India faces a job crisis marked by complex trade-offs and rising inequality. While GDP growth and the IT sector have created some jobs, challenges persist. The socio-economic structure remains fragile, complicating efforts for inclusive growth and meaningful employment opportunities for all
In the Indian market, gold recently traded at a peak of Rs 77,440 per 10 grams, while in the US, Comex gold hit a high of $2,694.90 per ounce on Wednesday night
The PLFS survey finds that while 24.2 percent tireless urban male workers in the Union Territory put in 72-84 hours a week, an indomitable 0.2 percent slog over 84 hours in a week
A busy third quarter doesn’t spell good news for asset quality.
NTPC earnings are projected to grow faster than Power Grid in the three years to FY27
In economics, it’s not policy alone that counts — what you say, and how you say it, matters. Beijing is discovering that
The UK and euro area central banks have little choice but to lower their key interest rates twice before the end of 2024
The group can’t blame anyone but itself for some members’ noncompliance
Output as measured by GDP bounced back fast after the first impact of Covid-19. Three years of fast-paced growth has not helped the employment structure, which has regressed. The economy is booming but people are drifting back to agriculture and the category of unpaid helper in household enterprises is where many jobs are being created
The Fed went all out last week. The aftershocks of the jumbo cut are still reverberating
On top of ride-sharing and takeaways, the company’s couriers now transport goods for many retailers. But is it trying to do too much?
India's tribal population exceeds 120 million, facing historical challenges from conversions to Christianity, particularly during British rule. The RSS established the Bharatiya Akhil Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram in 1952 to counter this trend. The recent national conference emphasised strengthening tribal identity within Sanatan Dharma
While China’s monetary measures are more substantial than earlier ones, falling steel output in the largest steel producer may have already begun trimming surplus output
AI is steadily transforming India's insurance industry, offering new opportunities for growth while leaving others at risk of falling behind
Farmer Producer Organisations are critical to improving agriculture
While the unemployment rate has come down by 2.6 percentage points over the last five years, the proportion of unpaid helpers has gone up by 6.1 percentage points
Industrial action at Samsung puts Tamil Nadu government in a tight corner as it comes in the midst of the state’s concerted effort to attract investment in electronics. Fiscal incentives alone are inadequate to draw in investment. Industrial climate matters
The percentage of workers employed in agriculture has increased from 42.5 percent in 2018-19 to 46.1 percent in 2023-24
India’s partnership with the US and IPEF collaboration are all good, but New Delhi needs massive funds for climate action
The average earnings of both self-employed and salaried workers, after adjusting for inflation, have shrunk in the last five years
The RBI data shows that overall, in line with the banking sector, NBFCs too have decreased the exposure to unsecured loans following the regulatory caution
India needs to handle its multipolarity deftly to safeguard its relationship with America
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is defiant in the face of the High Court ruling in favour of the governor's consent to prosecute. But its fallout affects governance and the reputation of a government with a comfortable majority but some powerful CM aspirants
Michel Barnier’s deficit challenge makes negotiating with Boris Johnson look easy
