OPEC crisis

UAE exit from OPEC redraws Gulf power balance

UAE’s decision to withdraw from OPEC weakens oil cartel power to fix prices and reshape hydrocarbon markets. Read more »
economic reforms,

Economic reforms: Finance ministry flags risks of chasing short-term growth

The Finance Ministry has warned against short-term fixes as oil shocks test India’s macro stability and economic reforms resolve. #reforms #economy Read more »
rupee depreciation

Rupee depreciation: Why RBI cannot reverse the fall

Oil prices, capital outflows and trade deficits are driving rupee depreciation against the dollar beyond RBI’s control. #rupee #RBI #forex Read more »
IIP growth

IIP growth slows despite record factory output

India’s factory output rises, but cost pressures and weak demand weigh on IIP growth. #IIPgrowth #industry Read more »
Index of Service Production

Index of Service Production looks to close data gap

The NSO’s Index of Service Production will track services monthly, with limits in informal coverage. Read more »
India New Zealand FTA

India New Zealand FTA: Access rises, gains constrained

The India New Zealand FTA widens market reach for Indian exporters, but utilisation will decide outcomes. #FTA #trade Read more »
India’s fiscal deficit rises

Fiscal deficit risks rise as subsidy pressures return

Rising subsidies and interest costs may push India’s fiscal deficit above its glide path in 2026–27. Read more »
India’s FTAs

India’s FTAs need competitiveness, not just access

India’s FTAs with Japan and South Korea show that market access is no substitute for industrial capability. #FTAs Read more »
India growth story falters

India growth story faces deeper structural gaps

Structural weaknesses in jobs, manufacturing and finance could affect India growth story. Read more »
IT hiring slowdown

IT hiring slowdown signals structural reset

IT hiring slowdown signals the end of mass campus recruitment as firms prioritise skills, margins, and deal-linked hiring. #IT #hirings Read more »