ACCORDING TO THE UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Report, 2022, , seven out of 10 people are likely to be living in urban areas by 2050 The India story is no different: by 2047, half of the country’s population will be living in urban areas. So cities need to be better planned, with infrastructure focussed on spatial, social and economic inclusion.
25 Jul 2023A public debt-to-GDP ratio is a ratio of what a country owes to what it produces, a measure of the financial leverage of an economy. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a wider fiscal deficit and higher public debt-to-GDP ratio. Watch this video to know, how does this affect us?
2 Sep 2022The notice is for an article questioning his credentials to be on the board of directors of the RBI and his knowledge of economics
1 min read13 Jan 2019Asking a woman to pick the 'right partner' in order to have a successful career is a bit outdated
3 min read2 Sep 2021The Economist's analysis of the middle class is too one-dimensional for an economy as complex as India's
8 min read23 Jan 2018Bertelsmann will own 75% and Pearson will be left with 25% in Penguin Random House after the sale
1 min read11 Jul 2017But start-ups will continue to be small in the Indian economy, says Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani
1 min read7 Sep 2016Max Rodenbeck, 'The Economist' magazine's South Asia bureau chief, says to its credit, the NDA government has avoided major mistakes
8 min read5 Sep 2016From its connection to 'The Economist' to the humble 'halwa', here are a few things you may find interesting about the budget
1 min read29 Feb 2016The ad in 'The Economist' is a rare global talent search by a govt company
2 min read27 Oct 2015The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared