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Statsguru: Income inequality in India's farm sector explained in six charts

A recent paper explores the contours of income inequality among farmers in India

AAI starts study to improve future slot allotment at six major airports

The AAI owns and manages more than 100 airports across the country

Shipping ministry sets 3 deadlines for development, modernisation of ports

The projects that have the necessary regulatory approvals in place would be tendered in the next 100 days

Manufacturing sector outlook moderates in Apr-Jun: Ficci survey

The percentage of respondents expecting low or same production is 59 per cent in Q1, compared to 46 per cent in Q4 of 2018-19

States should have the power to determine minimum wages: CII

Says national minimum wage will hit job creation

NDA govt's second tenure to be dotted with many problems

The government has to look at its trade and tariff policies afresh... The finance ministry's approach will probably be better known when the Budget is presented

Wealth disparity rose six-fold in 17 years, says development study

The study talks of widening wealth inequalities at a time when there is speculation in certain quarters about restoring the inheritance tax in the Budget for 2019-20

National minimum wage will hurt jobs; states must fix earnings: CII

According to sources, the labour ministry is likely to seek Cabinet approval for the Code on Wages Bill next week as it pushes for its passage in the ongoing Parliament session

India, US must utilise Pompeo's visit to resolve trade frictions: USIBC

Pompeo's visit comes shortly after India announced a hike in customs duties on as many as 28 US products

UP plans groundbreaking ceremony in July for projects worth Rs 70,000 cr

PM Modi or Amit Shah will be the chief guest at the event

Pilot project shows Delhi's goal of 24x7 water supply is a long shot

In a city where lakhs of people rely on illegal borewell and private tankers, and 42 percent of water gets stolen or leaked, showing continuous water supply is a long shot

India to have a National Electricity Discom, NTPC-Power Grid sign MoU

Move could also usher another round of power distribution reforms such as separation of content and carriage business

Govt will bring bigger opportunity for transformation in next 5 years: PM

Modi interacts with economists and India Inc chiefs ahead of the Budget

Govt may scrap 3% IGST on unsold jewellery imports from foreign exhibitions

Currently, 3% IGST is levied on exports and another 3% on imported unsold goods, which dents overall jewellery shipments

Role of central bank is important, crisis or no crisis

Unconventional monetary policy measures undertaken by the central banks during the crisis period worked mainly through the confidence and signaling channels, says Governor Das

Storm-prone Odisha revives plan to build disaster resilient power infra

Move follows estimated damage of Rs 8,000 crore caused by Fani; earlier project costing Rs 1,820 cr could not be taken forward after both ADB and state energy dept lost interest

Steel makers should understand and address consumer needs: Faggan Khulaste

The Union Minister emphasised that steel industry plays a key role in fostering socio-economic development of a country

India, UK invested over 75 mn pounds in academic collaborations since 2006

Since 2006, the UKIEIRI has been operating in three phases in India

Job losses mount in NBFC sector, a major recruiter, as lending plummets

Sector has accounted for a major share of hiring in recent times

No plan to cap H1-B visas, Pompeo will assure India: US Official

Previewing the trip of Pompeo who will be visiting India from June 25 to June 27, the official said there was a broad review of the H-1B programme underway