India heatwaves

Heatwaves may force firms adopt temperature‑linked P&Ls

#Heatwaves have become a balance‑sheet event, eroding margins from Surat’s diamond hubs to Delhi’s data centres—yet firms ignore costs. #corporateprofits Read more »
BIMSTEC, Bay of Bengal, India regional connectivity

BIMSTEC push puts India at heart of Bay of Bengal strategy

India’s BIMSTEC strategy blends hard infrastructure with regional diplomacy to shape a rules-based Bay of Bengal order. #BIMSTEC Read more »
India’s urban housing crisis

India’s urban housing crisis is a ticking time bomb

India’s urban housing crunch deepens as the lack of affordable housing launches leads to a supply drought that threatens India's growth. Read more »
F&O market, SEBI

SEBI reforms: India’s F&O market faces a reckoning

SEBI’s new risk norms mark a turning point in India's F&O market, driven by retail investors and social media hype. #SEBI #F&Otrading Read more »
Weak crypto governance spells trouble

Crypto governance gap threatens the $4 trillion market

Dollar‑pegged tokens now worth some $250 bn promise friction‑free payments, but weak #crypto governance risks a digital bank run. #bitcoin Read more »
India exports, tariffs

Trump tariffs offer a strategic opening to Indian exporters

As Trump ramps up tariffs on rivals, India has a narrow window to boost exports and secure a trade pact with the US. #tariffs #Trump #tradewar Read more »
startup failure

Startup failures: Why India’s unicorns are falling apart

Byju’s collapse and Paytm’s setbacks show that valuation-driven startup expansion cannot substitute for sustainable business fundamentals. #startups #Byju's #Paytm #Ola Read more »
lateral entry, UPSC

Lateral entry reform faces bureaucratic and political hurdles

India’s lateral entry programme needs structural reform and political will to overcome bureaucratic resistance. #UPSC Read more »
RBI rate cut possible in August

Rate cuts make sense — but only if banks pass them on

Retail inflation is at a six‑year low; further rate cuts are plausible if banks transmit cuts and inflation stays benign. Read more »
manufacturing

Manufacturing rebounds, but caution still warranted

The manufacturing sector shows signs of revival with record new project announcements and rising capacity utilisation in early 2025. #manufacturing #PLIscheme Read more »