India's productivity gap with China widens despite strong GDP growth; manufacturing leap still missing: ReportIndia's labour productivity gap with China has widened significantly since 2000, despite strong economic growth. The country has yet to ach...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
India needs to raise R&D spending to 2 pc of GDP by 2035 to boost manufacturing: ReportIndia's manufacturing growth is hampered by low R&D spending, currently at 0.6% of GDP, a report highlights. To boost its manufacturing sha...
20 May, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
If India wants faster growth, it must first solve its female labour force participation problemIndia's female workforce participation lags behind peer nations. Boosting this rate could significantly increase GDP. Experts suggest focus...
20 May, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
India’s fuel resilience amid global oil turmoilThe article describes India’s economy as “resilient” amid the West Asia crisis, highlighting the country’s ability to maintain stable fuel ...
09 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
India’s textile output shrinks in March as Iran war fuels input costs, hitsIndia's textile production saw a significant drop in March. Key sectors like readymade garments and cotton goods faced challenges. Rising c...
01 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
20 countries with the worst work-life balance in 2025: Long hours, low benefits, and rising stress levelsThis report shows countries with poor work-life balance in 2025. It explains how long work hours, low leave, and weak benefits affect peopl...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
Taken-for-granted separation between economics & strategy has collapsed in 21st Century: Pradeep MehtaThe lines between economics and strategy have blurred, as highlighted in CUTS International's geoeconomic webinar. Experts discussed how tr...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Separation between economics & strategy that was taken for granted has collapsed in 21stCenturyA recent CUTS International webinar under its Geoeconomic Monograph Series highlighted how global economics and geopolitics are now deeply ...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
High minimum wages in India slows down formal job creation: FEDThe Foundation for Economic Development (FED), in its report released on Thursday, said workers should be allowed to freely negotiate their...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
AgriTech could add $90 billion to Southeast Asia’s GDP by 2033: ReportWhile investments have seen a recent decline due to structural challenges, opportunities abound in digital value chains, AgriFinTech, deep ...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Iran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNGA Middle East conflict has disrupted global liquefied natural gas supply. This has caused prices to surge, impacting Asian nations heavily ...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Bangladesh's inflation spikes 12-year high to 11.66% in July amid widespread anti-quota protestsBangladesh faced significant turmoil in July as inflation surged to a 12-year high of 11.66 per cent, sparked by widespread student protest...
13 Aug, 2024, 04.05 PM IST
View: Lessons for India from the Bangladesh growth storyThe recent economic performance of Bangladesh should be a wake-up call for India to focus on low-skill production. The need of the hour is ...
23 Oct, 2020, 10.12 AM IST
Bangladesh has not surpassed India on 'more appropriate' economic metric: Former CEACongress leader Rahul Gandhi had taken a dig at the government over IMF growth projections showing Bangladesh closing in on India in terms ...
18 Oct, 2020, 11.44 AM IST
It's Bangladesh versus India in the development raceDespite its struggles in manufacturing, India is growing rapidly -- even faster than Bangladesh, in most years.
26 Feb, 2019, 06.07 AM IST