BUSINESS
India’s growth engine roars at 7.8% — just as US slams the brakes
India’s growth model is powered by domestic consumption and investment, not exports. This is precisely why the tariff shock, while significant, may not derail the momentum - at least not immediately
BUSINESS
25% Tariffs, 100% Wake-Up Call: Rethinking India’s trade sovereignty
The actions of the Trump administration may compel India to reconceptualise trade as a strategic endeavour rather than merely a commercial one. This should serve as a catalyst for change, not to withdraw from global engagement but to fundamentally transform the manner in which India interacts with the international community
BUSINESS
Shrimp, Scotch and Strategy: India’s new trade doctrine in action
A trade deal is never just about tariffs; it is about the story a country tells about itself. With the India-UK CETA, this narrative is changing. India is no longer a hesitant participant in global trade. It is now a negotiator with ambition, willing to make tactical retreats in the service of strategic goals
BUSINESS
NBFCs are integral to the ‘Viksit Bharat’ journey. Hobbling them is counterproductive
Last mile formal credit delivery to underserved segments depends heavily on NBFCs. There is no alternative to this layer of financial intermediaries. Regulators need to account for it in their pursuit of systemic stability. Instead of a move towards one-size-fits-all regulatory framework, tiered regulation will further the cause of financial inclusion
