India vs Bangladesh: Who is really better off? GDP per capita tells only part of the story
The central question is not which country ranks ahead on one per-capita measure. It is how effectively each converts economic…
Month: August 2026
Monsoon sowing recovers: UBS weighs El Nino risk Vs rural resilience amid $20 billion cash transfers
Rural demand likely to stay resilient in FY27 despite monsoon risks: UBS. (Image: AI generated) El Nino and price hike…
Gujarat’s power push hits a land-value wall
Gujarat Farmers Reject Revised Compensation Rules as Protests Against High-Voltage Power Lines Intensify More than two months into Gujarat farmers’…
Why Fitch still rates India at ‘BBB-‘ despite its growth outpacing rating peers
Fitch's assessment of external finances is nonetheless favourable. Fitch Ratings affirmed India’s sovereign rating at ‘BBB-‘ with a stable outlook…
Assam has weakest completion record, Bihar strongest among large states: What MPLADS funds data suggests
The question sought details of funds allocated, released and utilised, including unspent balances. Less than half the money allocated under…
Direct tax collections jump 23%, exceed Budget pace
India’s Net Direct Tax Collections Jump 23.1% to ₹8.11 Lakh Crore Driven by Strong PIT and STT Growth India’s direct…
BRICS nations discussing linking of payment systems: Governor
The BRICS group of nations are discussing the possibility of linkages between their respective fast payment systems and central bank…
SBI pegs Q1 GDP growth at 8%, sharply above RBI forecast
Indian Economy Likely Grew 8% in Q1 FY27, Surpassing RBI Forecast: SBI Report The Indian economy likely grew 8% in…
Inflation, falling rupee behind plan to raise FDI limit for CCEA nod
Proposed Hike in CCEA FDI Threshold to ₹15,000 Crore Aims to Reduce Deal Friction and Attract Long-Term Capital Only seven…
Bihar to join crop insurance scheme from next rabi season
Bihar to Rejoin Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana from Rabi 2026-27 Season Bihar will join the highly subsidised crop insurance…