Page 5 - Economy & Policy Analysis

Datanomics: India's manufacturing sector yet to show its strength

While certain sectors such as smartphones have shown remarkable export growth, the broader manufacturing landscape does not tell an inspiring story

A second chance at life: Organ transplants and India's medical advancements

India's progress has been remarkable. In 2013, we performed fewer than 5,000 organ transplants annually. By 2023, that number had risen to over 18,000

Monsoon-induced supply disruptions hold key to vegetable inflation ahead

While the monsoon has been fairly normal so far, rain-induced supply disruptions and damage to standing crops in areas adjoining major cities has already started pushing up vegetable prices

Datanomics: Rise of unconditional cash transfers ahead of Bihar polls

UCT now constitutes 0.87 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), outpacing both MGNREGA and food subsidies shares in the economy

How advanced manufacturing can define India's global manufacturing rise

India's rise in global manufacturing will be driven by innovation-first businesses, policy alignment, and closing the talent gap

Centre wants states to support exporters hit by Donald Trump tariff

Exporters have warned that the US tariff hike poses a setback, affecting nearly 55 per cent of India's shipments to the American market

Trump tariff: Russian oil imports may dip in Aug while US' share rises

Over half of the 40 ships carrying Russian oil to India for deliveries this month are uncertain about discharging their cargoes because they will reach India only after August 21

Datanomics: Bank fraud accounts for 30% of cases investigated by ED

The number of fraud cases investigated by the ED has been steadily increasing, over a decade till 2024

5 years of NEP 2020: Time for a bold leap in school health and wellness

Five years on, new realities have emerged, ones that demand urgent attention. And the time has come to revisit the policy's implementation with courage and clarity

Datanomics: Net exports' contribution to US GDP growth at its peak

Net exports of goods and services contributed 4.99 percentage points to GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025, the highest in the US since at least 1947

Running on clean hopes, dirty fuel: India's renewable plans face key risks

India's renewable plans read bold, but shortfalls in generation, grid gaps, and sluggish execution risk dimming the big switch

A fresh approach needed to manage demand and supply of fertilisers

India is the second-largest consumer of fertilisers in the world, but lacks the natural resources to manufacture them

Navigating US tariffs: Strategic responses for building resilience

While the higher tariffs for US markets are a big economic challenge, they also create opportunities for innovative solutions that may take India on a higher growth trajectory

India-UK trade deal: Navigating through worldwide economic chaos

The India-UK trade deal is a balanced and comprehensive agreement expected to create millions of jobs and open vast opportunities for bilateral trade and investment, benefiting both nations

How India's health insurance sector is undergoing a profound shift

The industry has grown in scale and ambition, but outdated reporting norms are being replaced-backed by regulations and market pressure-for better transparency and lasting sustainability

Motor Vehicle Agregator Guidelines: Empowering drivers, customers alike

These guidelines, built on the legal foundations of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 aim to regulate the operations of app-based cab aggregators such as Ola, Uber, Rapido, and others

Datanomics: State-wise dietary patterns mirror malnutrition gaps

Bihar reported the highest share of stunted and underweight children, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra

Datanomics: How India-UK CETA can boost trade from textiles to whiskeys

The CETA will allow duty-free access to 95 per cent of India's agriculture exports to the UK, which accounts for a bit over five per cent of the goods exported to the UK

Datanomics: Telangana slips into deflation, Andhra sees flat prices

Though Telangana saw deflation in June, this was not the first time. Around six and a half year ago, it witnessed deflation for two consecutive months of December and January

India may escape 'relatively unscathed' from European Union's sanctions

Different kinds of sanctions are staggered for implementation until Jan 2026, giving further room for Indian refiners to take countermeasures, according to EU sanction documents and refining officials