Articles by Ashokamithran T
Number Theory: How Nifty 50 has changed since its inception in 1995
The index came into existence in 1995 and Nifty 50 has changed over this period
Updated on Sep 19, 2023 07:24 AM IST
Number Theory: Nifty50 @ 20,000 – A remarkable journey
Nifty came into existence on 22 April 1996, trading with the value of 3 November 1995 as base. It comprises stocks of 50 companies representative of the market
Published on Sep 12, 2023 11:21 AM IST
Number Theory: An oil slick over govt's fiscal plan for elections?
The government’s balancing act between inflation and fiscal prudence could become even more difficult
Published on Sep 06, 2023 07:34 AM IST
Key takeaways from the reduction in LPG prices
A look at what the decision to decrease LPG cylinder price by ₹200 may mean.
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 11:56 PM IST
What India has to do to become a developed country
While India becoming the third largest economy in the new few years is almost a given, it will take more than GDP growth for India to become a developed country
Updated on Aug 17, 2023 02:25 PM IST
India’s laptop import restrictions is not a bad move
A look at why the decision to impose an import license on computers, if implemented intelligently, may not be a bad move
Published on Aug 08, 2023 12:42 AM IST
India’s manufacturing activity eases to 57.7 in July
India's manufacturing activity expanded in July, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) at 57.7, slightly lower than June's reading of 57.8. New orders increased, leading to an increase in production and employment. Input costs were at a nine-month high, leading to higher selling prices. Despite a seasonal slowdown, Barclays maintains its GDP growth forecast of 7.2% for 2023-24.
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 11:54 PM IST
Number theory: Charts that explain NDA govt’s tax performance
The centre’s Gross Tax Revenue, as per the provisional numbers for 2022-23, is Rs.30.5 lakh crore, marginally higher than the given in the Revised Estimates.
Updated on Jun 15, 2023 06:20 PM IST
Manufacturing PMI in May hits 31-month high
The seasonally adjusted manufacturing PMI rose from 57.2 in April to 58.7 in May, the highest value since October 2020
Updated on Jun 05, 2023 02:21 PM IST
Number theory: Understanding the state of the Indian economy
The Union government released important economic data including GDP numbers, fiscal figures, and core sector index. What do these numbers tell us?
Updated on Jun 01, 2023 05:36 PM IST
Five key numbers in the RBI Annual Report
RBI's annual report shows a 47% increase in its total income, which led to a higher dividend payment to the Centre and an increase in contingency requirements
Updated on May 30, 2023 10:12 PM IST
Ashokamithran T, New Delhi
Number theory: Green energy overturns investment gap, needs to cover lost ground
The world is expected to invest $1.74 trillion (2022 prices) in clean energy in 2023, 1.7 times the money which will go in fossil fuel investments.
Updated on May 26, 2023 03:55 PM IST
