Posts Tagged: indian economy

Economy

Comparison of Indian Banking with Other Emerging Markets

Indian banking has been in the news for all the wrong reasons in recent times. However, this cannot be denied that the fundamentals of Indian banking are strong and they enjoy the fair trust of its depositors.

Economy

All About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana [PMAY –urban]

A substantial part of India’s population is still struggling with the fulfillment of three basic needs- food, clothing and shelter. While food and clothing are still accessible to many, shelter creates a huge gap that is now being tried to be bridged by the government. So, here’s everything that you wanted to know about the all-inclusive housing scheme of Government of India that goes by the name of PMAY.

Economy

US Iran Conflict: Impact on India's Oil Prices

India is facing an oil crunch as Iran and US tensions increase. But why is India suffering in this war? What can be the possible impacts on the Indian economy? Read and find out below.

Economy

How Climate Change Will Affect the Indian Economy?

India has its own growth story. It has grown leaps and bounds since liberalization until three years back from today. Amidst the slowdown and unfinished success story, we have significant challenges coming in the following decades. While harnessing the demographic advantage remains a considerable challenge in the next decade, we have a mammoth task to counter for the next three decades. This challenge is 'Climate Change.'

Investing

Gold Monetization Scheme: Earn Money on your Idle Gold

Gold is one of the most valuable elements found in our blue planet. Throughout history, we've admired gold and used it as a medium of exchange.

Economy

Should LTCG tax on Shares be Removed?

Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax on shares is insignificant in our view. Why do we say so?

Economy

What is the future of E-Commerce in India?

Since its independence, India is looking to make its mark on the world. With the flourishing R&D sector and the advancement in technology, this job has become easier than ever for India. Now India is becoming the new “Land of Opportunity”. But, do all these advancements hold something for e-commerce industries? In this article we’ll discuss just that, and will look at some of our country’s finest e-commerce companies. E-commerce in India

Economy

Economic Slowdown: Why is GDP Growth Rate Declining?

GDP growth rate has declined and that has come following ongoing economic slowdown. The facts are not encouraging but, more important is the analysis of cause & effect for declining GDP growth rate as well as economic slowdown. Why is it so? Here’s a story to explain the same.

Economy

What is causing Slowdown in the FMCG Sector?

After the automobile sector, the FMCG sector is now in the doldrums. For long, private consumption has fuelled India’s growth story. But the latest GDP data has confirmed that the fear of slowdown in FMCG Sector is real and is live. Q1 data shows private consumption growth at a little low over 3%, the lowest over 4 years.

Investing

5 Industries that are least affected by Recession

History repeats itself. If you have been following financial news, you might have come across the apparent signs that we're heading for a recession.The reports of job losses, economic slowdown, client frauds, bank frauds and liquidity crisis are now the talk of the town...It seems we are heading towards a global recession. Despite such uncertainities, there are industries that expand and do well while the rest of the economy suffers and contracts.

Economy

How's India benefitting from US China Trade War?

In this clash of the titans, Third-World countries and especially India are looking to get the advantage. Both super-powers have lost some in this trade war according to the UN. But what’s next?

Economy

Why is the Govt on a PSU Disinvestment mission?

Looks like the Government of India is on a disinvestment mission. But, why is it so? Is the history repeating itself?

Economy

Rising Inflation: Reason behind Rural India’s Malnutrition

Hello, Bharat Sarkar… Rural India is Hungry! Consumer Spending has declined after 40 years and this is a serious indication of malnutrition. Even Bill Gates is aware of the problem but, our own government is probably busy with other things.

Economy

Moody's India Rating 2019: Stable to Negative

Moody’s has changed India’s outlook from ‘Stable’ to ‘Negative’. What exactly does this mean? How do Rating Agencies decide upon their comments? We all know that weather forecasts are never 100% accurate. Are the forecasters at fault?

Economy

Why USFDA increases strict check on Indian Pharmaceutical Companies?

USFDA Whip Continues on Indian Pharma. It’s raining warning letters and inspection reports on Indian pharmaceuticals. Why is this a matter of concern?

Economy

Cutting Income tax Rate: Is Government in Dilemma?

In September 2019, when the government decided to slash corporate tax rate to 15% for new companies, it gave rise to speculation about a reduction in Personal Income Tax (PIT), which was raised to 42.7% for High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) in the last budget. However, recently, the government has virtually ruled out any possibility of a tax cut.

Economy

Why is Privatization of Public Goods important?

There are a lot of goods and services that an individual needs for survival. As Maslow says, 'Physical needs, Safety, and Security, Belongingness, Self-esteem and Self-Actualization" in that order are needed for one's wellbeing and realizing his true potential.

Economy

What is the future of Steel Industry in India?

Steel Industry is the backbone of the Indian Economy. While the government of India has always taken concrete measures to make the industry competitive, the industry is often found amidst a plethora of challenges.