The Gross Value of Output of bananas, adjusted for inflation, surpassed that of mangoes for the second consecutive year in 2023-24.
=In 21 states, the time gap between the general Budget and ministry-specific discussions was just one day.
The Supreme Court judges' filings revealed a generally conservative financial ethos, emphasising stability and long-term savings.
With general government debt now approaching three-quarters of GDP, and only incremental reform efforts visible, Pakistan risks prolonging its economic stagnation unless fundamental governance, regulatory, and industrial overhauls are undertaken.
The drop is seen as a significant demographic indicator, reflecting the toll of the pandemic on the nation's population.
Australia, Canada, US and UK are restricting immigration, but other countries are opening their doors.
They are not just underreporting income; they are reshaping what the income tax system perceives, says study.
Religious tourism witnessed 1,439 million tourists in 2022, generating Rs 1.34 trillion in revenue.
From FY20 to FY24, the revenue forgone due to tax incentives for individuals and Hindu undivided families stood at Rs 8.7 trillion, significantly higher than the Rs 4.53 trillion forgone for corporations.
Indian Americans contribute approximately 5% to 6% -- roughly $300 billion -- in federal tax revenues annually.
The average age is 56, making the Lower House the oldest in India's parliamentary history and a year older than the previous Lok Sabha.
The number of digital financial frauds rose more than four times in FY24 year-on-year to comprise 80 per cent of all financial frauds.
The road ahead will require navigating complex financial challenges while fostering job creation and sustainable development in the region.
According to the World Bank, economic growth in middle-income countries, including India, is not accelerating. 'In fact, it is slowing down as incomes increase, with the trend becoming more pronounced each decade.'
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