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  ECONOMY & POLICY   |   SPECIAL ANALYSIS The IMF’s endorsement strengthens the government’s defence of revised national accounts. Yet questions raised by former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg highlight the need for transparent data, consistent comparisons and a closer look at what headline growth means. Illustrative graphic supplied for this story; not an official GDP chart. BY BIZ MASALA DESK   •   20 OCTOBER 2026 India’s economic growth debate has taken an important turn. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the country’s revised Gross Domestic Product (GDP) methodology, strengthening the government’s defence of its statistical framework. The endorsement comes amid controversy over reported real GDP growth of 7.8% in April–June 2026 and criticism from two prominent former policymakers: Raghuram Rajan and Subhash Chandra Garg. The dispute is about more than whether India is growing ra...

  BIZ MASALA   |   BUSINESS • MARKETS • ECONOMY • PEOPLE Investment announcements are only the beginning. The real test is whether growth delivers secure work, better earnings and wider opportunity. HERO IMAGE — Women work at sewing stations in a garment factory. Photograph supplied by the editor; original source and republication permission should be confirmed. By Biz Masala | Employment & State Economy The contest between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is often framed around investment, infrastructure and the next big industrial project. For workers, however, the more practical question is different: which economy is creating jobs that people can access, keep and build a future around? The answer is not captured by one unemployment rate or one investment announcement. Employment participation, job quality, pay, the mix of sectors and the number of projects that actually begin operating all matter. Official labour-market data offer a useful starting point...

  BIZ MASALA   |   BUSINESS EXPLAINER From manufacturers and warehouses to delivery platforms: understanding accountability in India’s fast-moving grocery business Biz Masala Business Explainer   •   20 October 2026 Illustrative editorial artwork; it does not depict a specific company or facility. The convenience is immediate. But who is accountable? Quick commerce has changed how consumers buy everyday essentials. Behind the convenience is a chain of manufacturers, distributors, warehouse operators, retailers, e-commerce food businesses and delivery personnel. Each may handle a different part of the journey—but the customer experiences only the final product. A Maharashtra food-safety investigation reported in October 2026 has brought the issue into focus. Published reports described allegations that expired or rejected food intended for disposal was diverted back into commercial channels. Those allegations remain under investigation and must no...

  INVESTIGATION   |   FOOD & COMMERCE Inside Maharashtra’s ₹48-lakh food-safety investigation A Biz Masala Deep Dive   •   19 October 2026 Hero image: illustrative editorial artwork created for this story; it is not a photograph of the specific facilities under investigation. 8,392 kg food stock reported seized ₹48.09 lakh reported value of seized stock 5 licences reported suspended by FDA   EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a reported first draft based on published coverage of Maharashtra FDA action and official FSSAI guidance. Allegations and inspection findings are attributed to authorities or reporting; they are not findings of guilt. Primary inspection records and detailed responses from the named companies should be obtained before publication. The question is not only how much food was seized A Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation has put a basic but consequential quest...