GST revenues

GST revenues lose steam: Structural issue or transition pain?

GST revenues slowed sharply in November, signalling emerging stress in the tax system after the rollout of reforms. #GST #GST2.0 Read more »
India-Russia tourism pact

India-Russia tourism pact can balance skewed trade ties

Proposed India-Russia tourism pact that envisages visa-free group travel could diversify India’s heavily skewed economic ties with Russia. Read more »
India-Russia oil ties

India-Russia oil ties in a shifting global order

India-Russia oil ties reflect the larger realignment of global energy markets under US sanctions. #Russia #oil Read more »
indian economy private investment

Indian economy: Inflation cools but investment lags

Fiscal consolidation, monetary policy caution, and deeper reforms will shape Indian economy’s outlook for FY26. Read more »
rupee depreciation challenge

Rupee depreciation: The real drivers of India’s currency fall

Rupee depreciation is caused by sustained pressure from tariffs, capital outflows and high commodity prices. Read more »
STATE capital expenditure

Why states miss their capital expenditure targets

States continue to miss their capital expenditure targets due to weak revenues, rigid budgets, and political incentives. #statefinances #capex Read more »
India GDP growth

India’s 8.2% GDP growth: Boom or sugar high?

India’s 8.2% GDP growth marred by weak jobs and consumption, raising questions about its sustainability. #GDP #economy Read more »
bihar economy challenges

Bihar economy: The state must fix fiscal and logistics gaps

Chanpatia’s collapse reveals how weak land titles, fiscal limits and logistics bottlenecks constrain Bihar economy. Read more »
India's national accounts data IMF

India’s national accounts data need urgent reforms after IMF snub

India must upgrade national accounts data after IMF retains a C grade, calling for better transparency and statistical reform. Read more »
rupee

IMF flags rupee flexibility shift as RBI reduces intervention

The IMF’s “crawl-like” tag signals a shift toward greater rupee flexibility after a year of steady depreciation. #rupee #IMF Read more »