Data Stories
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September 22, 2022, Thursday
Gap widens between US, India on interest rate hikes since pandemic low
US has hiked rates by 75 basis points on Wednesday to help keep inflation in check
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September 18, 2022, Sunday
Statsguru: Six charts explain India's entry into global bond indices
Foreign investors held a smaller share of government securities as of September than they did in March
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September 12, 2022, Monday
Recovery tracker: Spike in air passenger numbers, power generation up
Vehicle registrations were lower than the week before
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September 07, 2022, Wednesday
BS Number Wise: Why India's connectivity gap needs affordable 5G technology
The coming of 5G technology will add over $1 trillion to global GDP by 2030, some estimates say
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August 29, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: Six charts explain the rise of UPI transaction volumes
Smaller transactions dominate the system. Nearly seven out of every 10 transactions initiated via UPI are for less than Rs 500
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August 24, 2022, Wednesday
India to make second foray into chip manufacturing as demand seen rising
Country's chip industry has another chance amid the global trend toward domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
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August 17, 2022, Wednesday
Private good, public loss: PSEs have been losing mkt share to private peers
A Business Standard analysis of data in the CAG report shows the market share of the four insurers is eroding
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August 15, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: Six charts show hits and misses after India's independence
India's per capita gross domestic product (GDP) rose from less than $100 in 1960 to over $2,200 in 2021
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August 08, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: Six charts explain why India's trade deficit is widening
The IMF revised India's growth downward, and data from the commerce ministry show that the trade deficit is widening
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July 26, 2022, Tuesday
Women make progress but higher education has gender balance problem still
IIM Raipur admits more women than men in its PG course but top engineering and management institutes need more diversity
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July 18, 2022, Monday
Recovery tracker: Drop in mobility, air traffic seen in previous week
The Indian Railways recorded 4.91 per cent growth in the quantity of goods carried in the latest week, a decline when compared to ...
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July 14, 2022, Thursday
Number wise: Hike in MLA salaries outstripped growth in common man's income
Delhi lawmakers just gave themselves a salary hike, joining counterparts in widening the gap with their voters' income
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July 11, 2022, Monday
Recovery tracker: Mobility up, power generation dips as Covid cases rise
Number of flights declined; Indian Railways carried more goods, traffic on Delhi roads eased
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July 05, 2022, Tuesday
Punjab power subsidy at multi-year high, other sops in focus in new budget
Punjab's new budget promises sops that may delay the state's date with fiscal prudence
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June 26, 2022, Sunday
Statsguru: Six charts explain state of stressed finances in India
The RBI study turned the spotlight on 10 states that were reeling from financial stress and on their growing inability to service ...
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June 20, 2022, Monday
Recovery tracker: Fewer vehicle registrations, workplace visits dwindle
Electricity generation lower than before as monsoon sets in
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June 01, 2022, Wednesday
BS Number Wise: Taking stock of Indian markets' valuation premium
Data shows that bond yields here are significantly higher than the earnÂings yield
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May 29, 2022, Sunday
Story in Numbers: Sobering facts about alcohol use and abuse in India
About 5.2 per cent of the population aged 10-75 years (about 57 million individuals) need help for alcohol abuse
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May 18, 2022, Wednesday
BS Number Wise: In India's coal crisis, a question about nuclear power
India plans 10 atomic power facilities, joining some other nations in reviewing an alternative fuel that is cheaper and cleaner
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May 02, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: Six charts show India may see another bumper crop year
Wheat procurements may fall this year as exports and the private market have become more lucrative
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September 19, 2022, Monday
Recovery tracker: Lower mobility, power generation in week ended Sept 14
Railway freight traffic numbers were higher than before
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September 15, 2022, Thursday
Recognised problem: Unrecognised political parties doubled in a decade
Only a fraction of the RUPPs declare income and file audit reports
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September 11, 2022, Sunday
Statsguru: Cyrus Mistry's death triggers debate on road safety in India
A Business Standard analysis found that the share of deaths related to overspeeding went up from 34.2% in 2014 to 55.9% in 2021
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September 05, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: 6 charts explain how pandemic led to rise in crime rate in India
Delhi had the highest crime rate among metropolises of 1,859 crimes per 100,000-four times the national average-but had the ...
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August 26, 2022, Friday
Indian states on average have 25 days of public holidays in a year
A Business Standard analysis found that the number of public holidays varies from 14 in Delhi to 34 in Odisha
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August 22, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: Why wheat production has been a cause for concern in India
Wheat production declined by 2.5 per cent compared to last year-its lowest level in three years
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August 15, 2022, Monday
What will it take for India to become a developed country by 2047?
Country's per capita income would need to grow 12.4% consistently to match that of OECD countries within the next 25 years
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August 11, 2022, Thursday
Numberwise: Foreign companies' interest in India fades, shows data
The number of firms active in the country is declining and new manufacturing concerns are scarce
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August 01, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: Where does India stand on Covid booster shots as cases rise
Analysis shows that by September 29, the country will cover 28.6 per cent of the eligible population of 796 million who will be ...
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July 25, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: 160,000 Indians gave up citizenship in 2021 for greener pastures
The top countries for which Indian citizenships were relinquished include the US, Australia, Canada, the UK, and Italy
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July 18, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: India's massive population challenge explained in six charts
Life expectancy at birth reduced from 70.9 years in 2019 to 67.2 years in 2021
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July 14, 2022, Thursday
Air safety: India sees eight aviation accidents every year on average
The frequency of serious aviation incidents is on the rise, but accident numbers have remained constant
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July 11, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: Six charts explain India's aviation industry potential
The latest entrant, Akasa, is said to be focusing on connecting tier-II destinations
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July 04, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: Six charts explain falling rupee and how it impacts the economy
The Reserve Bank of India has been defending the rupee and has lost a significant amount of foreign exchange reserves
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June 21, 2022, Tuesday
BS Number Wise: RBI needs to strike the right balance as rupee falls
As the discussion shifts from internal to external factors, is the RBI being too conservative and could the rupee depreciate
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June 13, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: Six charts show Covid-19 concerns rising again in India
Even as cases in the country rise, the pace of vaccination is falling
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May 30, 2022, Monday
Are labour markets overheating? Six charts explain state of employment
The ILO report also highlighted that incomes haven't returned to pre-pandemic levels across most of the world
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May 26, 2022, Thursday
BS Number Wise: How consumption is set to outstrip food grain production
Consumption will exceed food grain production but the world is not on the brink of a hunger crisis
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May 16, 2022, Monday
Statsguru: New insights into the way Indians live found in NFHS edition
Nearly half of households own a two-wheeler compared to less than 10 per cent that own a car
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May 01, 2022, Sunday
Story in Numbers: Asset growth of politicians between 2017 and 2022
This data analyses how much change these candidates reported in assets
