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India-UK FTA: A gold standard for future trade agreements

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Anoushka Sawhney |Kirtika Suneja

NowMalaysia Warns Kashmir Tensions May Affect Rice SuppliesMalaysia warned Wednesday that tensions between India and Pakistan could potentially disrupt rice imports to the heavily dependent Southeast Asian …2 hours agoAnand Mahindra reacts to India’s Operation Sindoor in retaliation for Pahalgam attackAnand Mahindra is among many Indians who took to social media to express their opinions about Operation Sindoor by the Indian army. The Indian army …
India’s GDP growth unchanged at 7% for FY25 by IMF

Oct 22, 2024 | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Anoushka Sawhney

AgenciesRepresentative photoThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained India’s growth forecast at 7% for FY25, consistent with its July prediction, highlighting that the "pent-up demand" during the pandemic is diminishing as the economy returns to its potential. It is 0.2 percentage points up from the April outlook. For FY26, the forecast stands at 6.5%. The projection is higher compared to both advanced and emerging economies.
Experts foresee minimal impact on retail inflation

Oct 16, 2024 | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Anoushka Sawhney

AgenciesNew Delhi: Increase in the minimum support price for rabi crops will have minimal impact on retail inflation, economists said. Based on the weight of these commodities, the MSP hike will result in a 10-basis point increase in the Wholesale Price Index and a 30-basis point increase in the Consumer Price Index , assuming other variables remain constant, said DK Pant, chief economist at Indian Ratings and Research.
Manufacturing’s ‘Be Your Boss’ moment: About 48% of workers in the sector are self-employed

Oct 5, 2024 | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Anoushka Sawhney

ReutersRepresentative image. Nearly half the employees in the manufacturing sector are self-employed, reflecting the entrepreneurial nature of India’s vibrant startup ecosystem. Latest data from the government’s Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) showed about 48% of workers in the sector are self-employed, surpassing regular wage/salaried employees with a 43.4% share and casual labour at 8.8%. In 2018-19, the share of those self-employed was 43%.
ET Graphics: With more youths in the workforce, skilling remains a challenge

Oct 4, 2024 | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Anoushka Sawhney

SynopsisYouth participation in India's workforce, particularly among women, is increasing. However, a slight uptick in unemployment raises concerns about job availability and the need for skill development. ETtechYouth participation in India’s workforce is on the rise, especially of women. However, a marginal increase in unemployment raises concerns about job availability and skill development.
C-BAM aims to reward India's investment in green energy: French Envoy to OECD

Oct 4, 2024 | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Anoushka Sawhney

Getty ImagesThe Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (C-BAM), introduced by the European Union, aims to recognise and reward India's significant investment in green energy, said Amelie de Montchalin, France's permanent representative to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). "The European approach is neither protectionism nor penalization," Montchalin, who was a minister in the French government, told ET.
Global caution sends private equity-backed M&A deal value to 6-year trough

Aug 29, 2024 | rediff.com | Anoushka Sawhney

The value of private equity (PE)-backed mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in India reached a six-year low during the first seven months of the current calendar year, amid ongoing global uncertainties. The total value of these deals stood at $6.2 billion during the period, down from $9 billion in the same period last year, and lower than the $14 billion recorded during the corresponding period in 2019, according to data from LSEG Deals Intelligence.
Covid Reduced 2.6 Years Of Life Expectancy In India

Jul 20, 2024 | rediff.com | Anoushka Sawhney

The decline in life expectancy was higher among young individuals and those aged 50 to 60. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. A woman walks past a coronavirus-themed graffiti on a street in Mumbai. In the aftermath of COVID-19, life expectancy saw a decline, with socially-disadvantaged groups experiencing the most significant losses.
Why Promoters Are Cutting Stake In Companies

Jun 26, 2024 | rediff.com | Anoushka Sawhney |Sundar Sethuraman

'This trend will continue as long as the bull run continues.'IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Around 462 promoters reported a drop in their shareholdings in March, the highest in at least 12 quarters. The numbers have been rising for four consecutive quarters, even as the stock market indices have risen to all-time highs. The 462 companies work out to roughly 15 per cent of the sample.
Over 85% Billionaires Are Upper Castes

Jun 24, 2024 | rediff.com | Anoushka Sawhney

While other backward classes had a share of 9 per cent, there were no scheduled tribe billionaires. Caste shows, even in riches. More than 85 per cent of total billionaire wealth in India belongs to those from upper caste communities.