Digital rupee: The e-rupee or the retail central bank digital currency backed by RBI is expected to be lapped up by the private sector, non-financial consumers and businesses. Read more »
Inflation is likely to be more persistent post-recession -- the economies are likely to face higher than target inflation in years to come. Read more »
More state governments set to join the chorus for bringing back the old pension scheme, even at the cost of financial ruin. Read more »
The India-Australia FTA will lead to the Asian partner’s entry into RCEP, the mega Asia Pacific trade bloc with 14 members. Read more »
Fears of a global recession and uncertainties over commodity prices may force RBI to continue with interest rate hikes, but easing of inflation offers respite. Read more »
Some large economies such as China and India may manage to avoid a hard landing, while some others like the US may escape with a mild recession. Read more »
Issues related to investment and trade in goods to dominate India-EU FTA talks scheduled for November. Read more »
At a time when the Union government is struggling to contain its fiscal deficit, rising debt burden of state governments may spell disaster for the Indian economy. Read more »
Pulapre Balakrishnan’s book 'India's Economy from Nehru to Modi: A brief history' traces the evolution of economic thought under the country's prime ministers. Read more »
The state-run oil refiners are keeping their options open on Russian crude as they apprehend the possibility of most of West Asian crude going to meet European demand. Read more »