GOLD RESERVES, RBI

RBI raises gold reserves amid global uncertainty

India ramps up gold reserves: RBI's affinity towards gold stems from the concerns over the runaway Inflation and geopolitical uncertainties across the world. #gold #RBI #Forex #economy #Indiagold Read more »
VC, startups,

Funding winter: VC firms struggle to step up investment

Start-ups left in lurch as capital gains ruling sends shockwaves through India's VC ecosystem. #startups #industry Read more »
sustainability and justice

Financial inclusion: Time to tie up loose ends

India has done well to improve financial inclusion, but 28% of rural households and 80% of MSMEs still lack access to formal finance. Read more »
Fed rate hikes end

Fed hikes benchmark rate by 25 bps, signals end to aggressive tightening

The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously decided to raise the federal funds rate to 5-5.25%, a level unseen since the global financial crisis. Read more »
wilful defaulters

Global fiscal coordination key to efficient debt management

Despite some obvious benefits, political pressures and difficulty in arriving at consensus act as hurdles to global fiscal coordination. Read more »
global trade

Russia-India FTA can boost time-tested trade ties

By launching the FTA talks, India has chosen to ignore the concerns of the Western countries that have urged India to distance itself from Russia. #Russia #FTA #Indiaeconomy Read more »
global monetary policy coordination

Monetary policy coordination among central banks desirable during crises

Coordinated monetary policy can foster global economic growth and improve economic stability, but it affects trade differently than fiscal policy. Read more »
World economy,

Ghosts of the past continue to haunt world economy

The Global Trends and Prospects report by UNCTAD says the travails of the world economy will linger as the world reels under a financial turbulence. #worldeconomy #recession Read more »
global economy facing recession

Global crisis may slow down turbocharged Indian economy

The optimism around the Indian economy is despite the fact that it recorded a slow growth rate of 4.4% in the third quarter of 2022-23. #indianeconomy Read more »
CRUDE OIL, OPEC+

Crude oil: OPEC+ move may push world to the brink

The future of crude oil prices is dependent on the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine war -- an early end to the crisis may lead to the softening of prices. #crude #OPEC+ #oilprices... Read more »