Streamlining rates and expanding GST coverage can enhance revenue and reduce distortions; political buy-in remains a key challenge

From manual scavengers to gig workers, poor work culture fuels stress and dissatisfaction across India's workforce

skilled labour worker employee

A leader's charisma is a big plus. But don't underestimate the craft of mounting an election campaign. Haryana is BJP's reward for mastering it

PM modi

One of the most intriguing and relatively undocumented developments of the last 20 yrs has been "multi-plants," whereby a single firm operates not one but multiple production facilities within a state

textile, textile industry, textile manufacturing

With mounting debts and dwindling market share, the need for a decisive government strategy is urgent

MTNL

The strong connection with academia that existed in the first 20 years needs to be revitalised to support effective policymaking in India's journey towards a Viksit Bharat

Surveys on domestic tourism expenditure, health and household travel will be part of the 80th round of National Sample Survey (NSS), which are expected to be launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) next year.

The state cannot take its outperformance for granted

As Haryana went to the polls on October 5, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the state’s economic journey over the last couple of decades to understand the priorities for the new government.

As Haryana went to the polls on October 5, it's an opportune time to reflect on the state's economic journey over the last couple of decades to understand the priorities for the new government.

The merger will create a consolidated entity this market has never seen before. And it is, rightly, worrying. But it also contains the seeds of the argument for the merger

Disney, Reliance

CPI-based inflation is expected to broadly align near the RBI's projection  of 4.5% in 2024-25, despite perishable food price shock due to repeated weather aberrations

retail inflation

Honoured for neural nets, Hopfield and Hinton's Nobel raises questions on awarding contributions outside traditional physics

John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton

Monetary policy committee's shift offers flexibility but no signal of rate cuts; RBI Governor highlights inflation and stability as key priorities

The reconstituted six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain the “status quo” for the 10th consecutive policy review, said all the 10 respondents polled by Business Standard ahead of the  pan

As debt looms and foreign reserves dwindle, Muizzu's invitation to PM Narendra Modi and the push for increased Indian tourism highlight a pragmatic approach to foreign relations

Mohamed Muizzu, Mohamed, Modi, Narendra Modi

The outcomes signal a pivotal moment for both regions as they face distinct challenges ahead

vote, election, voting, Voter, Haryana Election

Crises in West Asia and consequent volatility in prices of petrochemicals have historically led to inflation spikes and broader economic instability in India

RBI, Reserve Bank of India

Specific schemes tailored to the needs of women entrepreneurs, including flexible loans, collateral-free options, integration with global markets, and mentorship networks can help

women entrepreneurs

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