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Economy
UNION BUDGET 2023-24
Without growth or welfare, Budget 2023-24 is one that curtails social spending
One expects welfare spending to spike before elections. But this Budget goes against the grain.
C.P. Chandrasekhar
Environment
Himachal Pradesh’s race for development is threatening its precious heritage, ecology
As the State rapidly strides towards modernity, it seems to have lost touch with the very elements that made it unique.
Siddharth Pandey
Economic Perspectives
Why India is unable to curb inflation
The “business friendly” government appears unwilling to come down heavily on footloose speculators garnering quick gains.
C.P. Chandrasekhar
Personal Finance
Rise of ‘finfluencers’ sparks debate over influence and accountability
As SEBI takes steps to regulate digital financial gurus, questions arise about the thin line between insightful guidance and potential manipulation.
Sambavi Parthasarathy
Economic Perspectives
Is India booming at 76? GDP’s failure to recover fully indicates otherwise
The perception of rating agencies discounts the fundamental and structural weaknesses that have plagued the Indian economy for long.
C.P. Chandrasekhar
Agriculture
Export duty hike on onion sparks fury among Maharashtra farmers
The Central government’s decision to levy 40 per cent export duty on onion has dashed the hopes of farmers expecting to profit from rising prices.
Amey Tirodkar
CONTROVERSY
CAG reports unveil misuse of public funds, calling for enhanced accountability and oversight
Financial discrepancies in key projects and welfare schemes spark discussions on transparent governance and proper allocation of resources.
Frontline News Desk
More stories from Economy
Rajasthan’s gig law a step in the right direction, but more needed to protect platform workers
Gig workers need laws that safeguard them from the exploitation of platform companies and their toxic algorithms.
Ayesha Minhaz
Parakala Prabhakar: ‘Cylinders to the poor, airports to a friend’
The political economist believes that even if BJP were to lose in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, its brand of politics will not go away anytime soon.
R.K. Radhakrishnan
India’s triumphs over poverty marred by an alarming hunger crisis
The NITI Aayog report shows 13.5 crore escaped poverty, but 74.1 per cent of Indians struggle to afford healthy food.
Saatvika Radhakrishna
Can Nasscom’s ‘Responsible AI’ guidelines pave the way for ethical and safe adoption of artificial intelligence?
The tech trade body wants to ensure accountability, transparency, and fairness in the application of generative AI.
Frontline News Desk
GDP estimates fail to adequately capture informal sector
The inherent bias in GDP statistics is exaggerated when it treats performance in the unorganised sector and organised sector as the same.
C.P. Chandrasekhar
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