Statistically Speaking

Global Economy Remains Resilient Despite Challenges

17 Apr 2024 03:05 AM IST

Despite gloomy predictions, the global economy remains remarkably resilient, with steady growth and inflation slowing almost as quickly as it rose. The journey has been eventful, starting with supply-chain disruptions in the aftermath of the pandemic, an energy and food crisis triggered by Russia’s war on Ukraine, a considerable surge

Voter Turnout Saga: Beyond Numbers And Statistics

16 Apr 2024 12:01 PM IST

As the world’s largest democracy, India’s electoral saga stands as a resounding testament to the indomitable spirit of its people. From the fledgling days of Independence, when an overwhelming 85% of the eligible populace grappled with illiteracy, the nation has embarked on a transformative odyssey, witnessing a profound shift in

Overall Exports Touch $776.68BN in FY24

16 Apr 2024 02:14 AM IST

Despite persistent global challenges, India’s overall exports (merchandise + services) in financial year 2023-24 (FY24) reached USD 776.68 billion, surpassing the USD 776.40 billion of overall exports achieved in 2022-23 (FY23) with a growth of 0.04 per cent year-on-year as electronic goods, drugs and pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, iron ore, cotton

Retail inflation eases to 4.85% in March ’24, experts flag food price worry

13 Apr 2024 02:29 AM IST

Days after RBI kept its policy rates in abeyance, India’s consumer price index led retail inflation moderated to 4.85 per cent in March 2024 even as food inflation softened marginally and core inflation remained steady at 3.5 per cent. The CPI stood at 5.1 per cent in January and February,

Building India: Infra development in 10 years of Modi govt

12 Apr 2024 01:06 AM IST

The Government of India has embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionize the country’s infrastructure landscape, aiming to bolster economic growth, enhance connectivity, and improve the quality of life for its citizens. With a focus on modernizing transportation networks, upgrading urban amenities, and expanding digital infrastructure, the government has launched

Imports of vegetable oils during November-March decline by 17% volume-wise

12 Apr 2024 01:01 AM IST

The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India has compiled the Import data of Vegetable Oils (edible & non-edible) for the month of March 2024. Import of vegetable oils during March 2024 is reported at 1,182,152 tons compared to 1,172,293 tons in March 2023, consisting 1,149,681 tons of edible oils and 32,471

Over 56 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts created

11 Apr 2024 01:01 AM IST

The government launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to build a comprehensive digital health ecosystem for the country. The mission aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. It provides for assisted and offline mode for the creation of Ayushman Bharat Health

Metro rail expansion: Connecting urban India

11 Apr 2024 00:59 AM IST

Introducing the Metro Rail system has tremendously altered urban commuting patterns. With about 1 crore passengers utilizing the metro daily, it has provided vital ease of commutation to the urban population. Before the advent of the Metro, urban residents grappled with substantial commuting challenges. The rapid growth of the urban

Unicorns Decline In India: HURUN REPORT

11 Apr 2024 00:55 AM IST

The number of unicorns — companies worth over USD 1 billion — in the country has declined for the first time in four years to 67, a report said on Tuesday. The country, however, maintained the tag of being the third biggest hub for unicorns across the world, according to

Ujjwala Yojana: Igniting change, empowering lives with clean cooking fuel

10 Apr 2024 01:21 AM IST

In May 2016, Government ofV India launched Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), a social welfare scheme supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a smoke-free rural India. The key objective of the scheme is to replace harmful cooking fuels such as coal and firewood with clean LPG to protect women

Futures investors help drive gold prices to NEW HIGH IN MARCH

10 Apr 2024 01:15 AM IST

Gold prices scaled new heights in March, finishing 8.1% higher at US$2,214/oz by the end of the month.A flat US dollar ensured that the strong return was reflected in all the major currencies, according to World Gold Council’s monthly report. The rally that started in early March left some commentators

Auto retail sales post modest growth of 3.14 % in March

09 Apr 2024 02:23 AM IST

Despite election uncertainties, economic concerns and intense competition, the two wheeler and 3W segments showcased positive sentiment in March retail sales, especially in the premium and EV segments even as the Indian auto retail sector posted a modest growth of 3.14 per cent yoy in March 2024, with passenger vehicles