Specialised investment funds

Specialised investment funds fill India’s missing middle

Specialised investment funds assets reached ₹13,814 crore by May 2026, filling a regulated tier between mutual funds and PMS. #Investment Read more »
India's energy intensity

India’s energy intensity falls, but oil risk remains

Services growth, better technology and BEE schemes have cut India's energy intensity as crude dependence has increased over years. #energy #crude Read more »
India FDI

India FDI recovery masks a manufacturing gap

India FDI inflows rose 44% in 2025, but falling greenfield announcements show investors remain cautious about new factories. #FDI Read more »
India-EU FTA

India-EU FTA gives exporters access, not guaranteed orders

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 »
16th Finance Commission

Finance Commission narrows fiscal transparency for states

The 16th Finance Commission prepared state GSDP projections but did not publish them, weakening a useful fiscal benchmark. #FinanceCommission Read more »
Motherhood penalty

Motherhood penalty keeps Indian women out of work

The motherhood penalty is not private misfortune; it is a measurable loss of talent and income. #motherhood #gendergap Read more »
Tier-II cities

Tier-II cities redrawing India’s housing market

Real estate in Tier-II cities is no longer a speculative bet, but demand will still depend on local employment. #realestate Read more »
rupee, RBI intervention

Rupee weakness is not RBI’s biggest currency risk

RBI intervention can prevent panic, but an over-managed rupee distorts hedging, reserves use and exchange-rate signals. #RBI #rupee Read more »
FCNR(B) deposits

FCNR(B) deposit push puts Gulf NRIs at centre of dollar hunt

RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit window has pushed Indian banks towards Gulf NRIs, with dollar deposits now priced to attract large balances. Read more »
Global value chains

India must climb global value chains, not merely enter them

Integration with global value chains can bypass small firms unless India builds domestic capability and linkages. #globalvaluechain Read more »