Page 6 - Economy & Policy Analysis

StatsGuru: India's female labour force boom hides crisis of real employment

India's jobs surge hides a deeper divide - women's participation is rising, but much of it comes from unpaid and insecure work, exposing persistent gender gaps in meaningful employment

India's urban crisis demands urgent and coordinated city governance

From clogged drains to toxic air, India's cities face rising threats. Smarter planning and citizen engagement are key to recovery

States sign more coal deals to meet projected power demand surge

Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, and eastern Assam state, which recently withdrew incentives for clean energy projects

India, Qatar likely to finalise trade pact by third quarter of 2026: Goyal

The minister is here for a two-day visit. He is leading a business delegation to increase trade and investments between the two countries

An uncertain pivot: India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

Energy security was what was occupying the minds of officials from India's oil ministry in 2024 when they burnt the midnight oil for months

Behavioural traps in online investing: Reflections on World Investor Week

As India deepens financial inclusion through digital tools, World Investor Week 2025 urges regulators and citizens to address behavioural biases, fraud risks, and digital trust gaps

Unlocking 8% GDP growth: Why India must embrace global debt capital markets

The real question is no longer whether India can afford to rely on foreign capital, but whether it can afford not to

Govt takes first steps towards a domestic firm to take on global Big Four

Industry professionals welcome move, but point to onerous regulatory hurdles, such as a block against multi-disciplinary collaboration and advertising, that need to be tackled first

The price trap: Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana, Madhya Pradesh's high-wire act

From promised MSPs to manipulated markets, the state's soybean farmers walk a delicate tightrope of risk, loss, and hope

StatsGuru: Decoding the recent slowdown in India's factory wage growth

Nominal factory wages rose sharply through the first decade (2004-05 to 2013-14), peaking in FY11 before settling into lower, steadier growth in later years

Heart failure, devices and transplants: Benefits and possibilities

Over the past decade, India's cardiovascular device market has grown into a significant health-tech segment with an estimated value of $1.55 bn and projected to reach $2.34 bn by 2030

Industrial classification set for a makeover, in line with new-age economy

An overhaul of the National Industrial Classification framework seeks to include multiple new activities that better capture a changing economy, data from which is expected to help policymaking

Despite defence pact with Pakistan, India remains Saudi's key trade partner

Saudi-Pakistan defence pact underlines Islamabad's reliance on Riyadh, while India's ties rest on larger trade and diversified remittances

Datanomics: Corn symbolises thorny issues in US-India trade talks

India's corn imports from the US were just $ three million in FY18, accounting for 0.3 per cent of total agricultural imports from that country

India's sugar sector sees sweet days ahead despite some bitter notes

The sugar season for 2025-26 promises to be bountiful, with a projected surplus of almost 12 million tonnes to be produced this season, raising hopes for both exports and ethanol

Govt should ensure policy gains do not evaporate in opaque tractor markets

The government can ensure trade accountability by making it mandatory for dealers to display MRPs for all models along with prices under GST 1 (12-18 per cent) and GST 2 (5 per cent)

GST 2.0 promises relief on many fronts, but unfinished agenda persists

Despite the sweeping rate and slab reductions, several issues remain unresolved and need to be tackled in the next round of reforms to make GST more viable for businesses, say experts

How regulation is shaping a sustainable crypto assets sector in India

The reality is that every country's response will (and should) differ depending on the country context and risks arising from crypto assets

From space to drones, PM Modi-era will be known for deep-tech forays

The confluence of technology, nationalism and communication skills of PM Modi can be appreciated from his interventions during emergencies

Edible oil prices continue to pinch pockets as food inflation rises

Retail inflation inches up to 2.07% in August; edible oils, tomatoes, and precious metals see record price rise, with Kerala topping state-wise inflation charts