China and trump's tariff war

Trump’s tariff war: China’s silent strategy against US blitz

Amid soaring tariffs and economic uncertainty, China is betting on resilience, diversification, and nationalist resolve to withstand Trump's tariff war. Read more »
e-commerce vs kirana

Small retail vs e-commerce: Kirana stores struggle amid digital tsunami

As e-commerce reshapes India’s retail sector, policymakers are scrambling to prevent the extinction of kirana stores. #quickcommerce #ecommerce #retail #kirana Read more »
Ethanol blending

India’s ethanol blending strategy faces a flex-fuel roadblock

The absence of flexible fuel vehicle adoption and pricing reforms could stall India’s ethanol blending strategy just as momentum builds. #ethanolblending Read more »
FMCG labelling reforms

Labelling reforms: Packaged food industry faces a moment of reckoning

The Supreme Court directive on front-of-pack labelling could finally compel companies to confront the health risks lurking behind glossy packaging and usher much needed labelling reforms. #FMCG #labellingnorms Read more »
BANKING, liquidity, interest rate cuts

Interest rate cuts alone won’t fix India’s spending slump

The RBI’s Interest rate cuts may ease financial strain, but muted sales in housing and automobiles signal a larger crisis of confidence. #Indianeconomy #interestrate #reporate #RBI Read more »
Vishwakarma scheme

Vishwakarma scheme struggles to reach India’s informal sector

While policymakers tout the Vishwakarma scheme as a lifeline for artisans, limited loan approvals, regional gaps, and eligibility hurdles suggest a disconnect between design and delivery. #Vishwakarmascheme #craftsmen #artisan Read more »
India to have an integrated transport planning body

India eyes transport planning overhaul to power economic growth

A new integrated transport planning body will prioritise multimodal connectivity and coordinate investments to align fragmented policies. Read more »
office space

Office space leasing: Affordable rents, expanding workforce drive surge

Office space leasing in India has hit a record 70.7 million sq ft in 2024, driven by hiring by global firms and cost-effective real estate. #realestate Read more »
AI washing problem

AI washing threatens to undermine India’s tech credibility

#AI washing is threatening to erode investor trust and stall genuine innovation in India’s fast-growing #techindustry. #aiwashing #aihype Read more »
US-China trade war escalates

Why Trump’s trade war with China is doomed to fail

As Beijing mobilises global alliances and strategic leverage, Trump's trade war risks isolating America and harming its own economy more than China’s. #tradewar Read more »