The World Bank (WB) has warned that climate change could erode up to 12 per cent of Zimbabwe's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually if the country does not implement robust measures to tackle the phenomenon.
Initiatives by the government, including preventive measures, universal access to high-quality healthcare, strengthened public health infrastructure, and advancements in medical education, have collectively contributed to making healthcare in India more accessible and affordable for all, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament on Friday.
The Indian automotive sector, which contributes approximately 7 per cent to the country’s GDP, is likely to see 70 per cent workforce expansion in the second half of FY25, a report showed on Thursday.
In a significant departure from its earlier policy focus, the Union government is stepping back from aggressive privatisation efforts and is instead investing heavily in reviving ailing state-run enterprises.
Nepal’s decision to increase permit fees for climbing Mount Everest signals a critical shift in its approach to managing the world’s tallest peak. While the hike in fees ~ from $11,000 to $15,000 during the peak season ~ will undoubtedly bolster Nepal’s revenues
In the March quarter of 2022-23 fiscal, the country’s GDP expanded 6.1 per cent, as per May 31, 2023 estimates. The growth for full fiscal 2022-23 was 7 per cent.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman said on Monday that India has fared relatively well compared with other countries as far as the government debt to GDP ratio is concerned and the country is the third least indebted nation among low- and middle-income countries.
If we look at the economic growth, India’s GDP growth has been exceeding China's for a few years now.
The reported growth figures, while seemingly promising, come with a caveat ~ a dash of scepticism. Behind the curtain of soaring numbers lies a labyrinth of methodology, where the calculation of GDP growth resembles more of an art than a science.
Inflation is expected to remain above the Reserve Bank of India's target level of 4 per cent over the forecast period due to strong economic activity, Majumdar said.
