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Economy

Waterways to Success

Being a state with a great network of rivers and expansive water bodies, West Bengal boasts of one of the longest navigable waterway networks in the country, with approximately 4,593 kilometers of rivers and canals, of which 97 per cent are navigable.

Uttar Pradesh no longer a ‘BIMARU’ state: Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari praised the development in Uttar Pradesh, stating that the state is no longer a ‘BIMARU’ state but has become one of the leading contributors to India's economy. He also said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has successfully worked towards establishing ‘Ram Rajya’ in Uttar Pradesh.

Freebie Culture

India's long-standing tradition of electoral freebies has once again come under scrutiny, with concerns that it fosters dependence and undermines economic self sufficiency.

Uncertain stimulus

China’s recent pledge to significantly ramp up fiscal stimulus marks an important step in addressing its sluggish economic growth.

Rupee’s Strain

The recent drop of the Indian rupee below the 84- per-dollar mark highlights a growing set of economic challenges for India, largely driven by external factors such as rising oil prices and the withdrawal of foreign investments from the equity market.