The India-EU FTA cuts tariffs across most trade, but standards, scale and investment will decide whether Indian exporters will gain. #India #EU #FTA Read more »
The 16th Finance Commission prepared state GSDP projections but did not publish them, weakening a useful fiscal benchmark. #FinanceCommission Read more »
The motherhood penalty is not private misfortune; it is a measurable loss of talent and income. #motherhood #gendergap Read more »
Real estate in Tier-II cities is no longer a speculative bet, but demand will still depend on local employment. #realestate Read more »
RBI intervention can prevent panic, but an over-managed rupee distorts hedging, reserves use and exchange-rate signals. #RBI #rupee Read more »
RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit window has pushed Indian banks towards Gulf NRIs, with dollar deposits now priced to attract large balances. Read more »
Integration with global value chains can bypass small firms unless India builds domestic capability and linkages. #globalvaluechain Read more »
India-Japan energy security pact seeks cooperation on oil stockpiles, shipping and upstream assets, but India’s emergency crude cover remains thin. #Japan #energy Read more »
RBI Financial Stability Report shows clean bank books, but household debt, micro firms and costlier deposits need closer watching. #RBI Read more »
West Bengal's debt-funded development can sustain only when institutions lift economic growth rate above borrowing costs. #WestBengal Read more »