The Atal Pension Yojana, launched in 2015, has seen impressive growth, with nearly half of total enrolments coming from five states. Uttar Pradesh leads with 16.1% of total enrolments. ✍️ @rjadHinduBL Data story for @businessline Read:

The #BJP secured a sweeping victory in the #Delhi #election. Wealthier candidates may have played a role—27 of the 31 winners with assets over Rs 10 crore were from the BJP, while #AAP had just 4. ✍️ @YashaswaniChau1 Read:

India’s PMI for manufacturing and services is outpacing major economies like the US, China, and Brazil. In January, manufacturing PMI hit a six-month high, reflecting growing optimism among companies. ✍️ @Pankajwaa Data story for @businessline Read:

The Trump govt’s decision to dismantle USAID is unlikely to affect India significantly. From 2015 to 2024, India received $1.5 billion, with its share of global USAID funding staying flat at 0.2–0.4%. ✍️ @Pankajwaa Data story for @businessline Read:

Cash reserves of Nifty500 companies surged to 35%. From Rs 10.6 lakh crore in Sep 2022 to Rs 14.3 lakh crore in Sep 2024. Reliance Industries leads with the largest cash pile. ✍️ @SindhuHarih Data story for @businessline Read:

In Mumbai, it’s not just top actors, politicians & business tycoons also bank on private security. Maharashtra leads with 7,293 registered private security agencies under the PASARA Act as of Jan 2025. ✍️ @rjadHinduBL Data story for @businessline Read:

Indian Railways faces complexities as freight revenue growth slows, pushing its operating ratio lower. Dependence on the Centre for capex funding continues. Can it find a sustainable fix? #Budget2025 ✍️ @Pankajwaa Visually for @businessline Read:

Education spending is up 12.8% in FY26, with key boosts for mid-day meals & skilling. But does basic school education still need more attention? #Budget2025 ✍️ @Pankajwaa Visually for @businessline Read:

Nifty 50 & Sensex saw little Budget-day cheer, closing flat. But tax relief for the middle class gave FMCG stocks a lift. Markets waiting for more cues? #Budget2025 ✍️ @gurukmurthy Visually for @businessline Read:

India's push for renewables gets a boost with a Rs 2.26 lakh crore allocation for MNRE in FY26. Will this funding be enough to meet ambitious clean energy targets? #Budget2025 ✍️ @YashaswaniChau1 Visually for @businessline Read:

Agriculture spending is leaning more towards doles like PM-KISAN, while funding for research remains limited. #Budget2025 ✍️ @lokeshwarri Visually for @businessline Read:

Food, fertiliser, and fuel subsidies have been on a decline since FY23, easing pressure on fiscal consolidation. How sustainable is this trend? #Budget2025 ✍️ @lokeshwarri Visually for @businessline Read:

Since 2024, the Centre has shifted focus from fiscal deficit to outstanding debt. Rising debt boosts interest costs, crowds out borrowers, and can fuel inflation. Will this strategy pay off? #Budget2025 ✍️ @lokeshwarri Visually for @businessline Read:

Despite calls for higher capex, the Centre’s FY26 capex spend is plateauing at 3.1% of GDP. Time for the private sector to step up. Will it? #Budget2025 ✍️ @SindhuHarih Visually for @businessline Read:

Indirect tax growth slowed to 7% in FY25 (RE) and is budgeted at 8% for FY26. Weak consumption remains a drag, but will income tax cuts from this Budget give it a boost? #Budget2025 ✍️ @SindhuHarih Visually for @businessline Read:

Income tax growth has been the key driver of direct tax collections. For FY26, it's projected to rise 14%, even with concessions for the salaried class in this Budget. Will the trend hold? #Budget2025 ✍️ @SindhuHarih Visually for @businessline Read:

India Economic Survey 2024-25 is out, offering insights on growth, geopolitical risks & more. A key preview before the Union Budget. ✍️ ⁦@SindhuHarih⁩ Visually for ⁦@businessline⁩

Prayagraj Stampede raises old concerns— crowd management has been a challenge since the first post-independence Kumbh. @NCRBHQ data shows 3,935 stampedes in India (1996-2022), claiming over 3,000 lives. ✍️ @rjadHinduBL Data story for @businessline Read:

Fund infusion into MSMEs from the Self Reliant India Fund (SRI) slows in FY25. After a rollercoaster ride in recent years, the equity support for high-growth MSMEs faces new hurdles. ✍️ @rjadHinduBL Data story for @businessline Read:

Slowing growth isn’t just about Centre’s sluggish capex—India’s states have also cut back on capital investments. Election-season revenue shortfalls & limited mobilisation options likely drove the dip. ✍️ @SindhuHarih Data story for @businessline Read: