The rural economy will need government support-a monsoon revival hasn't washed away farmer worries

New Delhi, July 9 -- Rainfall last week came as good news for Indian agriculture staring at one of the worst droughts of this century. June ended with a 40% deficit in rainfall, which was the fifth wo... और पढ़ें

India needs proactive planning to soften the blow of inflation to vulnerable households

New Delhi, June 25 -- Not so long ago, the Indian economy was described by the finance ministry and the central bank as being in a 'Goldilocks' scenario, which is characterized by low inflation and hi... और पढ़ें

Robust growth is good but India is up against more pressing challenges in need of policy action

New Delhi, June 11 -- Estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) released last week for 2025-26 have created a sense of euphoria over India's 7.7% expansion. While this is marginally higher than expect... और पढ़ें

Excessive austerity could worsen the economic situation that India is trying to escape

New Delhi, May 14 -- Earlier this week, India's Prime Minister exhorted citizens to adopt austerity measures by limiting purchase of gold, avoiding foreign travel, reducing consumption of edible oil, ... और पढ़ें

Episodes of labour unrest reveal the poor state of industrial relations in the country

New Delhi, April 30 -- Recent months have seen worker protests across states. Workers protested low wages and poor work conditions in an IOCL factory in Barauni, Bihar, in February. This was followed ... और पढ़ें

Rising food prices and a weak monsoon pose risks: India must act early to protect the most vulnerable

New Delhi, April 16 -- Two data releases on 13 April held important messages for the government on ensuring food security and shielding the livelihood of citizens. First, inflation estimates released ... और पढ़ें