India exports, US tariffs

US tariffs and strong dollar test India’s export resilience

High US tariffs and a strong dollar squeeze India’s exporters, forcing them to diversify markets and currencies for survival. #UStariffs #exports #trade Read more »
Basmati rice dispute

Basmati rice dispute clouds India–EU free trade talks

Basmati rice dispute with Pakistan over geographical indication complicates India’s free trade negotiations with the European Union. #India #EU #FTA #basmatirice #GItag Read more »
GST 2.0

GST 2.0 promises savings, but will consumers benefit?

GST 2.0 cuts tax rates on essentials and cars, but whether consumers see lower prices depends on business passthrough. #GST #tax #FMCG Read more »
Tax collections, direct taxes, refund delays, middle class burden

India’s tax collections surge rests on middle class strain

India’s rising tax collections rely more on refund delays than broad-based growth, raising questions of fiscal sustainability. #Tax #GST #middleclass Read more »
jobs data

India’s jobs data masks structural employment crisis

The latest jobs data hides weak job quality, underemployment, and deep structural flaws in India’s labour market. #jobs #unemployment #PLFS Read more »
Implications of Fed rate cut

Fed rate cut risks stability of US economy

The Fed rate cut offers short-term relief but risks fuelling inflation and triggering stagflation in a fragile US economy. Read more »
RBI's rupee dilemma

RBI’s rupee defence could hurt Indian economy

India’s low rupee volatility comes from aggressive RBI action, but structural reforms, not costly defence, will secure long-term stability. #RBI #rupee Read more »
Indian economy

Indian economy: Declining investment, household savings drag growth

Falling household savings, sluggish investment, and weak job growth threaten Indian economy’s long-term economic momentum. #Indianeconomy Read more »
Trump tariff

Export figures show India can weather Trump tariff shock

Electronics, gems, and pharma drove August’s export gains, proving that strategic diversification can counter Trump tariff barriers. Read more »
Concert tourism

Concert tourism could unlock new revenue for cities

Concert tourism is giving Indian cities fresh revenue streams, boosting municipal coffers and reshaping local public finance. #concert #tourism #economy Read more »