Proof of Growth Lies Beyond GDP Number, Pg14
Article questions India's 7.8% GDP growth, highlighting concerns over methodology, stagnant real wages, declining household savings, and weak private investment.
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Article questions India's 7.8% GDP growth, highlighting concerns over methodology, stagnant real wages, declining household savings, and weak private investment.
Addressing Delhi's student housing crisis, article advocates private sector involvement, land pooling, and increased FAR to meet demand, easing state burden.
India's Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) boosts domestic production, aiming for self-reliance and a $500 billion ecosystem by 2030.
India's Minister emphasizes secure, affordable energy at G20, detailing clean energy achievements, regulatory reforms, and critical mineral strategies for global collaboration.
Union Minister outlines Semicon 2.0, securing ₹1 lakh crore investment to establish a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, fostering design, manufacturing, and talent.
India initiates first soil carbon payments for 2,500+ farmers in Punjab, Haryana, linking regenerative agriculture to direct income and significant environmental benefits.
Saudi warplanes pound Yemen, Houthis claim shooting down F-15 jet, escalating West Asia conflict, disrupting global oil supplies, and displacing over 1 lakh people.
Oman offers India strategic Sohar Port investment to bypass Strait of Hormuz, ensuring uninterrupted Gulf energy access amidst regional tensions.
India's E20 fuel policy faces scrutiny over claimed consumer savings, emission reductions, and forex benefits due to mileage loss and agricultural impact.
New MMDR Amendment Act 2026 sparks federalism debate by restricting states' power to tax mineral rights, impacting fiscal autonomy and revenue generation.
India's 7.8% GDP growth reflects broad-based economic strength, yet challenges persist in quality employment, private investment, and women's labour force participation.
India maintains cautious stance on BRICS local currency trade, prioritizing national economic interests and avoiding a 'one-size-fits-all' approach amidst strategic concerns.
Indian Railways implements multitracking and dedicated freight corridors to decongest high-density networks, boost freight capacity, and reduce logistics costs.
NPCI announces 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, impacting merchants, not customers.
Delhi tops NITI Aayog's India Electric Mobility Index 2025 for EV ecosystem development, with Maharashtra and Karnataka as only large states among top performers.
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 3.75%-4.00% range, signaling further tightening to combat persistent inflation and meet 2% target.
India softens its staunch opposition to WTO plurilateral agreements, proposing safeguards to protect developing nations' interests and ensure equitable trade.
Over 2,500 farmers in Punjab and Haryana earn Rs 2.5 crore in India's first carbon credit payments for adopting sustainable agricultural practices.
Chhattisgarh tops NITI Aayog's regulatory ease ranking, attracting diverse industries like AI data centers and semiconductors through significant ease of doing business reforms.
Government's Blue Economy push transforms India's fisheries into a sunrise sector, boosting livelihoods, exports, and sustainable marine resource utilization.
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