BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Will the US Go to War with Iran Despite Markets Betting on Stability?
WORLD
Why Trump's birthday parade was a revolutionary goose-step for capitalism
Putin was quick to offer congratulations. Dubious reports say Gazprom has already bid to sponsor the next Red Square parade.
BUSINESS
MC Analysis: India’s gold reserves hit record high as central banks hedge dollar risk
RBI has dramatically raised its gold holdings, mirroring a worldwide pivot to safer, non-dollar assets
BUSINESS
Israel-Iran Tensions: How oil, trade, and US strategy fuel the conflict
The Israel-Iran conflict isn’t just about ideology—it’s a fierce struggle over oil routes, trade corridors, and regional dominance. Beneath the headlines lies a complex web of U.S. strategy, Gulf alliances, and competing global powers
BUSINESS
The curious case of the US dollar in the time of the Israel-Iran conflict
The US dollar, long seen as the ultimate safe haven, is behaving oddly in the face of geopolitical and economic stress. Despite high bond yields and global uncertainty, the greenback is weakening — and that’s raising deeper questions about its future
BUSINESS
Data Story: FY25 corporate data shows strong financials, but capex growth signals caution
India Inc delivered its strongest financial performance in over a decade during FY25, with Return on Capital Employed hitting multi-year highs while maintaining healthy balance sheets. However, sluggish capital expenditure and cooling credit growth signal potential headwinds for the economy ahead
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Whistling past the graveyard
INDIA
Weekend Wild Card: From happy hour to hard times as liquor prices skyrocket
What keeps your average worker chained to his joyless, dead-end job for 12 hours a day? What fortifies the brave souls packed into Mumbai’s trains like sardines?
BUSINESS
The gap between Budgetary promises and cold cash
Government budgets often promise the moon but deliver significantly less when it comes to actual spending. Our analysis of FY25 central government expenditure reveals a disconnect between rhetoric and reality, with several key ministries spending much lower than their allocated budgets while others exceeded their limits
BUSINESS
The yawning gap between GDP data and consumer sentiment
India’s GDP grew by 6.5 percent in FY25, and key economic indicators appear robust, according to data from the National Statistics Office. Yet, consumer sentiment surveys from the RBI suggest income concerns and weak urban demand—highlighting a growing disconnect
BUSINESS
Global growth slows, but markets soar: What's driving the disconnect?
While global economic forecasts are being lowered, stock indices from the US to developed markets are hitting new highs. Dig deeper to see why TACO, tech dominance, and income inequality may be driving this strange boom
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Sanjay Malhotra fires his bazooka
Despite the RBI’s bold liquidity boost and optimism, GDP growth projections remain unchanged at 6.5%, raising questions about the real impact of policy moves
WORLD
Weekend Wild Card: Kill Bill - Elon’s big beautiful sequel
In a series of tweets, the Tesla chief castigated Trump’s ‘’Big, Beautiful Bill’’, calling it ‘a disgusting abomination’.
BUSINESS
Data Story: What the FY25 GDP data tell us about long-term changes in the Indian economy
India’s economic structure has shown remarkable consistency over the past decade, defying ambitious targets for transformation. Despite policy pushes, the promised manufacturing revival remains elusive while services surge ahead
BUSINESS
OECD: India set for modest growth, limited easing while global risks rise
The OECD’s latest Economic Outlook paints a mixed picture for the global economy, projecting slower growth and rising uncertainty. While the US is set to cool off sharply, India manages to hold its ground
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | FY25 growth at 6.5%: What India's strong growth signals for investors
India's economy grew 6.5 percent in FY25, with a robust 7.4 percent expansion in Q4 despite global headwinds and domestic uncertainty, signalling underlying resilience
BUSINESS
IIP data confirm PM's warning on foreign imports
India's industrial production registered a modest 2.7 percent year-on-year growth in April 2025, marking a weak start to FY26 despite outperforming expectations, given the core sector's dismal 0.5 percent expansion. The sluggish performance reflects deeper structural challenges in the manufacturing sector, particularly in consumer goods production
BUSINESS
Data Story: India’s fourth largest economy status comes with a K-shaped reality
India’s ascent to the world’s fourth-largest economy marks a milestone. But the rising GDP has been accompanied by a sharp increase in inequality
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | As global yields rise and the dollar softens, where do Indian equities stand?
The Trump regime, with its erratic and shifting policies, will continue to reshape markets in unpredictable and often disruptive ways
INDIA
Weekend Wild Card: How Shashi Tharoor won the Diplomatic War for India
An alleged transcript of a purported interaction between Shashi Tharoor, Donald Trump and Elon Musk, gathered from very unreliable sources
BUSINESS
Decoding Economics: Are consumer sentiment surveys misleading?
Despite steady economic growth and rising incomes, consumer sentiment in India and the US remains surprisingly gloomy. A new study explores why people may feel worse off even when they’re actually spending more than before
BUSINESS
Is India’s growth accelerating? All eyes on Q4 GDP numbers
India's Q4 GDP data, due on May 30, could offer critical clues on whether the economy is gaining momentum or plateauing. From sectoral trends to corporate investment signals, there's a lot riding on this print
BUSINESS
Data Story: India's core industrial output stalls in April: What the numbers reveal
India’s core industrial sector has stumbled out of the gate in FY26. A sharp drop in growth in April raises fresh questions about the strength of the recovery — and one heavyweight sector may be to blame
BUSINESS
Data Story: China’s long game shows in its strategic move away from US debt
The UK has overtaken China as the second-largest holder of US Treasury securities in March 2025, raising questions about China’s long-term strategy. Is this a sign of decoupling from the US?
