India-UK trade

Rising protectionism signals end of free trade era

A wave of protectionism is fragmenting markets, raising costs, and threatening decades of free trade and globalisation-led prosperity. #protectionism #WTO #trade Read more »
rupee vs dollar

Rupee faces acid test against dollar amid capital flight

The rupee is under strain from weak capital inflows, trade frictions, and global uncertainty, leaving 2025 outlook fragile. Read more »
India's inflation outlook

India’s inflation outlook under pressure from global trends

Weak demand in the West, volatile energy markets, and China’s slowdown complicate India’s delicate inflation–growth balance. Read more »
GST reforms, Indian economy

Indian economy: GST reforms and FDI surge power recovery

GST reforms, rising investment, and global policy easing strengthen India’s case for sustained growth through FY26. #economy #GSTreforms #FDI Read more »
core sector industries growth

Industrial recovery faces risks despite core sector gains

Coal and steel spur core sector growth, but weak consumer demand and policy gaps threaten India’s bid for broad-based growth. Read more »
India-UAE CEPA

India-UAE CEPA sets stage for green energy and fintech push

The India-UAE CEPA has nearly doubled trade flows and is now eyeing $100 billion in non-oil commerce within four years. #India #UAE #CEPA Read more »
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 »