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In charts and numbers: India’s junk food juggernaut rolls on
Processed food has invaded Indian kitchens, with new data from a government survey highlighting the high amounts of money rich urban Indians are spending to make convenient but risky dietary choices.
2 min read14 Jul 2024Data recap: Informal sector jobs, India-Russia trade, high inflation
News and developments from the week gone by, through numbers and charts.
3 min read12 Jul 2024Shrinking informal economy rings alarm bells for jobs in India
India’s massive shadow economy lost output in the last decade, which saw back-to-back economic shocks, an analysis of a new government survey shows. The losses for India may have mounted to ₹11.5 trillion in seven years.
3 min read10 Jul 2024Why a current account deficit is good for India
India’s current account deficit for 2023-24 was the second-lowest in two decades. But moving towards a surplus isn’t necessarily great news, thanks to a sluggish savings growth and an imminent rush of foreign inflows.
3 min read9 Jul 2024Will NSE’s new rule for SME IPOs curb speculation or hinder growth?
The National Stock Exchange last week imposed a price control cap of 90% over the issue price for SME IPOs. The rule means that the listing-day gain can’t be more than 90% of the issue price. Some industry experts believe it will discourage speculation, while others worry it could hurt valuations.
2 min read9 Jul 2024Income tax cuts in Budget: A half-hearted recipe to fix India’s consumption woes
The upcoming Budget may include something that the interim Budget missed: cuts in income tax. Will the move really help put more money in the hands of people and boost consumption, or is there some other secret sauce?
4 min read8 Jul 2024The end of ad-free streaming? Here’s why ads will ruin your favourite shows
As Netflix and Amazon eye international markets for growth, they not only have to tweak their content but also their revenue models. Ads are playing a key role.
3 min read7 Jul 2024HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI and other Indian banks are rising on global stage. but investors are yet to join the party
Three giants—HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI—have all moved up in the global rankings in terms of market value. But the banking index continues to trail the benchmark Nifty.
4 min read5 Jul 2024Chart Beat: Stable net remittances a shot in the arm for India’s external position
Remittances play a crucial role in a country’s balance of payments position.
1 min read3 Jul 2024Uttar Pradesh tops Tamil Nadu in GST collection: Myth and reality
Uttar Pradesh did report higher GST numbers than Tamil Nadu for April 2024. But that should not be seen as a fundamental point of change.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared