
Wealth inequality in India dipped during Covid; here’s how
SBI Research says among "relatively laggard states" in terms of unequal distribution of wealth, rice and wheat procurement had a significant impact on "reducing inequality".
SBI Research says among "relatively laggard states" in terms of unequal distribution of wealth, rice and wheat procurement had a significant impact on "reducing inequality".
Despite progress, the ongoing task of ending poverty for 228.9 million poor in 2019/2021 is daunting, says a UN report, adding that 205 million of nearly 229 million poor people live in rural areas.
India was ranked 130 in 2020, with index value of 0.645. Drop in 2021 attributed to Covid, geo-political crisis, climate change, which affected 90% countries, taking them backwards in ranking
While the unemployment rate among females in urban areas in ages 15 years and above declined to 10.1%, for males it dipped to 7.7%, shows the NSO survey.
The slowing pace of highway construction despite large number active contracts is a cause of concern.
Industries' move to digitalise critical power equipment augurs well for the power value chain — from generation, transmission, distribution, to consumption.
As per ANAROCK Research, the first nine months of 2021 saw 27% higher new residential supply than the full-year supply in 2020 across the top seven cities
In the coming year, the pharma industry will continue to reimagine itself while driving growth and boosting value.
Here's how digital supply chain start-ups are in the works in this burgeoning industry.
Soaring sales have made the country one of the luxury car maker's premier markets.