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India has made significant progress in Poverty Reduction - World Bank
A recent World Bank (WB) report, titled World Bank’s Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief, highlights India’s substantial progress in reducing poverty.
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May 1 - 31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Budget 2025-26: Empowering consumption, unleashing growth potential
The Union Budget for 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been a strategic masterstroke aimed at revitalizing India's economy.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Indian private sector is investment shy
Operating in a business-friendly environment, India's private sector is posting record profits. Yet, it remains hesitant to invest in expanding its capacity.
2 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
India needs effective policy initiatives to become 5 trillion dollar economy
India is expected to become the third-largest economy in the world with a GDP of 5 trillion dollar in the next three years and touch 7 trillion dollar by 2030 on the back of continued reforms, the Finance Ministry has claimed early this year.
10 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
India's stock market turmoil: A case of market psychology or impact of market fundamentals?
The Indian stock market has been experiencing significant turmoil over the past five months, with share prices plummeting, market indices dropping sharply, and investors facing colossal losses.
4 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Global financial markets under the shadow of US policy
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently maintained interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%, reflecting a cautious approach amid economic uncertainty.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
VIOLIN BROTHERS: WEAVING EMOTIONS THROUGH STRINGS
Violinists are storytellers, their bows gliding over strings to narrate tales of love, loss, and longing.
2 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Unlouding Loudspeakers: The Unchecked Menace of Noise Pollution
Over a century ago, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Robert Koch warned, “One day, man will have to fight noise as fiercely as cholera and plague.” His words resonate more than ever today.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Transforming grievance redressal
World Consumer Rights Day, observed annually on March 15, is a global event.
4 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Challenges in scaling up and regulatory hurdles for MSMEs - NITI Aayog CEO
A few days ago, NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer BVR Subrahmanyam launched new initiatives for MSMEs.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Strengthening India's IBC: Judicial reforms as the key to economic growth
India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been a remarkable reform, bringing much-needed structure to resolving distressed assets. It has successfully transformed how businesses, creditors, and investors approach insolvency, marking a significant step forward in India's economic evolution.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
The deregulation sprint: India's push for business-led growth
We need double-digit growth, year after year! It's an ambitious call, but why not? India has the potential, the resources, and the momentum.
4 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
India's need for Agricultural Reforms to boost GDP growth
It is often assumed that since agriculture and allied sectors contribute about 14% to India's GDP, their role in the economy is not very significant.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
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Why wait for 2047 to get Viksit? Let's turbocharge India now!
Why wait for 2047 to become a Viksit Bharat when we can achieve it a decade earlier? Why settle for a steady, sleepy, unremarkable 7-8% growth rate when we have the potential to turbocharge it to a thriving 10%+? A recalibration of our tax system is the key to unleash the animal spirits of the economy, boosting consumption & investments and turning our aspirations into rapid, tangible growth. It's time for action.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
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Interfaith: Belief Without Borders
Generally, the basic spirit of the term interfaith or inter religiousness is to bring together people from different religions, sects, beliefs, doctrines and ideas, mainly through the process of dialogue and action.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
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Economic challenges in the New Financial Year
Every financial year (FY) brings a set of challenges for an economy, regardless of its current performance.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Changing Geo-politics: Palestine issue, Trump & Modi
When Donald Trump won the elections for the second time in the US, the world prepared itself to witness drastic changes in geopolitics.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
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A NEW DEAL
Having been labeled the “tariff king\" by Trump, India faces a difficult situation. The Office of the United States Trade Representative has released the 2025 National Trade Estimate Report, outlining the trade barriers faced by U.S. exports.
2 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
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Tamil Nadu's First Economic Survey Provides Roadmap for $1 Trillion Economy
On March 13, 2025, the State Planning Commission, in collaboration with the Finance Department and other key departments, presented Tamil Nadu’s inaugural Economic Survey to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
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"Spirituality is the search for the meaning of our existence and the purpose we serve."
In his insightful address, Ram Nath Kovind underscored the teachings of Paramhansa Ramakrishna, Maa Sarada, and Swami Vivekananda, emphasizing their vision of a world united by love and the boundless potential of the human spirit.
1 min |
March 1-31, 2025
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Some schemes welcomed, but real allocation declines
In the Annual Budget, the Finance Minister allocated ₹1.37 lakh crore to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, compared to ₹ 1.32 lakh crore in the previous budget.
3 min |
March 1-31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Of Benchmarks & Benefits
Banks use various benchmark rates to determine loan pricing. Initially, they had complete discretion over interest rates, leading to the adoption of the Prime Lending Rate (PLR). This internally determined rate was applied to the bank’s most creditworthy customers, with additional risk premiums charged for borrowers deemed riskier. However, this system resulted in a wide disparity in interest rates among borrowers.
2 min |
March 1-31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Sajjan Jindal, JSW Group Chairman receives 'Business Leader of the Decade' award
Sajjan Jindal, JSW Group Chairman, has been conferred with the coveted 'Business Leader of the Decade' honour at the 15th AIMA Managing India Awards, in recognition of his transformative leadership in expanding JSW Group into a global conglomerate.
1 min |
March 1-31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
India needs Development Finance Institutions: Bridging the Gap for MSMEs
India's economic landscape has long been driven by the dynamism of its micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which play a crucial role in contributing to GDP and employment.
3 min |
March 1-31, 2025
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Rate cut to boost demand, says RBI Report
On February 19, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its monthly bulletin, providing insights into the state of the economy.
3 min |
March 1-31, 2025
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INCOME TAX REFORMS
The new Income Tax Bill aims to streamline taxation by using simpler language and reducing the number of sections. Replacing the complex 1961 Act is a welcome move.
1 min |
March 1-31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
TACKLING INFLATION
India's retail inflation stood at 4.31 percent in January, marking a five-month low and a crucial moment in economic policy.
1 min |
March 1-31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
"Cultivating a global culture of wellness"
Dr. Robert M. Goldman: Dr. Robert Goldman explored the profound connection between science, spirituality, and medicine, emphasizing the importance of holistic longevity in shaping a healthier, more unified world.
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March 1-31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Falta Special Economic Zone : it's contribution in the overall socio-economic development of the region
Falta Special Economic Zone (earlier Falta Export Processing Zone) was set up by the Department of Commerce, Government of India in 1984. The Zonal Office of Development Commissioner, Falta SEZ has jurisdiction over the 12 states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. BE spoke to Deen Bandhu Singh, Development Commissioner, Falta Special Economic Zone about the current scenario and the impact of the Falta SEZ. Falta Special Economic Zone (earlier Falta Export Processing Zone) was set up by the Department of Commerce, Government of India in 1984. The Zonal Office of Development Commissioner, Falta SEZ has jurisdiction over the 12 states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. BE spoke to Deen Bandhu Singh, Development Commissioner, Falta Special Economic Zone about the current scenario and the impact of the Falta SEZ.
3 min |
March 1-31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Future of US-India Bilateral Trade: Outcome of discussions between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi
Re-elected after a four-year break, President Donald Trump returned to White House and signed series of executive orders on his Inauguration Day, January 20, 2025.
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