Samreen Wani

Minority report: Unemployment rate among religious minorities up in 2023-24

But was down from the pre-Covid year

Statsguru: A decade of Make in India sees growth, but challenges remain

One of the stated objectives of the Make in India initiative was to boost manufacturing activity and improve investments in the sector

Why India is still dependent on coal as UK shovels fossil fuel out

South Asian nation is shifting to clean energy but it is not phasing out the fossil fuel yet

In J&K Assembly elections, welfare promises face a fiscal reality check

Irrespective of who wins the elections, the region's ability to generate its own tax revenue to finance such poll promises may pose a challenge

Statsguru: New schemes to boost EV adoption, align with climate goals

The schemes, PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovation Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) and PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) will replace existing EV subsidy schemes

UPS: Understanding the fiscal implications of govt's new pension scheme

The UPS is seen to be different from OPS since it is funded every year and the burden does not fall on future governments.

Statsguru: Monsoon migration lowers MGNREGS work demand in August

Overall demand for work under the scheme has dipped since the pandemic when over 133 million people sought work. In FY24, the demand had declined to 93.2 million individuals

Statsguru: Monsoon boosts Delhi's air quality, pollution challenges remain

Some regions in the northwest and eastern belts of India have had scant or deficient rainfall this season

India spends more than 3% of GDP on govt pensions, states' burden growing

Centre last week proposed new policy for its staff to manage costs

BS@50: These 50 data points trace India's journey through past 5 decades

From trade numbers to consumption growth, Business Standard explains India's journey through 50 data points

MPC and Inflation: Tracking non-food retail inflation trends in India

If monetary policy cannot influence food inflation, why should it not subject its stance to non-food price spiral?

UPSC recommendations fall short of direct recruitment requirement

Larger proportion of government posts meant for general category goes unfulfilled

On a shoestring: Waqf wallet shrinks on dwindling property income

This is despite an increase in properties registered under the Waqf

Jammu and Kashmir's economic landscape: Of progress and challenges

But the region spends a considerably higher amount on generating assets relative to its economic size compared to the average seen in other states

Statsguru: Violence mars the path to women's empowerment in India

Moreover, significant disparities in wages paid, overall employment and education continue for women, data from the report shows

Statsguru: Rising food prices in India spoil the taste of platter

In June, food inflation was at its highest rate since December at 9.36 per cent, while the headline inflation was at 5.08 per cent

Despite PLI push, electronics imports top $20 bn for fifth quarter

Electronic goods include the imports of computer hardware, consumer electronics, electronics components, electronic instruments and telecommunications instruments

Statsguru: Customs duty revisions in Budget aimed to boost manufacturing

The share of Customs duty in India's gross tax receipts has more than halved in the past decade

India progresses in feeding people, has miles to go to meet target

Despite improvement, one in four of the world's undernourished live in the country

Progress or distress? Track the rise of women-led informal businesses

New Budget schemes seek to improve market access, scaling of operations for women-related ventures