Economy & Policy Analysis

Spurring fiscal equality: Ratio of GST to GSDP higher in poorer states

One aspiration for the GST system was that it would lead to regional development as it is a destination-based tax regime

Apple stock hits record, on the cusp of $3 trillion market capitalisation

The iPhone maker's stock rose 0.6% to end the day at $189.25, putting Apple's market value at $2.98 trillion, according to Refinitiv data

BS Number Wise: The late and lagging government annual reports

Just over half the ministries, departments and autonomous bodies released these crucial documents for 2020-21

More people fly in India, recreation visits dip as Covid-19 cases slow down

Trains carried more goods and power generation increased, weekly data shows.

BS Number Wise: How consumption is set to outstrip food grain production

Consumption will exceed food grain production but the world is not on the brink of a hunger crisis

India has highest tariff rate among new Indo-Pacific bloc, shows data

The IPEF members account for around a third of India's exports

Recovery tracker: Rise in no of flyers, gap on auto registrations narrows

Mobility indicators show more people at transit spots like bus and train stations

Inflation: Why RBI should have paid more attention to detergent prices

Operating at magic price points is like running a high-school experiment in "titration," dripping a liquid of known properties into another of unknown concentration and stopping when the color changes

Recovery tracker: Eid celebrations boosts retail and recreation visits

Traffic has increased in Mumbai and New Delhi

Statsguru: Six charts show Indian economy's structural constraints

The RBI report stated that India would need to boost exports further and carry out import substitution

As India's Covid-19 cases inch up, recreation and shopping visits show dip

Workplace visits increased and power generation continues to inch up, marking economic recovery

Statsguru: Six charts show India may see another bumper crop year

Wheat procurements may fall this year as exports and the private market have become more lucrative

Recovery tracker: More Indians Stepping out, vehicle registrations go up

With more people venturing out, traffic congestion increased in major cities in the country last week, shows data from global location technology firm TomTom International

Statsguru: IMF to World Bank, six charts explain growth forecast revisions

Business Standard guides you through the numbers you need to know to make sense of the headlines

India's trade pacts: A toss-up between strategic interests, economic gains

A free trade agreement (FTA) is due to be signed with Israel in June. By the end of 2022-23, at least one more FTA will possibly be entered into with the UK.

Statsguru: From India to US, six charts show rising global inflation

In the US, consumer price inflation has been higher than in India for the last seven months

Tax clouds over solar power: Still a long way for the sun to shine in India

Import duties on modules and cells from April 1 will add to the regulations and legacy issues confronting solar power developers

Winding path to 'green steel': Transition for sector needs policy enablers

The root of the problem lies in the centuries-old steelmaking process

Covid setback for Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin; 3/4th funds unutilised

In 2019-20, the government was able to utilise 82.5 per cent of the allocated funds

Statsguru: Six charts explain India's arms import dependence

The problematic issue, though, is India's paltry share in the world's exports