RCEP vs WTO

India-EU FTA: New Delhi banking on bilateral trade pacts

Issues related to investment and trade in goods to dominate India-EU FTA talks scheduled for November. Read more »
INSURANCE, IRDAI

Rising debt of state governments threatens to derail troubled Indian economy

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

India’s economy from Nehru to Modi – a conversation with Pulapre Balakrishnan

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 »
Russian Crude, crude oil

Russian crude: India may disregard US ire for cheap oil

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 »
EASE OF DOING BUSINESS, EODB

Ease of doing business: World Bank’s revamped index will also put onus on govts

The Business Enabling Environment report that will replace the ease of doing business report needs to be less political, and may have to do away with ranking of nations. Read more »
indian economy

US interest rate hikes: Fed leaves other central banks with hobson’s choice

Interest rate hikes by the Fed will lead to capital outflows from other economies to the US, weakening the domestic currencies and economies. Read more »
inflation and interest rates

Sticky inflation: RBI note to govt may blame supply side factors

RBI monetary policy committee may continue with inflation targeting through interest rate hikes till the repo rate hits 6.50-6.75% levels. Read more »
RBI raises repo rate by 25 basis points

India stares at fiscal strain despite robust tax collections

Various new schemes announced by the government will cause enormous fiscal strain despite record GST and direct tax collections this year. Read more »
g20

G20 presidency: India must focus on climate action, malnutrition

India must leverage the G20 presidency to nudge other nations to take action to ensure international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development. Read more »
US economy faces inflation threat

Surging dollar: Emerging markets struggle to weather economic impact

The emerging markets are left with no option but to match Fed rate hikes as they fight economic slowdown, currency depreciation against the dollar, and soaring inflation. Read more »