Wholesale inflation eases to 0.13% in September as food prices fall sharply
Vegetable prices down 24%, onion and potato see steepest declines; manufactured inflation stays steady
India’s retail inflation eases to 1.54% in September, lowest in over 8 years
The reading suggests price pressure is likely to remain subdued, with GST rationalisation expected to keep prices in check in the coming months as well
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Silver: A market in turmoil
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 13 edition: Escalating US-China trade war poses major risks to world, some trade tips for India amid weak WTO forecast, earnings downgrades loom large over chemical companies, and more
The Reading List: October 10, 2025
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Gold or Bitcoin: Which has a more compelling story?
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 10 edition: Why World Bank wants South Asia to cut tariffs, market move a breakout, breakdown, or déjà vu, to become popular ethanol blending needs to reflect in prices, and more
America is sucking in growth from the rest of the world
Global FDI is flowing west — this may well be one of Trump’s biggest legacies
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the AI bubble waiting to burst?
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 9 edition: A look at what could be the deciding factor for Bihar, FMCG sales slack after GST cut worrying investors, forex market warnings that policymakers must heed, Ratan Tata’s personality radiated ibadat, inayat and insaniyat, and more
Digital payments hit fiscal's lowest levels in September as consumers likely waited for GST cuts
The exception to this trend was online credit card transaction value, which propelled by ecommerce festive sales, saw September month processing record-high transaction value
Japan has an ‘enshortification’ problem
An ageing workforce is affecting all sorts of professions
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Central Banks Rush to Gold: A $4,000 warning sign the global order is cracking
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 8 edition: Central banks and investors are treating bullion as insurance against the age of distrust
OPINION | Comparative look at India and China at a GDP level of $12 trillion
Extrapolating recent growth rates, India’s economy will be at that level in a decade. The economic structure will be dominated by services, contributing almost two-third of GDP. China, at that level, had more balance between industry and services. Indian policy measures must now be tailored to a destination that’s clear: a services‑led economy with confident industrial heft
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Big pharma’s vote of confidence in India
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 7 edition: Earnings cuts prelude to Q2 FY26 results season, regulatory deficit turns India's pharma strength into a weakness, peace in the Middle-East remains a mirage, and more
World Bank raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.5% but fears tariffs hit on exports next year
The World Bank’s update adds to a string of upward revisions for India’s growth outlook this year—from the RBI, S&P, and OECD—reflecting optimism that domestic demand can cushion the economy against global headwinds in FY26.
OPINION | Trillions are stuck in disputes at commercial tribunals but reform agenda ignores it
Litigation amounting to nearly 7.5% of GDP is stuck at the level of tribunals, locking in capital. It’s not the stuff of headlines but it’s a big contributor to regulatory cholesterol. Reform attempts should not ignore blockages in the plumbing
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fiat crisis
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 6 edition: India missing out on the emerging markets party, can earnings season revive the market, Trump's pharma tariffs are a steep tax on innovation, and more
India’s services growth eases in September but holds strong, shows PMI data
The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 60.9 from a 15-year high of 62.9, clocked in August. Experts believe that services - particularly IT, financial, and digital segments - will play a key role in helping India realise its vision of becoming a developed economy by 2047.
The world needs India to do well: Andres Velasco, former finance minister of Chile
LSE dean says India’s democratic institutions and services-led growth can anchor global stability
India needs One Nation, One Rules and One Governance model for further growth: Kazuto Suzuki
Japanese economist says India should harmonise state-level rules and embrace multilateral trade to boost efficiency and investment
India joining CPTPP would be truly transformational: AIIB chief economist Erik Berglof
Membership could accelerate state reform, market integration, and inclusivity, says Berglof
Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Festive fumes
Festive spending surges with GST cuts and supportive RBI policies, but growth continues to be below aspirations
The Reading List: October 3, 2025
Our research and opinion teams have curated a selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance for your weekend read
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Easy banking or risky banking?
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 3 edition: RBI surveys show tax cuts boosted consumer confidence, economic and social impact of India’s job crisis, decoding new F&O regulations for market participants, and more
There’s value in value stocks
There is more to life than growth and tech
OPINION | Leadership, legitimacy, and Japan’s future
Liberal Democratic Party, which enabled the country’s ‘economic miracle’, is mired in internal trouble. A leadership election scheduled for October 4 will have far-reaching consequences for both country and its dominant political formation
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | RBI stays put, but don’t miss the signalling
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 1 edition: By holding rates steady and lowering its inflation outlook, the central bank is telling markets it has room to wait out
