Can growth in GST collections move into double-digits?
Analysis of trends in tax collections of Centre and States shows that indirect tax collections were slowing even prior to 2017. . Unless the leakages are plugged, growth in GST is not expected to pick up
View ArticleStates’ deficits matter, too
Sharp dip in tax/non-tax revenue and Covid-led expenses, among others, have overstretched State finances
View ArticleMGNREGA: Budget 2021 should maintain the pace
The scheme provided momentum to the economy during Covid-19 and experts think the Budget allocation to the scheme can be increased in FY22
View ArticleSmall Finance Banks gear up for expansion, higher disbursements
Collection efficiency at pre-Covid level; some customer segments, however, remain impacted
View ArticleHave women reaped the benefit of financial inclusion schemes?
Participation is low in insurance and pension schemes but high in schemes giving loans
View ArticleWhich levers can TN pull to generate more revenue?
Taxes from alcohol, petroleum products, vehicle registrations can be tweaked
View ArticleCovid-19: Why another nationwide lockdown is a bad idea
The curbs dealt a cruel blow to many sectors; fears that restrictions may be reimposed could play havoc
View ArticleWhat will be the Covid vaccination bill for Centre & States?
The total cost of vaccinating the adult population will be ₹58,282 crore.
View ArticleHow the surge in Covid cases is impacting growth projections
Low base effect to give a boost in theMarch quarter, vaccination to hold key
View ArticleDoubling farmers’ income: It’s still a long road ahead
The ‘robust’ show amidst the pandemic notwithstanding, the agri sector is still beset with a plethora of problems
View ArticleSpanish Flu and Covid-19: A tale of two pandemics
The viral infection that shook the world a century ago bears uncanny similarity to Covid
View Article14% of APMC mandis, farmers have joined e-NAM
The e-trading portal that aims to regulate wholesale mandis still has a long way to go
View ArticleWhy the frenzy in crude oil prices may not sustain
Projections of demand revival may be too optimistic; global output likely to improve
View ArticleWhy bonds have become attractive to large firms
Bond yields on top-rated securities are far lower compared to bank lending rates. But lower rated borrowers are unable to benefit
View ArticleAre farmers reaping the benefit of PM Fasal Bima Yojana?
Poor on-ground infrastructure, format and execution keep small time farmers out of the crop insurance network
View ArticleHow Central govt grants are buttressing the revenue receipts of Southern States
Higher dependence on grants leads to reduced autonomy for States, say experts
View ArticleWhy India is not self-sufficient in oilseed production
Poor infrastructure and lack of cohesive government policy continue to haunt oil seed and oil producers
View ArticleMost States increase their capex but fail to rein in revenue expenses
Some States such as Maharashtra, Gujarat and TN have spent less on capex this fiscal year compared to pre-pandemic level
View ArticleStructural problems that fuel the coal crisis
Despite the availability of adequate reserves, coal extraction has been declining in larger coal producing States
View ArticleWhy gold loans continue to glitter in these trying times
As economy unlocks, micro enterprises, individuals are turning to gold loans for working capital, personal needs
View ArticleCapital expenditure of States more than doubles to ₹1.71-lakh crore as of Q2
Centre’s incentives and nudges leads to large jump on a sequential basis
View ArticleStates leave behind ‘scissor effect’, show healthy recovery in own tax revenue
Top ten states witnessed 16 per cent growth in own tax revenue to ₹7.87-lakh crore at the end of the third quarter of this fiscal year
View ArticleAssembly polls 2022: Meet the MLAs elected to power
45 per cent of the new MLAs, across the five states which went to the polls, have criminal records
View ArticleStocks in FCI godowns: Is it possible to reduce the heavy economic costs?
Two major developments have once again brought food security, inflation, and the global supply chain at the center of discussions
View ArticleDo MGNREGA wages need an upward revision?
This year, the average wage was hiked by a mere 20 paise to ₹209.05; workers across States say wages are insufficient to meet their needs
View ArticleDeep diving into design philosophies
Airbus and Boeing differ in their approach to automation
View ArticleDeep Dive: What is driving GST collections?
Improved compliance and economic revival appear to be aiding GST revenues, not inflation and imports
View ArticleWhy doubling farmers’ income is still a dream
In 2016, PM Modi said that farmers’ income would will be doubled by 2022 when the country completes 75 years of its independence. Is India anywhere near the target?
View ArticleIs the debt of some States reaching precarious levels?
Debt to GSDP of States such as Punjab, Rajasthan, Bihar and Kerala are well above the mandated ceiling
View ArticleThe great Indian migration story, the drivers and the destinations
Millions of Indians have migrated over the years and some countries have become increasingly popular in recent times
View ArticleRural India is struggling with shortage of doctors, paramedical staff
The tale of empty hospitals is due to a lack of incentives extended to doctors prompting them not to work in rural health facilities, says a specialist
View ArticleChiefs of Nifty 50 companies took home a hefty pay-packet in FY22
After the pandemic eased, companies turned in robust results and rewarded their top honchos with higher salaries last year
View ArticleCan the southern States sustain the robust Q1 revenue growth?
Though there is a strong pick-up in economic activity and consumption, withdrawal of GST compensation remains a concern
View ArticleHow consumption is dictating State GST mop-up
States with higher share of services in GSVA and tourist hotspots witnessed double-digit growth in first-half collections, but many others reported negative figures
View ArticleWill India be self-reliant in edible oil production by 2030?
Vegetable oil prices have risen by almost 30 per cent in average since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February this year
View ArticleGujarat elections: How did the State economy fare over the last 5 years
Its well-developed ports and highways and industry-friendly reforms have put the State at the forefront of industrialisation
View ArticleWhen Indians watched Money Heist and read Ikigai: The trends that defined 2022
While the preferences for books and TV shows might have seen a foreign tilt, one thing that Indian consumers did not stray far away from home for was food
View ArticleIs economic distress causing a spike in suicide deaths in India?
The suicide rate jumped to 11.3 in 2020 and was at a record high at 12 in 2021
View ArticleAs Karnataka heads for polls, a look at its 5-year fiscal scorecard
The performance of Karnataka’s economy under the incumbent government was analysed through key fiscal indicators
View ArticleWhy PM Awas Yojana (Urban) is staring at an extension
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs initially implemented PMAY-U ‘Housing for All’ Mission to address a total housing shortage of two crore
View ArticleCSR spends of India Inc increase during pandemic led by RIL, HDFC Bank
But number of companies spending on CSR declined in the Covid years
View ArticleIs the NMC right in limiting medical seats in States and UTs?
While these guidelines curtail the freedom of private enterprises, States with a lesser number of doctors can benefit
View ArticleChhattisgarh scorecard: Fiscally prudent, but long way to go in social...
With agriculture and manufacturing dominating with 32 per cent share, Chhattisgarh has typically clocked a more sedate nominal growth, under 10 per cent in the pre-Covid period
View ArticleMadhya Pradesh scorecard: Agri-led economy chugs along, healthcare infra sees...
In MP, the agriculture sector accounts for the largest share at 47 per cent of GSDP, followed by the services sector at 34 per cent, and the manufacturing sector at 19 per cent
View ArticleAre southern States justified in opposing revenue-sharing model?
Weights given to population and area have been going up since 2005 and the share of all four southern states have fallen over the last two decades
View ArticleHow India-UAE relations are going from strength to strength
UAE’s sovereign fund has been an active participant in Indian stock market
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