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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicEconomic inequality

Topic: economic inequality

India & China’s inequality trajectories similar, says economist at Giri Deshingkar Memorial Lecture

Economist Vamsi Vakulabharanam notes that despite differing political systems, both nations have had similar inequality trajectories, particularly after adopting market reforms.

SubscriberWrites: Wealth of a Nation is not measured in gold or money

In the process of wealth assessment, there is a need to distinguish between poverty and inequality. Poverty is an economic construct.

Glittering GDP, high poverty: The paradox of Karnataka’s unequal growth

Karnataka has one of the highest per capita incomes in India, but 36 per cent of the state’s GDP comes from just one district — Bengaluru Urban.

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Debt target to central schemes, expect three significant changes in Budget 2026

The absence of major adjustments in tax rates has meant a decline in general interest in the annual budgets, with less curiosity about what they contain. Budget 2026 could change that.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.