Economy Snapshot
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The growth of indirect taxes has slowed under GST – but the government isn’t worried
The Goods and Services Tax is marginally more buoyant than the previous taxation regime.
Nachiket Deuskar
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As India’s auto industry slows down, car dealerships in Delhi wear a deserted look
Several major automakers are being forced to cut production as inventory piles up.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Wholesale inflation drops from 3.8% to 2.1% in May
A fall in food, fuel and power prices contributed to the decline.
Scroll Staff
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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Wholesale inflation dropped to 5.7% in March
Fall in fuel and mineral prices contributed to the trend.
Scroll Staff
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Economic Survey: How would a universal income for every Indian actually work?
Arvind Subramanian's basic income proposal would require the government to get rid of highly popular subsidies.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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December's Wholesale Price Index rose to 3.39%
The wholesale prices of food dropped by 0.70% year-on-year, compared to November’s rise of 1.54%.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Two charts that explain why China playing around with the yuan should worry India
What happens to Make in India?
Mayank Jain
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Acche Din may be here for businessmen but Indian consumers are still waiting
The Sensex's record highs aren't being reflected in consumer confidence yet.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan