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Fed freezes rate: Why Powell chose the high ground

#Fed chair Jerome #Powell warns of a 'hot summer' for #inflation as tariffs bite and #crude rises, justifying his hold-and-watch stance. #fomc #inflation #trump Read more »
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Trade deficit falls, but crude price risk persists

Brent crude’s sharp rise may upset India trade deficit math, strain SMEs, and widen the current account deficit. #exports #imports Read more »
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Women empowerment must go beyond lip service

India must invest in education, reproductive health, and equal pay to ensure women empowerment and gender justice. #women #empowerment Read more »
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Coal’s last stand: Solar energy to power India’s future

Record coal output masks a bigger story—surging solar energy output could flip India’s energy script and boost its climate credibility. Read more »
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Crude oil prices threaten to derail growth, inflation goals

Rising crude oil prices from the Iran-Israel conflict could raise inflation, disrupt industries, and widen India’s trade deficit. #Iran #Israel #oilprices #crude Read more »
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Dormant assets: India needs reforms to unlock Rs 2 tn unclaimed deposits

India's financial sector is burdened by Rs 2 trillion dormant assets; streamlining KYC and easing claims can return this wealth to the economy. Read more »
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Satellite data reshaping agriculture, rural credit

India is replacing its manual crop survey with satellite imagery, bringing precision, speed, and reliability to farm credit and agriculture policy. Read more »
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Social security net grows, but gaps remain

India has expanded its social security net to cover 950 million people, but policy execution and urban inclusion remain weak links. #socialsecurity Read more »
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Rare earth quest: India must shake off dependence on China

India’s industrial future hinges on ending rare earth dependence and investing in domestic refining and supply chain resilience. #rareearth #China #exports Read more »
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Indian economy faces global headwinds amid trade war, rate cut

With global uncertainty rising, Indian economy is leaning on rate cuts and trade diversification to stay on track. #Indianeconomy #trade Read more »