in action: Dearth of domestic infra finance in energy sector

The resources of state-owned entities are too puny for the enormous requirements, especially in renewable energy

Challenging SC judgment on validity of pre-import condition may not succeed

Exporters complain that some authorities are talking of applicability of the pre-import condition for advance authorisations issued during that period

India's additional green financing need at 2.5% of GDP: RBI report

PSBs more vulnerable to shocks than private banks

Indian oil export basket in FY23 was most diversified ever, shows data

Israel, Brazil, and South Africa broke into top 10 list of destinations for Indian refined petroleum products

Target, policy mismatch: Renewable energy developers set higher hurdles

India's latest tendering target is a case of ambition overtaking the policy environment for doing business

Coal exports: Low quality, rising power consumption may be major hurdles

Back to the issue of exports, India would need to mine surplus coal beyond its domestic needs

India's food inflation bites harder as risks build for global supplies

Its average citizen is more affected than people in peer economies

Historic changes coming in law with Parliament's nod to Competition Bill

The amendments are expected to improve ease of doing business, attune India's competition law regime with global trends

GST mop up at all-time high of Rs 18 trillion in FY23, shows data

The data shows collections in the pandemic year FY21 declined, but bounced back in subsequent years, indicating resilience in the economy amid external headwinds