India’s GDP growth data

India’s GDP growth data still face a trust deficit

India’s GDP growth data under the new series update the economic record, but clearer methods and revision data are needed to restore confidence. #GDP #economy Read more »
Core sector growth

Core sector growth rests on ore, power and public works

India’s rebased core sector index rose to 5% in June as iron ore and electricity offset falling oil, gas, refinery and fertiliser output. #coresector #IIP Read more »
EPFO needs investment

EPFO needs investment skills to match its financial weight

Different liabilities under EPFO’s provident fund, pension and insurance schemes require different investment strategies. #EPFO Read more »
Russian oil imports

Dependence on Russian oil imports carries a US trade cost

Russian oil imports comprised more than half of India’s June crude imports, leaving New Delhi exposed to renewed US tariff threat. #Russia #oil Read more »
rupee depreciation,

Rupee faces sustained pressure as capital flows weaken

A widening trade gap and weak capital inflows have pushed India’s balance of payments into deficit and increased pressure on the rupee. #rupee Read more »
India inflation

India inflation breach shifts attention from rates to supply

India inflation rose to 4.38% in June as fuel hikes and food prices ended a 17-month run below the RBI’s target. #inflation Read more »
UK-India pharma corridor

UK-India pharma corridor links British research with Indian scale

A UK-India pharma corridor can connect British drug discovery with Indian production, but regulatory approval and reliable supply remain decisive. #UK #pharma Read more »
India trade deficit

India trade deficit exposes gaps in manufacturing supply chains

India trade deficit in June at $30.43 billion reflects higher energy costs and the nation's dependence on imported components. #India #trade Read more »
Big cities, India labour market, million-plus cities, urban employment

India’s big cities pay more but create too few jobs

India’s big cities offer higher wages and more salaried work, but their unemployment generation rates remain close to those of smaller cities. #cities #unemployment Read more »
Coal gasification

Coal gasification can cut imports, but at a high cost

Coal gasification may replace imports of chemicals and fertiliser inputs, provided Indian plants can compete without permanent support. #coal #gasification Read more »