Ishan Bakshi, Sahil Makkar &Amp;Amp; Nitin Sethi

Stories by Ishan Bakshi, Sahil Makkar &Amp;Amp; Nitin Sethi

GDP versus other economic indicators

GDP versus other economic indicators

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2017

It is difficult to reconcile the GDP numbers with other economic indicators.

Why Mayawati needs to reinvent herself

Why Mayawati needs to reinvent herself

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2017

'She should review her strategy of social engineering and get back to the BSP's initial plank of social change.'

End of American dream for Indian youth?

End of American dream for Indian youth?

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Experts say Indian students will have to accept that international space for them is shrinking.

Why India's GDP grew at 7.9% in FY16

Why India's GDP grew at 7.9% in FY16

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2017

RE of GDP for 2015-16 show that the economy grew 7.9% in 2015-16, rather than the earlier estimate of 7.6 per cent.

2017 will see lower pay hikes across India

2017 will see lower pay hikes across India

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2017

Increments in 2017 would be less than in 2016, says survey.

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

Punjab has around 19.7 million voters, of whom 53% are below the age of 40 years.

Pilot study in 3 UTs shows why cash in lieu of PDS won't work

Pilot study in 3 UTs shows why cash in lieu of PDS won't work

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

The research found that 50% of the people were receiving either nothing or less cash than they were entitled in lieu of the subsidised grains that were stopped under the pilots starting from September 2015 till May 2016.

AAP or Congress: Inside Punjab's election of change

AAP or Congress: Inside Punjab's election of change

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2017

Anti-incumbency sentiment in Punjab puts SAD in a weak spot. But voters remain divided over AAP and Congress. Sahil Makkar reports.

Will AAP be the change Punjab seeks?

Will AAP be the change Punjab seeks?

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2017

The only factor working against the AAP, and in favour of the Congress, is the infighting in the former.

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

Akhilesh believes his catchment area is the 4.1 million new voters who are 18 to 19 years old.

Can railways meet its 2016-17 targets? What the figures say

Can railways meet its 2016-17 targets? What the figures say

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2017

In his last Budget, Suresh Prabhu, set an ambitious target for capital expenditure.

Changes in tribal rights and green rules 'save' 130 mines

Changes in tribal rights and green rules 'save' 130 mines

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2017

The changes were made to several regulations in a coordinated manner by the environment ministry, the tribal affairs ministry and the mines ministry over a year.

Data shows economic activity falters after note ban

Data shows economic activity falters after note ban

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

Leading indicators suggest economic activity has been disrupted after demonetisation.

Govt's tax revenues soared in note-ban November

Govt's tax revenues soared in note-ban November

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2017

In the post-demonetisation phase, the govt's tax revenues have ended up soaring in November.

Why advance GDP estimates won't fully capture note ban effect

Why advance GDP estimates won't fully capture note ban effect

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2017

Much of the Q3 data will simply not be available for the CSO to factor in its calculation.

More bad news as investment outlook continues to be grim

More bad news as investment outlook continues to be grim

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2017

The contraction in November this year is the second biggest fall in the current financial year.

What the PM said on 31/12: A fact check

What the PM said on 31/12: A fact check

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2017

PM extended some old schemes and finally said yes to one that was legally mandated for past 2 years.

8/11 and after: The going won't be easy for some more time

8/11 and after: The going won't be easy for some more time

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2016

The bigger worry is that its effects could linger well into the next financial year.

Hardship set to linger

Hardship set to linger

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2016

With cash -- the primary medium of exchange -- all but disappearing, it is now unlikely that the expected fillip to demand on account of a good monsoon and proceeds from the Seventh Pay Commission payout will materialise.

The cost of demonetisation: Jobless hundreds in Jalandhar

The cost of demonetisation: Jobless hundreds in Jalandhar

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

In the fourth of a six-part series Sahil Makkar finds out how badly Jalandhar's sports goods industry was hit by the note ban and the price it continues to pay.