Graduates 43.8% less likely to get informal jobs: EAC-PM studyBased on unit-level data from the 2025 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUS...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
University education system is outdated worldwide: EAC Sanjeev Sanyal at 'India Global Innovation Connect 2026'University education systems globally are outdated. Sajeev Sanyal, an Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister member, stated this a...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
PM Modi holds huddle with Economic Advisory Council on growth strategy; deliberates measures to improve ease of doing business and livingPrime Minister Narendra Modi convened with his Economic Advisory Council to chart a course for India's economic advancement. Discussions fo...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
PM Modi chairs key meet with Economic Advisory Council to asses impact of West Asia warPrime Minister Narendra Modi convened with the PM-Economic Advisory Council. Discussions focused on the West Asia conflict's impact on Indi...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Priority sector lending boosts inclusion, not always guarantee growth: EAC-PMIndia's priority sector lending has aided financial inclusion for decades. However, a recent report suggests that simply increasing directe...
25 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth storySpaceX's AI chatbot Grok faces significant challenges gaining traction within the U.S. government. Federal agencies show a strong preferenc...
21 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Experts back OTC access to NRT across all formats and dosages, including 2 mg and 4 mg, as India struggles with a Tobacco quit success rate under 5%The report highlights the significant economic burden of tobacco use, particularly among low-income households, and underscores how reducin...
08 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
EAC-PM calls for changes in priority sector lending to enhance efficiency; greater flexibility to banksAn Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister paper has proposed shifting priority sector lending focus from economic efficiency to so...
06 May, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Banks cede consumer durable loans to NBFCs as credit cards take over small-ticket financingBank loans for washing machines and televisions are falling. Banks are now focusing on credit cards for these purchases. Non-banking financ...
06 May, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
From childcare to eldercare: EAC-PM working paper pitches inter-ministerial push to formalise care economyA new report from the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council suggests boosting India's care economy. It calls for a special fund, bette...
06 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
PM's economic advisory panel flags demand surge for caregivers, seeks policy overhaul for sectorIndia's Prime Minister's economic advisory panel recommends a major revamp of the care sector. Demand for caregivers is expected to surge p...
05 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Care economy in India: EAC-PM working paper lays out a roadmapThe paper, Re-imagining the Care Economy: From Private Burden to Social and Economic Infrastructure and co-authored by Shamika Ravi, member...
05 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Expansion of cargo handling capacity at JSW Dharamtar Port recommended for EC grantA government sub-committee found coal dust and wastewater impacting mangroves at JSW Dharamtar Port. This occurred before an expert panel r...
05 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
India must map, monitor economic vulnerabilities in energy, food, other areas: EAC-PM chairmanEconomic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev in an interview with PTI further said the ongoing West Asi...
04 May, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
India must identify key chokepoints, mitigate both supply & price risks: EAC-PM Chairman S Mahendra DevThe unrest in West Asia highlights India's urgent need for improved risk management strategies. This is a crucial time for India to pinpoin...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Govt reconstitutes NITI Aayog, appoints new vice chairman; membersThe government has reconstituted NITI Aayog with five new members and Ashok Lahiri as Vice Chairman. Rajiv Gauba, Prof. K. V. Raju, Prof. G...
25 Apr, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
EAC-PM Working Paper suggests SVAMITVA-like scheme for urban IndiaIn a working paper titled Unlocking Rural Property Rights: Social Inclusion and Credit Expansion through SVAMITVA, co-authored by Soumya Ka...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.39 PM IST