Trump's foreign policy doctrine

Trump’s foreign policy: Anti-war advocacy to imperialism

Trump's foreign policy was never anti-war, and the myth of restraint has collapsed into open coercion and sphere-of-influence politics. Read more »
economic growth under the new GDP series india

New GDP series lifts growth outlook, but oil and trade risks persist

India’s FY27 growth may land in the 7-7.4% range under the new GDP series, but the question is whether that growth is broad-based and job rich. Read more »
Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27

Rupee depreciation is India’s oil warning

The rupee depreciation is not just about higher crude prices, it is also about Hormuz disruption, thin inventories, and a risk-off global dollar cycle. #rupee Read more »
iran conflict

Why a post-Khamenei Iran may resist US designs

The clerical order if the Islamic Republic may fall, but a friendly regime in post-Khamenei Iran remains the least likely outcome. Read more »
RBI dividends

RBI dividend windfall cannot replace fiscal reform

Record RBI dividends and bond purchases have eased India’s fiscal arithmetic, but central bank support cannot be treated as a permanent source of comfort. #RBI #dividend Read more »
Iran conflict

Iran conflict exposes India’s oil and trade vulnerabilities

India’s dependence on imported crude and Gulf-linked gas leaves the economy exposed to a wider Iran conflict through several channels at once. #Iran #energy Read more »
smartphone PLI

Smartphone PLI must now move beyond assembly

India’s smartphone PLI delivered export growth, but domestic value addition stayed shallow, and the next phase must reward localisation. #PLI Read more »
Economic impact of Iran conflict

Iran conflict could trigger a global energy shock

The Iran conflict is no longer just a security crisis, it could disrupt energy flows and shake the world economy. Read more »
India’s ageing population

India’s ageing population demands a universal pension plan

India’s ageing population is rising steadily, but pension coverage remains shallow in a labour market where informal work still dominates. Read more »
REBUILDING US manufacturing capability

US manufacturing: Why Trump tariffs and protectionism may misfire

Trump’s tariffs may raise barriers, but they cannot rebuild US manufacturing capability, skills, and supplier ecosystems. Read more »