Food waste consumes a third of global production at a time when the world is facing a severe food shortage, says a BCG report. Read more »
While the jump in GST collections augurs well for the economy starved of good news, most of the increase can be attributed to runaway inflation and the increase in imports. Read more »
The financial stability RBI report highlights the resilience of the financial system and the rising asset quality of the commercial banks. Read more »
The flight of capital to safe haven assets will see the rupee fall further, leading to a full-blown crisis for the Indian economy. Read more »
The GST Council has decided to levy tax on hotel rooms with daily tariff up to Rs 1,000 and unbranded pre-packaged and labelled food items, making them more expensive. Read more »
A slump in metal prices simply means that businesses closely related with the industry such as home appliances, automobiles and construction have taken a hit. Read more »
The BJP-led Union government may find it difficult to withdraw PMGKAY as a significant section of India’s population still suffers from hunger. Read more »
While achievements at the WTO ministerial may have silenced the sceptics, India’s tough opening position presented a learning experience for trade negotiators. Read more »
As the pension payments have become unsustainably high, the need of the hour is to bring all statutory pensioners under the National Pension Scheme. Read more »
The looming global recession may be far more serious than anything the world has witnessed since the Great Depression, and could last more than 12 months. Read more »