BUSINESS
Labour force participation dips, unemployment rises in 2024: MoSPI report
More women dropped out of the rural workforce during this period.
BUSINESS
MC Analysis: Can a China-India tariff tango hurt US trade?
Just 1% of US exports are heavily reliant on the Chinese and Indian markets, with the two Asian countries accounting for more than half of the exports in these categories.
BUSINESS
Malaysia, India and Philippines to benefit from trade diversion due to US tariffs: Moody’s Ratings
The escalation in Sino-US trade tensions would be detrimental for the global economy and pose significant downside risks to the region's economic outlook, according to the global rating agency
BUSINESS
Chinese imports worth $40 billion could potentially glut Indian market, shows MC Analysis
China accounts for exports worth $139 billion to the US market some of which could potentially get diverted to India
BUSINESS
Women turning savvy investors as most states see faster demat account additions than men
Karnataka had the third highest share of women demat account holders at 5.8 percent, but Rajasthan was close on its heels with 5.5 percent share, with Madhya Pradesh not too far behind, placed sixth, with 5.3 percent.
BUSINESS
Cheaper vegetables bring down thali cost in March: Crisil
The price of a non-vegetarian thali was even sharpers on decline in the prices of tomatoes and the broiler following bird flu fear
BUSINESS
Female demat account holders have quadrupled since 2021: MoSPI report
The number of female demat account holders has quadrupled since 2021, growing at a similar pace to men. While women held 6.7 million demat accounts in 2021, by the end of 2024, the number had increased to 27.2 million.
BUSINESS
US tariffs to hit India’s FY26 growth: Economists
Indian economy to grow 6.1 percent in FY26 compared with 6.3 percent estimated earlier, says Goldman Sachs
BUSINESS
Why the US govt is unhappy with India’s intellectual property regime
The US companies hold most number of patents and trademarks in India with companies like Qualcomm, Apple and Google owning hundreds of patents.
BUSINESS
Reciprocal tariffs could create a $37-billion opportunity for India as it gains competitive advantage: MC Analysis
New Delhi’s neighbours are likely to be more hurt, as India could shave off at least 10 percent of their total trade in tariffed items to the Washington
BUSINESS
India’s services activity slips to 58.5 in March
Manufacturing sector had a better month, closed the financial year at a eight-month high of 58.1
BUSINESS
Vietnam can face stiff competition for US exports in nearly 10 percent of items exported to the US: MC Analysis
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa also at risk as they face higher tariffs from the US
BUSINESS
A fifth of India’s exports open to US exemptions: Pharma, zinc, copper and chemicals to benefit
Of the $91 billion worth of India’s exports to the US, nearly $20 billion are expected to come under some form of exemption granted as per the executive order
WORLD
India’s top exports have 30% dependence on US, but some sectors may escape tariff hit
The impact of US reciprocal tariffs could be moderate on India, and in some cases even positive, as China, which accounts for the largest share of US imports of electronics, for example, will attract a higher 54% tariff
BUSINESS
Over a sixth of global trade in jeopardy as US opens a front against all nations: MC Analysis
The US imported $3.8 trillion worth of goods in 2023, as the global imports settled at a little over $24 billion. With retaliatory tariffs from China, Europe, Canada and other countries, the total trade in jeopardy is expected to cross $4 trillion
BUSINESS
Not even 0.3 percent of US imports to India and China faced over 50 percent duties: MC Analysis
In the case of India, just 43 of the 3,724 categories imported from the US in 2023 were subject to tariffs of over 50 percent, amounting to just $114 million of $40 billion worth of imports from Washington
BUSINESS
Less than 0.1 percent of exports entering the US from China, India and Vietnam faced over 25% tariff in 2023
India is likely to face a tariff of 26 percent, based on the US assessment that the country charges 52 percent tariff on US imports, while China is expected to face a higher tariff of 34 percent
BUSINESS
Delhi most hardworking city, Haryana most leisurely: Stats ministry data
An average Indian spent more time on culture, leisure, mass media in 2024 than five years ago; some areas like Delhi have less leisure time.
BUSINESS
Factory activity recovers to eight-month high of 58.1 in March
GST collections end the year at an 11-month high of Rs 1.96 lakh crore, while UPI transactions come close to Rs 25 lakh crore
PODCAST
Beyond Averages: Would There Be A Clear Winner Between North And South India In The Delimitation Exercise?
The government and opposition are clashing again—this time over delimitation. With the process set to begin after the 2026 census, southern states, led by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, are pushing back against population-based delimitation. Stalin is calling for a 25-year freeze while demanding a "fair" approach—but what’s fair for the South may not be for the North. Tune in as Ishaan Gera discusses the complexities of this debate with Ajit Phadnis, Associate Professor at IIM Indore, and Paras Jasrai, Senior Analyst at India Ratings & Research.
BUSINESS
India's economy ends financial year on strong note: Check how top metrics performed
GST collections rise to 11-month high, auto sales rise for most major manufacturers, UPI transactions surge to highest level
BUSINESS
US trade body cites MSP ‘distortion’, internet shutdowns and data localization in report
A comparison from the report under previous regime, released last year in March, found the US trade office raising the issue of agriculture subsidies and calling the system of MSP and public procurement as unfair.
BUSINESS
UPI transactions rise to record high of Rs 24.8 lakh crore in March
The average transaction value was also higher at Rs 79,903 crore a day, up 1.9 percent from February. Volumes rose 2.6 percent
BUSINESS
Majority of Indian youth spend 2 hours on mass media: MoSPI report
In 2024, 84.7 percent of Indian men in the 15-29 age group and 71 percent of women in the category used mass media, with each spending 120 minutes a day on the activity
