India dodges global economic slowdown, exports grew by 19.7% in Jan-April over the same period last year

After India banned the export of wheat and broken rice, and in light of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war that has impacted global trade, there is a perception that there is a decline in exports from India which will have a negative effect on the Indian economy. There were concerns about the reduced growth rates in exports to Europe and USA, … Read more

CBI conducts massive nationwide search against fake crypto currency mining scam HPZ Token App

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has carried out a massive nationwide search operation covering 30 locations across 10 States and UTs. This is part of an ongoing investigation of a case related to App based fraudulent investment scheme – HPZ Token App. The searches led to the seizure of significant digital evidence, including mobile … Read more

“Goods should move quickly like a cheetah”: PM Modi launches National Logistics Policy, says it will give speed to India’s development journey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today. The policy is aimed at promoting a seamless movement of goods in the country and enhancing the competitiveness of the industry. It is expected to focus on areas such as process re-engineering, digitisation, and multi-modal transport. The policy will streamline rules … Read more

From 81 to 40: Decoding the 41-position jump of India in the Global Innovation Index since 2015

India has made extraordinary progress in the global innovation index rating, ranking in the top 40 for the first time, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) annual report released on September 29. India is now ranked 40th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022 rankings, up six spots. India has moved up 41 … Read more

IMF hails India’s digital cash transfer scheme as a ‘logistical marvel’

On Wednesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that India’s digital cash transfer scheme and several other social welfare programs are a ‘logistical marvel’. While addressing a Fiscal Monitor press conference, Paolo Mauro, Deputy Director of the Fiscal Affairs of India, asserted that there is a lot to learn from India. “From India, there is … Read more

India’s GST collections soar to record high of ₹2.10 lakh crore, Uttar Pradesh overtakes Tamil Nadu in state-wise GST Revenues for April 2024

In another sign of the surging Indian economy, the country has registered the highest-ever GST revenue collection in the just concluded month of April as it breached the coveted milestone of ₹2 lakh crore. As per the latest official data released by the ministry of Finance, the GST revenue collection for April 2024 stands at ₹2.10 lakh … Read more

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva hails the Indian economy as “a bright spot in a dark horizon”

On Thursday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lauded India as “a bright spot in a dark horizon” owing to India’s fast-growing economy even in challenging times. India, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, deserves to be called a bright spot on this otherwise dark horizon because it has been a fast-growing economy even during these difficult times. … Read more

Make India Make: With Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, India can enter the take-off stage of national economic growth

Today India as a nation-state is looking upwards, there is a positive mood, and the economy is moving Northwards. Stock markets are good and GDP growth is getting a thumbs up from economists and rating organizations across the world. We have a very healthy FOREX reserve. We have done a great job in IT, ITES, like BPO … Read more

State Bank of India records highest-ever quarterly profit as net-profit surges 74% in Q1

State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest lender, reported its highest-ever quarterly profit in the second quarter. The bank’s net profit increased 74% year on year for the quarter that ended on September 30, as core income increased and bad loan provisions decreased as the non-performing assets (NPA) ratio dropped. The net profit for the quarter was Rs … Read more

Bottom 50% of Indians pay 64% of GST: Oxfam India’s claims about ‘disproportionate’ taxing of poor is ‘mathematically impossible’. Here is why

Oxfam India, a charitable organisation that supposedly fights against inequality in the country, has stirred the hornet’s nest with its outlandish claims about the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection. In its report published on Saturday (January 15), Oxfam India claimed that indirect taxes are being taken disproportionately from the poor and the middle class as compared … Read more