Weak crypto governance spells trouble

Crypto governance gap threatens the $4 trillion market

Dollar‑pegged tokens now worth some $250 bn promise friction‑free payments, but weak #crypto governance risks a digital bank run. #bitcoin Read more »
India exports, tariffs

Trump tariffs offer a strategic opening to Indian exporters

As Trump ramps up tariffs on rivals, India has a narrow window to boost exports and secure a trade pact with the US. #tariffs #Trump #tradewar Read more »
RBI rate cut possible in August

Rate cuts make sense — but only if banks pass them on

Retail inflation is at a six‑year low; further rate cuts are plausible if banks transmit cuts and inflation stays benign. Read more »
manufacturing

Manufacturing rebounds, but caution still warranted

The manufacturing sector shows signs of revival with record new project announcements and rising capacity utilisation in early 2025. #manufacturing #PLIscheme Read more »
fake fertiliser threat

Fake fertilisers threaten crop yields, food security

A nationwide crackdown has exposed the scale of fake fertiliser trade, prompting urgent calls for enforcement and policy reform. #fertilisers #cropyield #agriculture Read more »
CBDC vs UPI vs credit cards

India’s CBDC: Policy vision with unproven demand

The #RBI's #CBDC pilot lacks mass adoption, highlighting gaps in incentives, usability, and market relevance. #digitalrupee #upi Read more »
Need a consistent sin tax regime

A consistent sin tax regime can fix health funding woes

Well-designed sin tax regime covering tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks can help fund India's public health programmes. Read more »
India-ASEAN trade imbalances

ASEAN FTA: India demands course correction in review

India is renegotiating its trade pact with #ASEAN to correct structural #imbalances that have widened its #tradedeficit over the past decade. #wto Read more »
GCCs

GCCs to drive the next growth wave beyond metros

Backed by skilled talent, policy reforms, and rising demand, Tier 2 cities are emerging as the new hotspots for India's GCCs. #GCCs Read more »
Monsoon 2025

Monsoon 2025: Timely rain could reset inflation, rural demand

Managed well, monsoon 2025 could push CPI below 3% and add 0.3 pp to GDP by jump-starting farm incomes and consumption. #Monsoon #economy Read more »