Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy

Demand for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) inched up in February to scale an eight-month high, after a month-on-month fall in January, reflecting an uneven recovery in broader economic…

As a part of its Union Budget announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced that the Narendra Modi government intends to spend Rs 10 lakh crore as capital expenditure in the coming fiscal. However, economists are…

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The index of consumer sentiments rose by a robust 7.1% to a 30-month high in September which was the month packed with festivities across the nation, the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy said. However, the first two weeks of October…

More and more opposition parties in India seem to be warming to the idea of reverting to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). There is no denying that such a promise will appeal to current and future government employees. The OPS offers…

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In absolute terms, India’s labour force shrank from 445 mn to 435 mn in six years. Currently, about 1,085 million Indians are aged 15 or above and can be legally employed In absolute terms, India’s labour force shrank from 445 mn to 435…

India's labour force shrunk by 3.8 million during March to 428 million, the lowest in eight months, with both employment and unemployment falling, which is the biggest sign of economic distress, the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy…

There are many indices of proof that seriously contradict the tall claims of employment generation in India There are many indices of proof that seriously contradict the tall claims of employment generation in India Reports on and the…

'The term 'pro-growth' must be qualified somewhat because, while a rising tide will lift all boats, it will not necessarily do so equally.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in Parliament ahead of the Union Budget…