Government could easily add 35 million more to the workforce by 2027
Stats ministry data shows that formal job market has been tilting towards individuals, nearly 30 million below the age of 25 entered the formal workforce over the past two years
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India’s IPO market frenzy
In Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama July 3 edition: India demand can bring some relief to Tata Chemicals, the slowdown in bank credit explained, startups competing with their investors a bad sign, India must bridge workplace gender divide, and more
Are we rallying, or overcorrecting?
Markets are showing strong risk appetite, but rising tariffs and weak car sales signal challenges ahead for consumers and automakers alike
From gloom to boom: India's IPO saga
India’s capital markets are entering a new phase of exuberance, with IPOs and M&A activity surging despite global headwinds.
India’s service activity rises to a 10-month high of 60.4 in June
June also marks the first time this year that services activity crossed 60
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Mixed signals on economy
For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama July 2 edition: Strong PMI signals robust factory output, but weak IIP growth and fragile demand keep the central bank on edge
GDP growth set to dip in Q1 FY2026
High frequency indicators show that economic momentum in the April-June quarter may have decelerated. The combined negative impact of tariff-related issues and early onset of monsoon could lead to GDP growth for the quarter slowing down to a level below 6.5%
Market squalls threaten to throw container shipping off course
How does an industry that built and benefited from globalisation survive when its main cheerleader turns on it
Are retail investors warming up to direct investments in government bonds?
While the RBI platform has made G-secs more accessible, retail investors are still far from fully adopting them
Firms plan bigger discounts, faster deliveries for sale revival: Report
The companies are planning to ramp up their fast delivery services and have already begun stocking up for the festive season
India needs a nationwide strategy, not patchwork SEZs
India must move beyond outdated SEZs and embrace a unified, future-ready industrial strategy focused on nationwide competitiveness, regulatory clarity, and long-term, inclusive growth across all states
Chart of the Day | Microfinance in India: Is the worst over?
India's microfinance sector teeters between recovery and ruin as NPAs soar to over Rs 55,000 crore, testing the resilience of microlenders
RBI report reveals India’s consumption boom powered by affluent borrowers
The Reserve Bank of India's latest Financial Stability Report exposes a troubling truth: India's consumption-driven growth is increasingly powered by wealthy households who can access cheap credit
Indian economy ends first quarter of FY26 on a mixed footing
Consumption shows a slip in June after strong showing in two months, manufacturing picks up on back of strong export orders
India’s $2 trillion export ambition hinges on fixing compliance
Despite rising global demand and digital adoption, India’s $2 trillion export dream depends on fixing compliance by streamlining outdated and fragmented processes that hinder MSMEs and first-time exporters from scaling globally
GST collections rise 6.1% YoY to Rs 1.85 lakh crore in June; slowest pace of growth in four years
In April, gross GST collections had hit an all-time high of Rs 2.37 lakh crore
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Apollo’s long road to asset monetisation
For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama July 1edition: India’s industrial engine sputters, global spillovers could singe Indian markets warns RBI, is there a crack in India-China's BRIC partnership, a look back at eight years of GST implementation, and more
In defence of the second-mover advantage
In AI, the message ‘act now or miss out’ has more in common with high-pressure sales than business strategy
GST at 8: A tax reform that empowered every Indian
Eight years on, GST has gained strong approval. GST has lowered tax rates on essentials, unified India’s market, reduced logistics costs and boosted inter-state trade, benefiting both consumers and businesses through simplification and digitisation
GST at 8: A look back and suggestions for the way ahead
Eight years of GST mark not just the survival but the steady maturation of India’s boldest tax reform. While the journey has not been without hiccups, the direction remains firmly forward-looking. With GST reasonably stabilised now, what is needed as a next step is a set of GST reforms guided by principles of ease of compliances, transparency, and reduced complexity
India reports fiscal surplus in May as RBI delivers another bumper dividend
The RBI dividend stands higher than the Rs 2.56 lakh crore the government had budgeted to receive from the central bank and public sector financial institutions.
Industrial production dips to nine-month low of 1.2% in May
The decline corresponds with a dip in core sector performance. Core sector growth slumped to a nine-month low of 0.7 percent in May from 1 percent in the previous month
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | PMS surge
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama June 30 edition: Torrent Pharma's breakout performance in domestic market explained, investors - don’t sell for the wrong reason, poll-bound West Bengal braces for more bloodshed, Europe faces twin hurdles - Trump’s tariffs and China’s clout, and more
Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | NATO Spending Hike Sounds Trumpet for Orwell’s Permanent War Economy
NATO's new 5 percent defence spending target marks a historic rupture--signalling the rise of the security state, the eclipse of social welfare, and the march to a militarized economy
The Reading List: June 27, 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
