core inflation vs cpi inflation

Low CPI inflation figure masks rising urban living costs

A record-low CPI inflation offers relief on paper, but “felt inflation” in urba areas remains high for most consumers. Read more »
Trump 2.0, India-US trade, US tariffs

US tariffs force India to accelerate diversification plan

Indian government is scrambling to shield exporters as 50% US tariffs threaten $240 billion worth of shipments. #trade #UStariffs #economy Read more »
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Viksit Bharat: Need real metrics to measure progress

India's Viksit Bharat progress hinges on hard metrics — from per capita income to women’s workforce participation. Read more »
services exports

Services exports surge to record highs on global demand

Services exports defy headwinds to post record growth in July, driven by global demand and domestic sales. #services #exports #IT Read more »
US tariff threat

US tariff shock opens up opportunities for India

The US tariff shock could be India’s chance to pivot from export dependency to a credit-powered domestic growth engine. #trumptariffs #moneysupply Read more »
us-india ties, Trump tariffs

Trump tariffs: India faces Hobson’s choice as US slaps 50% levy

Trump tariffs threaten to slash exports by half and destabilise ties unless New Delhi responds with restraint and strategy. #Trumptariffs #trade Read more »
techno-nationalism redraws the global power map

Techno-nationalism is reshaping geopolitics, global trade

Techno-nationalism manifested in export bans, supply chain shifts, and digital firewalls is turning technology into a tool of national power. Read more »
AI and productivity

The AI paradox: Innovation without economic gains

AI is transforming knowledge work, but weak policy alignment and uneven adoption keep its benefits from translating into broader economic growth. Read more »
RBI repo rate cut

Repo rate cut key to reviving credit, easing MSME crisis

RBI must look beyond the Fed and cut the repo rate which is the only lever left to sustain growth. Read more »
gold price rise

Gold price surges on digital demand, reserve diversification

Gold price surge in India is driven by global uncertainty, a weaker rupee, and rising central bank demand for yellow metal. Read more »