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Big Diplomatic Victory For India; Delhi Declaration Gets Adopted | Watch | In Focus

During its G20 presidency, India achieved a significant milestone as leaders unanimously endorsed the New Delhi Declaration after India revised the text concerning Ukraine.

9 Sep 2023
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India Succeeds In Helping African Union Join G20; PM Modi Welcomes AU As A Permanent Member

India's efforts have yielded results. The African Union (AU) is poised to become a part of the G20. PM Modi welcomed the AU President Azali Assoumani to join the G20 roundtable in New Delhi today.

9 Sep 2023
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The Cost Of G20 Presidency | How Much Was Spent On Delhi’s Makeover, Security Arrangements?

According to the budget for 2023-24, the government had allocated ₹990 crore for G20 presidency. The finance minister had said during the budget that the presidency gave India a unique opportunity to strengthen its role in the world economic order. While the budget for direct expenses related to the presidency has been presented, the government has also spent money on the preparation of New Delhi for the grand summit. Over ₹4,100 crore was spent on Delhi in the lead-up to the G20 summit, according to a document posted by Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi on X.

9 Sep 2023
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India’s economy as third largest: Just a guarantee of the inevitable | Mint Primer | Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim of India becoming a top-three economy is likely due to population and economic growth, rather than his term. Yet, GDP isn't the sole indicator of well-being. While GDP is significant, economists prioritize economic growth and per capita income. Japan's stagnant economy challenges the idea of GDP as the only measure. Other factors like health, education, and environment, ignored by GDP, define a nation's well-being. India's low rankings in hunger, gender gap, and press freedom highlight the discrepancy. GDP should be supplemented with holistic measures to gauge true progress and citizen benefits.

14 Aug 2023
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India's Bright Future: A Global Leader | Mint Explains | Mint

Despite global economic and geopolitical concerns, India is expected to grow over 6% this year. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated at the 107th Development Committee meeting at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meeting that current headwinds and strained global supply chains have put tremendous pressure on the global economy, as evidenced by persistently high interest rates, northbound inflationary pressures, and currency depreciation.

8 Aug 2023
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135Million Indians came out of poverty trap in five years | Mint Primer | Mint

Discover the remarkable progress India has made in reducing multidimensional poverty, with 135 million people lifted out of deprivation. This Niti Aayog report highlights the factors driving this positive change, including improved access to education, healthcare, and living standards. Explore the challenges that remain and the nation's commitment to achieving sustainable development goals. Join us for a comprehensive analysis of India's poverty reduction journey!

4 Aug 2023
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What they don't tell you about India's poverty numbers | Mint Explains | Mint

In this video, we explore the issue of poverty in India and the challenges faced in accurately measuring it. The video highlights the leaked data from a 2017-18 consumer expenditure survey, which suggests a potential rise in national poverty rates. However, the government's response to this data has been controversial, raising questions about the accuracy and transparency of India's poverty measurements. The video delves into the complexities of measuring poverty in a developing economy like India and the political sensitivity around poverty numbers. We discuss the official poverty lines based on consumer expenditure surveys conducted by the National Sample Survey and the growing divergence between survey estimates and national accounts. The video also highlights the trade-offs between comparability and accuracy in survey design and the importance of transparency in India's statistical establishment. Overall, the video underscores the need for reliable poverty data to formulate policies that ensure economic gains are shared widely in India.

20 Jul 2023
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Boosting India’s Economy with Infrastructure | Mint Explains | Mint

The Indian economy is experiencing a challenging phase due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, trade disruptions, and lower export growth. The Narendra Modi government has set its sights on reviving the country's economic growth trajectory by investing in infrastructure. In this video, we'll explore the government's strategy and examine whether it will be enough to get India's annual growth rate back nearer to 7.5%.

19 Jun 2023
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Swamy Dismisses 'Shining India', Questions GDP figures | Mint Primer | Mint

In this video, we delve into the recent Indian GDP figures and analyze the claims made by Subramanian Swamy, an Indian politician, economist, and statistician. We examine the growth rates and sectoral performances to uncover the economic reality beyond surface-level statistics. Join us as we unravel the complexities and implications of India's economic situation, providing insights and a comprehensive understanding of the country's current economic landscape.

17 Jun 2023
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Why India may outperform Asian and emerging market peers? | Mint Explains | Mint

Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy, at Jefferies, has stated that he is still overweight on India, with 39% of the portfolio invested in the Indian market in the Asia ex-Japan long-only portfolio.

14 Jun 2023
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