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 »
VC, startups,

Multilateral development banks need reforms to stay relevant

Despite reforms aimed at giving developing countries greater voice and representation, western dominance remains a significant challenge for multilateral development banks. Read more »
Repo rate

RBI does not rule out future repo rate hikes

RBI has taken a pause after a series of repo rate hikes amounting to 250 basis points, in view of the uncertainties facing the global economy. Read more »
IndiaN economy, $5 trillion economy

$5 trillion economy: 5 states will contribute most to India’s ambitious target

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka will contribute more than half to $5 trillion economy dream. #India #GDP #$5trillion Read more »
RBI MPC meeting begins

RBI must focus on growth amid global turmoil

The #RBI must follow the lead of the #Fed and other central banks that have moderated rate hikes and end the #reporate hike spree for now. #globalrecession #inflation #gdpgrowth Read more »
energy imports, coal energy

Energy imports: India must tap local resources to avert crisis

India must ramp up domestic production of energy as it stares at a situation where a fifth of its GDP will go to energy imports. #energy #GDP #India #economy #cleanenergy Read more »
Fall in private investment troubles India

Focused policy key to higher private investment, faster growth

Lack of a policy roadmap for stimulating private investment may stop India from entering the virtuous cycle of investment-driven demand. #privateinvestmet #inflation #globalrecession Read more »
Focus on its rural infrastructure

Agritech startups key to farm productivity, market access

Agritech startups can boost farmers' incomes by providing innovative solutions to precision farming, farm management, supply chain management, and finance. Read more »
The rupee free fall

Indian economy: RBI confident in the face of global crisis, but concerns remain

Contrary to the optimism in the RBI report for Indian economy, the eight high-frequency indicators tracked by Bloomberg point to moderating credit growth, weaker tax revenues and rising unemployment. #economy #recession Read more »
e-commerce exports

E-commerce exports: India can borrow from China, Japan playbooks

The existing rules governing e-commerce exports are a compilation of the guidelines framed for regular B2B exporters. #ecommerce #exports #economy Read more »