Page 9 - Economy & Policy Analysis

India's millet moment: A holistic shift from paddy to sustainability

As of now, paddy has the largest area under cultivation in India, and agricultural input subsidies are skewed towards paddy production

Time to break-free from paddy for sustainable agriculture in India

The government already offers a higher minimum support price (MSP) for millets like Bajra and Jowar compared to paddy

Textile sector: India needs to grab the opportunity amid tariff turmoil

India needs to reclaim the grounds which it has been losing over the last 15-20 years as one of the market leaders in textiles

Trade war narrows down to US-China, Chinese trade deflection a real worry

The fear of deflection of Chinese exports to third markets is giving a major scare to the policymakers in developing nations

Making PPPs work for metro-rails: Early land acquisition is non-negotiable

Delays in land acquisition, unclear contracts, and weak last-mile links have led to cost overruns and low ridership in PPP metro-rail projects, undermining their efficiency and financial viability

US effective tariff has surpassed levels seen during Great Depression: IMF

Reflecting the complexity and fluidity of the moment, IMF's World Economic Outlook on Tuesday presented a range of forecasts for the global economy

Can the oilfields amendment Bill allay concerns, attract global drillers?

India imports nearly 90% of its crude oil, half of its natural gas, and over 60% of LPG

IMEC, energy ties in focus as PM Narendra Modi begins Saudi Arabia visit

Possibility of pacts being explored in logistics, clean energy, data cooperation

India poised to benefit from supply chain realignments: RBI bulletin

Moreover, India's consistent strength in services exports and remittance inflows continues to provide a vital buffer for the current account, said an article on 'State of the Economy' in the bulletin

Resetting the base year for CPI-AL/RL likely to impact minimum wages

After almost four decades, the government is planning to revise the base year for CPI for agri and rural workers, with more weightage likely to be given to items such as health and education

Key infrastructure sectors growth slows to 3.8% in March: Govt data

On a monthly basis, the growth rate in the production of these sectors was slightly higher than the 3.4 per cent expansion recorded in February

Outlook gloomy for corporate share in direct tax mopup, shows data

The trend for corporate tax collections has been declining relative to overall tax collections. The share hit a high of 67 per cent in FY11 and dropped to 46.5 per cent as of FY24

Why reliable electricity is vital for healthy beginnings, hopeful futures

Access to quality and reliable healthcare is a fundamental human right

Datanomics: After deflation of 18 months, LPG may see retail inflation now

The retail price deflation in LPG (excl conveyance) was as high as over 24 per cent for each of the first five months of 2024-25

Microfinance: Its rising importance and relevance in the Indian economy

Presently, MFIs account for around 40% of the portfolio while the remainder is shared by banks, SFBs and NBFCs. The overall portfolio touched Rs 4.4 trn with around 85 mn unique borrowers last year

Tariff-led global headwinds likely to dent govt revenues in FY26

Economists have projected the growth impact of slowdown in exports on India to be up to 50 basis points in FY26

Women in the driver's seat: Is India's auto sector ready for change?

The car shopping experience remains a man's world: By men and for men

Datanomics: MPC meets to spur economic growth amid heightened uncertainty

The Economic Survey has projected economic growth at 6.3-6.8 per cent for FY26 against 6.5 per cent for FY25, as pegged by the second advance estimates

Setting the record straight: USTR claims vs India's medical device policy

The Indian medical device industry faces challenges from international trade dynamics, regulatory barriers, and domestic policy inconsistencies

US reciprocal tariffs: India's FY26 economic growth seen closer to 6.3%

"We still expect growth to be in the range of 6.3-6.8 per cent as projected earlier, though it may be closer to the lower end of the band," a government official said