As it awaits Budget 2026 announcements, India’s fiscal outlook is marked by high growth, low investment and a looming manufacturing gap. Read more »
Despite strong GDP growth numbers, Budget 2026 faces tight revenue, weak tax buoyancy, and high debt pressures. Read more »
MSMEs want predictable rules, lower input costs, and scalable finance from Budget 2026 -- ecosystem reform, not scheme design. #Budget2026 Read more »
Slowing domestic demand, falling prices and doubts over data credibility point to China's economy losing momentum beneath the surface. Read more »
Budget 2026 cannot soothe anxieties with symbolism; it must prioritise fiscal credibility, smart capex, and job-creating growth. #Budget2026 Read more »
Expectations from Union Budget 2026 reflect a shift towards incremental reform rather than dramatic policy departures. #Budget2026 Read more »
From Austronesian voyagers spreading from Taiwan to Indonesia and beyond, to the rise of empires and the slave trade, migration has shaped cultures and history through time. Read more »
The NPS reform is entering a decisive phase as exit flexibility improves, but investment liberalisation places new demands on governance and trust. #NPS Read more »
The Economic Survey 2025-26 signals a shift: markets are pricing India on combined Centre-state finances, not Union targets alone. Read more »
NATO’s decline is natural with Europe facing fewer external threats and the growing risks from US strategic dominance over partners. #NATO Read more »