India-Russia trade

India-Russia trade ambitions face geopolitics and hard economics

India and Russia outlined bold trade targets, but sanctions pressure, payment hurdles and structural imbalances limit what can realistically be achieved under India-Russia trade pact. #Russia #trade Read more »
Rupee depreciation

Rupee depreciation: The currency faces a slow, structural slide

The rupee depreciation at 90 against the dollar is largely because structural trade and capital-flow pressures have overpowered periodic RBI intervention. #RBI #rupee Read more »
GDP deflator

GDP deflator warning: How did the nominal growth weaken

India’s strong GDP numbers mask a worrying slump in nominal growth, driven by a 24-quarter low GDP deflator that distorts policy signals and fiscal planning. #GDP Read more »
FDI inflows into india

Why FDI inflows are faltering — and how policy must respond

India’s weakening net FDI inflows show that the global cycle has turned and domestic policy must close deep structural gaps. Read more »
India-Russia trade ties

India-Russia ties need an MSME-led economic strategy

MSMEs can diversify the skewed India-Russia trade ties and deepen economic resilience. Read more »
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 »