Will the GST rate cuts boost the economy?, Pg 11.

On September 3, 2025, the GST Council approved a major overhaul of the GST rate structure, reducing the number of slabs and cutting taxes on a majority of items. This follows recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) and proposals by the Union Finance Ministry.

Cuts in time , Pg8

GST Council approves sweeping rate cuts across sectors, aiming to boost consumption and simplify tax regime from September 22.

Giving wings to India’s youth , Pg7

Government launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana with ₹1 lakh crore outlay, aiming to create 3.5 crore jobs.

India’s economic churn, the nectar of growth , Pg6

India's Q1 GDP surges 7.8%, S&P upgrades rating after 18 years amid energy security and transition efforts.

India to be 3rd largest economy: PM, weeks after Trump’s swipe , Pg1

PM Modi woos Japanese investors amid US trade tensions, projecting India as the third largest economy soon.

GDP growth quickens to five-quarter high of 7.8% , Pg1

India's Q1 GDP surges to 7.8%, a five-quarter high, driven by manufacturing, construction, and services sectors.

In an unstable world, energy sovereignty is the new oil , Pg6

Article analyzes India's energy import dependence, proposes energy sovereignty through coal gasification, biofuels, nuclear, green hydrogen, and pumped hydro storage.

Calm before storm , Pg6

India's July IIP grows 3.5%, rural demand shows recovery, but US tariffs and mining slump pose threats.

Which sectors are worst hit by tariffs? , Pg10

US tariffs of 50% on Indian imports severely hit shrimp, diamond, textile, carpet sectors, impacting jobs and exports.

India’s demographic dividend as a time bomb , Pg8

India's demographic dividend faces 'time bomb' risk due to skills gap; 70% jobs threatened by automation by 2030.

Unemployment rate declines to 5.2% in July: govt. survey , Pg14

India's unemployment rate dips to 5.2% in July, women's labor force participation sees slight rise: Government Survey.

PM calls for self-reliance, flags ‘demographic plot’ , Pg1

PM Modi unveils ₹1 lakh crore job scheme, GST reforms, and 'Made-in-India' semiconductor push in Independence Day address.

A paradigm shift , Pg6

India's Export Promotion Mission tweaked amidst US tariff threats, focusing on MSMEs in textiles and fisheries sectors.

Limited gains , Pg8

India's retail inflation hits low amid growth concerns; RBI forecasts pick up from January 2026.

Debunking the myth of job creation , Pg7

₹99,446 crore Employment Linked Incentive Scheme faces criticism for potentially widening labour market inequalities and ignoring skill gaps.

With tariffs, India’s growth rate needs a careful watch, pg 8

Is the Indian economy perfectly balanced?, pg 10.

Time for action, pg 8.

How does the World Bank classify countries by income?, Pg 11.

Interrupted growth, Pg 8.