Articles by Ashokamithran T
How did the Indian stock market react to elections in the past?
Sensex and Nifty hit record highs post RBI's generous transfer to government. Historical data shows markets have mostly had muted reactions to election results.
Updated on May 24, 2024 03:31 PM IST
Number Theory: The journey of BSE Sensex to 75,000 points
The index touched a new record a day after its market capitalisation crossed ₹400 lakh crore for the first time since its inception
Updated on Apr 10, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Number Theory: NATO’s expansion & why it plans to ‘Trump-proof’ its Ukraine fund
The five charts here show what Sweden brings to the table
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 10:41 AM IST
Number Theory: Can India become self-sufficient in pulses?
Pulses are an important source of protein in non-meat-eating households
Published on Jan 24, 2024 06:21 PM IST
Number Theory: Dim picture of India’s demographic dividend
Government surveys such as the Periodic Labour Force Survey suggest that 75% of India's 14-18 year olds live in rural areas
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 07:53 PM IST
Wholesale inflation rises to 0.7% in December
Wholesale inflation in India rose by 0.7% in December 2023, driven by higher food prices. However, most major sub-categories in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) saw a contraction in prices. The growth in WPI is primarily due to it being higher than the previous year, despite a decline in prices between November and December. The inflation trajectory suggests that input costs remain under control, and the government expects the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to begin monetary easing from June. Meanwhile, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased to 5.7% in December. The cumulative growth in WPI for the first three quarters of 2023-24 still shows a contraction of 1.08%. This could impact the GDP deflator and government fiscal calculations.
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Ashokamithran T, New Delhi
What does data tell us about road accidents in India?
Here is what data on road accidents and their treatment within the criminal justice system tells us.
Updated on Jan 03, 2024 04:46 AM IST
Number Theory: What November's headline inflation figures don't show
WPI inflation, which measures changes in producer prices, was 0.26% in November compared to a deflation of 0.52% in October
Updated on Dec 15, 2023 11:26 AM IST
Number Theory: Four key takeaways from the NCRB reports
Sudden deaths have not increased after the pandemic and farmer suicides are falling, but a large number of suicides are committed by the poor.
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 08:20 AM IST
Number Theory: In poll season, paddy price wars in Chhattisgarh explained
What explains the politics over paddy prices in the state? Here are four charts that unpack this question.
Published on Nov 06, 2023 10:35 AM IST
Road accidents back to pre-pandemic trend, says official data
The year 2022 was the most fatal year for road accidents in India, with 122 per million population dying in road accidents, the highest rate since at least 1970
Published on Nov 01, 2023 11:17 AM IST
Number Theory: Behind the challenges of civic governance in India
Local bodies such as municipal corporations and municipalities are critical in urban governance and the provision of last-mile services to people
Published on Oct 20, 2023 10:43 AM IST
Number Theory: How the economies of poll-bound states look
Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram and Telangana are headed for assembly election next month
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 03:23 PM IST
What do the economies of election-bound states look like?
The state of the economy will play some part in the upcoming state elections, influencing at least some part of the voting decisions of some voters.
Updated on Oct 17, 2023 06:32 PM IST
An ‘econ’ class by the finance minister
Nirmala Sitharaman said the Centre has followed a Nobel prize-winning economist’s ‘nudge theory’ in its policies to great effect. What does that involve?
Published on Oct 10, 2023 01:17 PM IST
Service sector activity rises to 61 in September
Input cost price index softened 2.8 points to 54.4. Output price index too fell 1 point to 53.2 in the reporting month
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 06:42 AM IST
Manufacturing PMI dips to 5-month low on slower new order growth in September
India's manufacturing activity slowed to the slowest in five months in September, with new orders growing at a slower pace, according to a private survey. The Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) dropped to 57.5 in September, down from 58.6 in August, but remained in positive territory for the 27th consecutive month. Despite the slowdown, India's factory output grew at the highest rate among emerging markets in Asia. Employment rose due to increased production and new orders, while input costs eased. However, higher oil prices may increase input costs in the future.
Updated on Oct 04, 2023 07:32 AM IST
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
Number Theory: Understanding the past, present and future of Brics
If Brics countries, given their clout in global economy, can negotiate an emissions path with developed nations, it’ll be a win for both development and climate
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 06:40 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
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