GST collections grew 7% year-on-year to ₹1.13 trillion in February, breaching the $1-trillion mark for the fifth straight month, on the back of improved compliance and a recovery in economic activity.
What trade freedom did to Bihar’s farmers

Biren Bahardar from Araria, Bihar, usually sells his harvest to local traders at whatever price they offer (Photo: Sayantan Bera)
9 min read . 07 Mar 2021Sayantan Bera - In 2006, Bihar abolished state-run mandis. What followed is a forewarning for India’s new farm laws
- The system is rigged in favour of the traders who cheat on every possible parameter—from weight to moisture level—which is why very few farmers come to Bihar’s mandis to sell produce
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The simple steps women need to take to plan their finances better

Priya Sunder, director & co-founder, PeakAlpha Investments
4 min read . 01:14 AM ISTRenu Yadav - Four financial advisers share their mantras on how women should take control of their money matters
- Women need to get involved with investment decisions the way they are involved with spending and saving ones
Ola aims to do a Tesla, affordably

When ready, Ola’s factory will produce 10 million e-scooters every year, making it the largest two-wheeler maker globally.
2 min read . 07 Mar 2021Madhurima Nandy - Ola aims to make 10 million e-scooters annually
- The integrated manufacturing plant will have 10 assembly lines, use 3000 robots and around 10,000 workers
The return of puzzling numbers for India’s GDP growth

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5 min read . 07 Mar 2021Pranjul Bhandari The Centre’s plan to pay off food subsidy arrears is likely to distort our GDP readings for multiple years
We are taking our best shot at boosting local production: Rajiv Kumar

The rural population will benefit from the greater value addition achieved via agro-processing and realizing the export potential
6 min read . 07 Mar 2021Gireesh Chandra Prasad One of the things we are working on is to involve states more directly in exports. We are bringing out the second edition of the export preparedness index of states so that states become conscious of their role
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Bill Gates on climate change and the dollar’s exorbitant privilege

A file photo of Bill Gates. (Photo: Reuters)
4 min read . 07 Mar 2021Vivek Kaul The currency’s special status was bolstered by global trade in a commodity the world must give up