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Numbers to watch this week: Credit growth in India, rate decisions in US, UK

4 min read . 01:09 AM IST

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India is reportedly facing pressure to reopen its vaccine exports, which could threaten to slow down its vaccination drive. (AFP)

Vaccination on the up but inequities remain

3 min read . Updated: 17 Sep 2021

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Work-from-home (WFH) or hybrid-work models cut commute to offices, and create the need for slightly bigger houses that are cheaper in city outskirts.

In covid-19, Indian cities finally have a chance to reform themselves

3 min read . Updated: 15 Sep 2021

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If the proposal goes through, multinational enterprises (MNEs) will no longer be able to shift tax liabilities away from their key markets by setting up offices elsewhere

A global tax deal is cooking. Are we ready?

3 min read . Updated: 14 Sep 2021

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Numbers to watch: Inflation in India, abroad; Opec monthly report

4 min read . Updated: 12 Sep 2021

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These districts are spread over 12 states and Union territories (UTs)—mostly Kerala and the Northeast states. (AP)

Why positivity rate is key to covid control

3 min read . Updated: 10 Sep 2021

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Ola will sell its scooters through an omnichannel model, including both online and offline experience centres it is setting up.

Momentum is building for an electric two-wheeler revolution

3 min read . Updated: 09 Sep 2021

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Electricity consumption, one of the indicators in the tracker, reported its fastest annual increase since the pandemic struck. Vehicle sales are tiptoeing towards normalcy, though still remain behind pre-covid levels (Mint)

Engines of economy roar back to life in states

3 min read . Updated: 08 Sep 2021

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Less than a quarter children from low-income urban families, and just 8% among rural ones, were studying online regularly as of August, show findings published Monday by a team of researchers led by economists Nirali Bakhla, Jean Dreze, Vipul Paikra and Reetika Khera. (ANI)

How school closures have hurt our less fortunate students more

3 min read . Updated: 07 Sep 2021

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Numbers to watch this week: India MF data; euro zone policy rate, GDP

4 min read . Updated: 06 Sep 2021

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Kerala, which leads the coverage among large states, has given 1,008 doses per 1,000 population in rural districts, compared to 827 in urban ones. (HT)

Rural races ahead as vaccination expands

3 min read . Updated: 03 Sep 2021

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BSP has been popular among Dalit voters in parts of India, and once ruled a state such as Uttar Pradesh. But the BSP has not been the Dalits’ popular choice in Punjab.

BSP tie-up won’t help Akalis: It’s advantage Congress in Punjab 2022

3 min read . Updated: 01 Sep 2021

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The Centre’s target is to monetize ₹6 trillion worth of assets by March 2025. (Mint)

The capex conundrum in our asset monetization plan

3 min read . Updated: 01 Sep 2021

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The lack of a definitive allopathic treatment for covid-19 has meant that the focus has shifted to boosting immunity.(Representative photo) (Mint)

Ayurveda, the unlikely urban beneficiary of covid

3 min read . Updated: 31 Aug 2021

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Numbers to watch: India GDP, PMI, spending numbers

4 min read . Updated: 30 Aug 2021

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While Covishield supply has been in line with government expectations (mainly on account of the export ban in May), Covaxin has fallen short. (Bloomberg)

We need more Covaxin to meet our vaccination target

3 min read . Updated: 27 Aug 2021

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High-frequency data for August available so far suggest a pick-up in momentum since July. (Mint)

After a quick rebound from covid, recovery slowed in July

4 min read . Updated: 26 Aug 2021

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Ixigo and EaseMyTrip, by virtue of being smaller and having their niches, weathered the pandemic better. (MINT_PRINT)

Ixigo takes aim at MakeMyTrip with ₹1,600-crore IPO

3 min read . Updated: 25 Aug 2021

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Beneficiaries queue up to get vaccinated during a Covid-19 vaccination drive. (HT)

BJP supporters blame people, not Centre, for covid mess

4 min read . Updated: 25 Aug 2021

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What to watch this week: India’s credit growth, US’ GDP

4 min read . Updated: 22 Aug 2021

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