Category : Economy


8th Pay Commission: Fiscal Impact Analysis

India's 8th Pay Commission brings 20-25% salary hikes for government employees but raises concerns about fiscal health and widening wage inequality. Learn about the economic implications.

India's FY26 CAD Projected at 1.7% of GDP

Union Bank of India report warns India's current account deficit will rise to 1.7% of GDP in FY26 due to persistent global tariff pressures and a record trade deficit. Learn about mitigating factors and the potential impact of the India-US trade deal.

India's IIP revision needs more than statistical fixes

India's industrial production data faces critical accuracy issues. The NSO's base year revision to 2023-24 won't solve core problems without better data collection enforcement. Learn why field-level gaps need urgent attention.

Self-Employment Creates 35.8 Crore Jobs in India

India's self-employment sector surged from 23.9 crore to 35.8 crore jobs between FY18-FY24, driving labor force participation to 64.3%. Women lead this entrepreneurial revolution with 10.3 crore new jobs.

WPI Inflation Falls to -1.21% in October

India's wholesale inflation turns negative at -1.21% in October 2025 as GST cuts and favorable base effect bring relief. Food articles see significant deflation at 8.31%. Read the full analysis.

Time to rebalance India's inflation strategy

Economic experts argue India needs new inflation framework balancing price stability with livelihood concerns. Current interest rate policies insufficient for headline inflation control.

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