US Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs

Trump tariffs overturned: What it means for the world economy

US Supreme Court has blocked Trump tariffs, shaking trade deals and raising policy volatility across global supply chains. Read more »
de-dollarisation

De-dollarisation 2026: Tariff war pushes countries to diversify

Tariff coercion, fiscal strain, and sanctions risk are reviving de-dollarisation efforts; a plural currency system likely as no clear successor exists. #dedollarisation #tradewar Read more »
Currency in circulation

Currency in circulation: What India’s ₹40 lakh crore cash stock means

Currency in circulation hit a record ₹40 lakh crore in January 2026 despite UPI clocking about 21.7 billion transactions worth ₹28.33 lakh crore. #UPI Read more »
India-EU FTA

India-EU FTA: Why paperless trade readiness is the real test

The India-EU FTA will deliver only if India fixes the unglamorous plumbing of trade: interoperable, legally valid paperless processes across borders. #India-EUFTA #FTA #trade Read more »
policy circle image

India-US trade deal: Which farm products enjoy tariff cuts

The interim India-US trade deal keeps agriculture products mostly outside the framework, but the real risk lies in a few tariff lines, not a broad import surge. Read more »
The new CPI series impact

New CPI series: Inflation may look steadier after rebasing

The new CPI series broadens services coverage and strengthens housing inflation measurement, including rural rent collection. Read more »
BRICS de-dollarisation drive

BRICS de-dollarisation: What the numbers show and don’t

BRICS de-dollarisation is strongest in Russia-linked corridors and weakest where deep markets and convertibility are required. Read more »
revenue deficit grants scrapped

Scrapping revenue deficit grants could deepen centre-state fault lines

The 16th Finance Commission’s proposal to scrap revenue deficit grants may hurt weaker hill and northeastern states, and may revive ad hoc dependence on Delhi. Read more »
CBAM, EU

India-EU trade deal: CBAM compliance becomes competitiveness

CBAM’s definitive phase from January 1, 2026 makes verified emissions data a trade requirement for Indian exporters. #CBAM #EU #India #exports Read more »
US-Bangladesh deal

US-Bangladesh deal narrows India’s US textile advantage

With the US-Bangladesh deal in order, Dhaka’s 19% tariff and US-input zero-duty window compress India’s edge in thin-margin US apparel categories. #US #Bangladesh #India Read more »