core sector industries growth

Industrial recovery faces risks despite core sector gains

Coal and steel spur core sector growth, but weak consumer demand and policy gaps threaten India’s bid for broad-based growth. Read more »
India-UAE CEPA

India-UAE CEPA sets stage for green energy and fintech push

The India-UAE CEPA has nearly doubled trade flows and is now eyeing $100 billion in non-oil commerce within four years. #India #UAE #CEPA Read more »
India exports, US tariffs

US tariffs and strong dollar test India’s export resilience

High US tariffs and a strong dollar squeeze India’s exporters, forcing them to diversify markets and currencies for survival. #UStariffs #exports #trade Read more »
Basmati rice dispute

Basmati rice dispute clouds India–EU free trade talks

Basmati rice dispute with Pakistan over geographical indication complicates India’s free trade negotiations with the European Union. #India #EU #FTA #basmatirice #GItag Read more »
GST 2.0

GST 2.0 promises savings, but will consumers benefit?

GST 2.0 cuts tax rates on essentials and cars, but whether consumers see lower prices depends on business passthrough. #GST #tax #FMCG Read more »
Tax collections, direct taxes, refund delays, middle class burden

India’s tax collections surge rests on middle class strain

India’s rising tax collections rely more on refund delays than broad-based growth, raising questions of fiscal sustainability. #Tax #GST #middleclass Read more »
jobs data

India’s jobs data masks structural employment crisis

The latest jobs data hides weak job quality, underemployment, and deep structural flaws in India’s labour market. #jobs #unemployment #PLFS Read more »
Implications of Fed rate cut

Fed rate cut risks stability of US economy

The Fed rate cut offers short-term relief but risks fuelling inflation and triggering stagflation in a fragile US economy. Read more »
RBI's rupee dilemma

RBI’s rupee defence could hurt Indian economy

India’s low rupee volatility comes from aggressive RBI action, but structural reforms, not costly defence, will secure long-term stability. #RBI #rupee Read more »
Indian economy

Indian economy: Declining investment, household savings drag growth

Falling household savings, sluggish investment, and weak job growth threaten Indian economy’s long-term economic momentum. #Indianeconomy Read more »