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How the Quality Control Orders overdrive backfired on MSMEs and exporters

November 10, 2025 6:46 pm

A Niti Aayog report, which is yet to be made public, by the 'High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms' said that a majority of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) cover raw materials and intermediate products instead of finished goods

President Donald Trump, left, greets Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Washington.

Why Hungary, unlike India, got a pass on US sanctions for Russian oil

November 09, 2025 11:31 am

Among nations, New Delhi seems to be paying the steepest price for purchasing Russian oil, in terms of the high US tariffs imposed on it. A trade deal with the US, involving higher purchases of American energy, could be a way out for India.

The US Supreme Court may dampen Trump’s tariff strategy, but he still has other options

November 09, 2025 11:43 am

On the tariffs issue in the US Supreme Court, while all three liberal judges expressed clear signs of scepticism, the big concern for Trump is that three conservatives too have openly expressed some doubts. Here's what has emerged after the nearly three-hour hearing.

The official release on Monday (November 3) said GST revenue “soars” in October 2025, which also saw festive spending on account of Diwali.

GDP: Examining latest GST collections, and where different states stand on revenue

November 07, 2025 7:11 pm

In Explained’s weekly column, titled ‘GDP: Graphs, Data, Perspectives’, Udit Misra contextualises recent GST data. Despite large collections for October, 20 states have collected less revenue than in the era of pre-GST taxes.

Why 8th CPC needs better inflation measurement

Why 8th Central Pay Commission needs better inflation measurementSubscriber Only

November 07, 2025 1:23 pm

The statistics ministry has proposed some drastic changes to how it calculates housing inflation for the new CPI series, which will be released starting February.

It can be helpful to compare Bihar's economic growth with other Indian states from other regions, and the ones to which Biharis often migrate for a better life.

ExplainSpeaking: Has Bihar’s growth reduced the gap with the rest of India?Subscriber Only

November 07, 2025 8:15 am

Bihar manufacturing growth, Bihar growth rate analysis: Bihar’s overall base of economic activity is small. Its growth rates can thus flatter to deceive. With elections around the corner, we look at the state when compared to others like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Kerala.

Noel Tata Chairman of Tata Trusts: As he steps into half-brother Ratan Tata's shoes, a look a their paths, challenges

November 09, 2025 7:32 am

While not as visible or outspoken as Ratan Tata, Noel Tata's strength lies in his approach, insiders say. His management of Trent, where he built Westside and Zudio into household names, reflects his belief in steady growth.

How 'socialist' is Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York?

November 05, 2025 2:20 pm

Zohran mamdani socialist, democratic socialism in New York: Mamdani’s detractors believe his policy prescriptions could spell doom for the city that never sleeps, pushing out businesses while saddling the running of the city with excessive government controls and taxation

From national to district: Why, and how, Uttar Pradesh is capturing local spending data

November 10, 2025 5:16 am

Government surveys tell us how much Indians and residents of different states spend. Now, a novel study has produced data on district-level consumption expenditure data for Uttar Pradesh. This can inform policy decisions.

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What Milei’s midterm victory means for Argentina’s economic recovery

November 04, 2025 3:10 pm

The Argentina midterm was in many ways a referendum on his policy that saw him generously slash public spending in a bid to revive the laggard South American economy. Here is everything to know.