https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/1-15-million-fewer-fresh-formal-jobs-created-in-2023-shows-epfo-data-124022201010_1.html Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/1-15-million-fewer-fresh-formal-jobs-created-in-2023-shows-epfo-data-124022201010_1.html Data released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) shows that 10.78 million new subscribers joined the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) between
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👌👌👌Implications of recession – The Hindu BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/implications-of-recession/article67875716.ece Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/implications-of-recession/article67875716.ece Japan’s slump could hurt as well as benefit India Japan’s economy has contracted for a second straight quarter documenting broad-based fall in
Why UPA II failed on inflation – The Hindu BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-upa-ii-failed-on-inflation/article67871493.ece Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-upa-ii-failed-on-inflation/article67871493.ece Its economists overestimated India’s potential GDP growth. And, inflation persisted due to MGNREGS When presenting the interim Budget, the Finance Minister also
India should strike a hard bargain with UK on FTA – The Hindu BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/india-should-strike-a-hard-bargain-with-uk-on-fta/article67870854.ece lipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/india-should-strike-a-hard-bargain-with-uk-on-fta/article67870854.ece Other than seeking lower non-tariff barriers on goods, India is seeking freer access for its IT and healthcare professionals The government seems
Youth joblessness: As government jobs are limited, reforms and skill development are needed for private employment – Opinion News | The Financial Express
https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/youth-joblessness-as-government-jobs-are-limited-reforms-and-skillnbspdevelopment-are-needed-for-private-employment/3400176 Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/youth-joblessness-as-government-jobs-are-limited-reforms-and-skillnbspdevelopment-are-needed-for-private-employment/3400176/ Among females, almost a third of the labour force was jobless in the October-December quarter of 2023. In fact, female candidates accounted
👌👌👌India Inc must get its act together on capex: RBI bulletin – The Hindu BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-inc-must-get-its-act-together-on-capex-rbi-bulletin/article67867494.ece Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-inc-must-get-its-act-together-on-capex-rbi-bulletin/article67867494.ece Corporates should relieve the government of capex heavy lifting and take advantage of the space ceded in financial markets There are mounting
👌Don’t lose export focus at the altar of import substitution, says Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya – The Hindu BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/dont-lose-export-focus-at-the-altar-of-import-substitution-says-finance-commission-chairman-arvind-panagariya/article67867727.ece Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/dont-lose-export-focus-at-the-altar-of-import-substitution-says-finance-commission-chairman-arvind-panagariya/article67867727.ece To unlock higher growth, embrace global markets, says the trade economist India must preserve its outward export-focused orientation and remain open to
Indian team of senior officials in London to push India-UK FTA talks – The Hindu BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indian-team-of-senior-officials-in-london-to-push-india-uk-fta-talks/article67868257.ece Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indian-team-of-senior-officials-in-london-to-push-india-uk-fta-talks/article67868257.ece India’s negotiating team in London for India-UK FTA, aiming to resolve key issues before general elections India’s negotiating team for the proposed
👌👌👌Asia will continue to stay on course with disinflation: RBI’s Patra | Economy & Policy News – Business Standard
https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/asia-will-continue-to-stay-on-course-with-disinflation-rbi-s-patra-124022000655_1.html Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/asia-will-continue-to-stay-on-course-with-disinflation-rbi-s-patra-124022000655_1.html Signs are pointing towards alignment with central bank targets, says RBI Deputy Governor Debabrata Patra Michael Debabrata Patra, Deputy Governor, RBI Asia
👌👌👌👌👌Tax reforms, reskilling of elderly needed in senior care: NITI Aayog | Economy & Policy News – Business Standard
https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/tax-reforms-reskilling-of-elderly-needed-in-senior-care-niti-aayog-124022000498_1.html Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/tax-reforms-reskilling-of-elderly-needed-in-senior-care-niti-aayog-124022000498_1.html Protection of elderly from financial frauds needs to be ensured, says NITI In its position paper on senior care reforms, the think
What does a guaranteed MSP mean? – The Hindu BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/what-does-a-guaranteed-msp-mean/article67864486.ece lipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/what-does-a-guaranteed-msp-mean/article67864486.ece There are many ambiguities at work here, but the fiscal cost can be daunting. However, farmers need a solution to their income
India Inc boosts capex cycle on brimming economic confidence – The Hindu BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-inc-boosts-capex-cycle-on-brimming-economic-confidence/article67857759.ece Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-inc-boosts-capex-cycle-on-brimming-economic-confidence/article67857759.ece The private capex cycle has already begun across sectors as corporates have de-leveraged their balance sheet and businesses are generating good cash,
Farmers’ demands on MSP will not serve their interests – The Hindu BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/farmers-demands-on-msp-will-not-serve-their-interests/article67860680.ece Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/farmers-demands-on-msp-will-not-serve-their-interests/article67860680.ece A viable price support mechanism for farmers is to revive futures, so that sowing decisions are based on future rather than last
Agriculture: Subsidise, but tax the rich farmers – The Hindu BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/agriculture-subsidise-but-tax-the-rich-farmers/article67861248.ece lipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/agriculture-subsidise-but-tax-the-rich-farmers/article67861248.ece Zero subsidy, no tax; or high subsidies, 10 per cent tax? Rich farmers must choose So the farmers of Punjab are protesting
UK says India needs to open its markets much more for a successful FTA – The Hindu BusinessLine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/uk-says-india-needs-to-open-its-markets-much-more-for-a-successful-fta/article67860904.ece Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/uk-says-india-needs-to-open-its-markets-much-more-for-a-successful-fta/article67860904.ece Deal can be clinched in less than three weeks if right offers are made, says UK official India must be prepared to
Across the aisle by P Chidambaram: Bullhorn economics – Opinion News | The Financial Express
https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/across-the-aisle-by-p-chidambaram-bullhorn-economics/3390486 lipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/across-the-aisle-by-p-chidambaram-bullhorn-economics/3390486/ The NDA government likes to be very loud. This year, while presenting the interim Budget for 2024-25, the Hon’ble Finance Minister (FM)
Across the Aisle by P Chidambaram: All black or white – Opinion News | The Financial Express
https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/across-the-aisle-by-p-chidambaram-all-black-or-white/3397410 Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/across-the-aisle-by-p-chidambaram-all-black-or-white/3397410/ One would have expected that a White paper at the end of BJP’s 10-year rule would be on its tenure but, surprisingly,
👌Chicken thali cheaper than veg option in January as per Crisil, find out why? – Economy News | The Financial Express
https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/chicken-thali-cheaper-than-veg-option-in-january-as-per-crisil-find-out-why/3397123 Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/chicken-thali-cheaper-than-veg-option-in-january-as-per-crisil-find-out-why/3397123/ A sharp dip in poultry prices resulted in 13% decline in cost of preparing a Nov-veg thali as per Crisil’s monthly indicator-