There is a glimmer of hope after the economy came to a “standstill” in the third quarter of 2012-13, growing at 4.5 per cent. Things may have just turned for the better with agriculture performing better than expected. There is recovery of merchandise exports in the fourth quarter of 2012-13.
Gender
Gender Budget – How Far Do We Have to Go to Get Equality?
Report
Are You Willing to Pay More for Railways Transportation in India?
Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)
Resurgence of Indian Telecom Industry
The Quarterly Agricultural Outlook provides an overview of agricultural trends both globally and at the national level. Agriculture continues to be critical to India’s economy given its role in meeting the food and fibre needs of over a billion people and providing livelihoods to millions of households in rural areas. India is a major producer and consumer of several basic food commodities. The challenge is to meet the diversified and increased demand for food commodities as a result of the changing dietary preferences of the population. Imports meet a substantial share of the consumption of edible oils and pulses. The food inflation of the last two years has highlighted the need to watch the imbalances in supply and demand not just of food grains, but also of fruits, vegetables and milk, both in the short and long runs.
The report of the Working Group on Agriculture1 sets out the overall framework for assessing outlook for agriculture over a medium term perspective of the twelfth five year plan.
Business Expectations
Business Confidence Drops Further
External
CAD Sensation: Structural Issues
Education
Quality of School Education and Vulnerable Children in India