inequality and poverty in india

Rural livelihood mission must focus on non-farm jobs

Non-farm focus could help National Rural Livelihood Mission create more employment opportunities for rural poor. Read more »
Russian Crude, crude oil

India feels the heat of Ukraine conflict; natural gas prices to rise further

Indian corporates and households will end up paying more for natural gas with global energy prices being pushed through the roof by gas-starved Europe. Read more »
The world facing monkeypox threat

The monkeypox threat: Here’s all you need to know about the deadly virus

As the fear of monkeypox grips the nation, here’s a guide to the disease -- symptoms, transmission, prevention, and policy measures to curb its spread. Read more »
Liberalised remittance scheme

War on inflation: How interest rate will begin to bite

RBI interest rate hike: Policymakers and central banks around the globe continue to battle inflation amid critical geopolitical situations and look to avoid recession by tightening their monetary policy. Read more »
gold demand in india, gold smuggling

Gold demand: Uncertainties, policies weigh despite inflation

Gold demand and prices usually rise during times of economic turbulence, but the outlook looks uncertain this year. Read more »
methane emissions and climate change

Why curbing methane emissions is crucial in war on climate change

India is the fourth largest source of methane emissions, the impact of which is 28 times greater than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period. Read more »
October 2023 global trade report by WTO

Merchant Shipping Act: Govt to replace imprisonment provisions with penal fines

Amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act is in line with the Union government's effort to decriminalise minor offences and to improve ease of doing business. Read more »
ONDC, ecommerce

Can BSNL revival package help telco break Jio-Airtel duopoly

The Rs 1,64,000 crore revival package will help BSNL launch 4G services -- at a time when its rivals are gearing up to set up their 5G networks. Read more »
telecom, trai

Fed effects another massive interest rate hike amid conflicting signals

The Federal Reserve hikes benchmark interest rate by 75 bps for the second consecutive time, but needs to thread cautiously as the US economy is already showing signs to slowing. Read more »
indian economy

Indian economy: IMF and other forecasters miss domestic, global pain points

The signs of an economic slowdown have begun to register with policymakers and the trickle down effect of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine will not spare India as well.  Read more »