Surabhi

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Economy Editor at Business Today. A journalist for nearly two decades, I write on government policy and economy on a wide array of issues ranging from taxation and economic affairs, commerce and industry, statistics and labour markets. A large part o...

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The paper uses unit-level Household Consumption Expenditure Survey data for 2011–12, 2022–23, and 2023–24, to estimate poverty and inequality in India at the Tendulkar poverty line and at higher expenditure thresholds.

India's extreme poverty fell to 2.3% from 21.9% in 12 years, says recent paper co-authored by Panagariya

by Surabhi |Nov 7, 2026

Between 234 million and 421 million people are estimated to have exited poverty, depending on thresholds and methods, also a likely decline in expenditure inequality between 2011-2 and 2023-24.

Early snowfall in the higher reaches of the Himalayas this year, along with the impact of El Niño, has raised concerns that the state’s apple crop could be affected next year as well.

Apple production in Himachal drops sharply amid poor weather

by Surabhi |Nov 6, 2026

Poor weather hits apple output and quality, leaving supplies short for domestic markets and little for exports

The US remains India’s largest export market, with shipments rising to $50.81 billion in April–September 2026 from $45.73 billion a year earlier..

Why US midterm elections may not change the tariff equation for India

by Surabhi |Nov 5, 2026

Experts believe that the tariff policies laid down by US President Donald Trump are unlikely to be pulled back completely

In 2025, 68.5% of enterprises reported positive results from gender equality and diversity initiatives, an increase of 11.1 percentage points compared to 2018

Women's participation in the workforce rises, but the gender gap is far from closing

by Surabhi |Nov 3, 2026

ILO report shows share of enterprises with women CEOs rising to 28.2% in 2025 from 23.4% in 2013, while ICRIER finds that rising female workforce participation in India has not translated into commens...

The tax treatment on equity transactions continues to be a precarious topic with several experiments and policy moves carried out over the course of several years.

BT Explainer: How securities tax policies like LTCG have evolved

by Surabhi |Nov 3, 2026

Experts underline the need for a predictable tax regime; LTCG cut could only partly help boost foreign fund flows

The IMF in its World Economic Outlook released earlier this month has revised upwards India’s GDP growth to 7% in FY27 from 6.4% projected in July.

Finance Ministry projects Q2 GDP growth at 7.35%

by Surabhi |Oct 29, 2026

Monthly Economic Review says domestic demand, investment activity and structural reforms to support growth in rest of FY27

The next growth chapter for Berger Paints, according to Rishma Kaur

by Surabhi |Oct 28, 2026

For Rishma Kaur, Chairman, Berger Paints India, the business is part of a multi-generation legacy. But she has learnt the ropes on her way and is charting a new course of expansion and services.

Consider framing laws to secure domestic workers’ rights: Top court to Centre

Wage growth of domestic workers slower than others, says new ILO report

by Surabhi |Oct 28, 2026

India an important example where nominal wages of domestic workers increased, but the wages for other employees rose considerably faster.

The changes were announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 and passed as part of the Finance Act, 2026.

Finance ministry notifies key GST changes from November 1

by Surabhi |Oct 27, 2026

Changes to benefit businesses by enabling post-supply discounts, provisional refunds under the inverted duty structure and removal of the minimum refund threshold for exports of goods made with paymen...

The CBIC clarified that unmanned telecom towers and bank ATMs need not be declared as principal or additional places of business in GST registration applications.

CBIC clarifies GST registration rules; to benefit those operating from co-working spaces

by Surabhi |Oct 27, 2026

Issues circulars clarifying procedures for applicants, including SEZ developers after GST Council meeting; establishes uniform framework for demand and adjudication