REITs accelerate institutional money flows in India’s office realty market
REITs have delivered stellar returns of about 40-50 per cent from healthy assets in the office property market
Digital payments hit year’s highest levels in December as consumer confidence returns after GST cuts
The notable exception to this trend was credit and debit card spending, which is online sales driven. The card spending has also been hit by UPI's popularity, which also hit record highs in December
OPINION | Regulatory oversight, not competition law, needed for aviation crisis
The aviation disruptions in India stem from operational and regulatory failures, highlighting the need for stronger DGCA oversight, rather than competition law, to address structural issues and protect passengers
Budget Snapshot | The fiscal tightrope
IMF estimates central government's upcoming Budget may not further lower fiscal deficit figure as revenue dips and interest costs rise
US control of Venezuelan oil may unlock $1 billion stuck dues for India, lift output
India was once a major processor of Venezuelan heavy crude, importing more than 4,00,000 barrels per day at peak levels, until sweeping US sanctions and rising compliance risks forcibly shut down purchases in 2020
Will US military action on Venezuela have any impact on India's economy?
Securing control of Venezuelan crude oil was at the core of the US operation, India-based think tank GTRI said in a note
‘No plan to change land acquisition policy’: Somanathan flags why mega projects keep slipping
PRAGATI is a review mechanism to expedite projects that have been delayed for various reasons. Regular issues are resolved at the ministry level, while complex and critical issues are escalated for review by it.
Government plans first comprehensive textile sector survey in 2027
Year-long exercise from 2027 to track credit access, loan repayment and global market integration in India’s most labour-intensive industry
2025 ends on a mixed note: Consumption holds firm, manufacturing momentum softens
December marked the fastest pace of GST growth in three months, following the GST rate rationalisation implemented in September
Govt rolls out Interest Subvention Scheme guidelines for MSME exporters worth Rs 5,181 crore
The interest subvention scheme is intended to help MSMEs access export credit at competitive rates below prevailing market levels
The Reading List: January 2, 2026
A selection of articles and social media posts from the world of economy, business and finance curated by our research and opinion teams for your weekend read
Business in the Week Ahead: January 5-9, 2026
Quarterly updates, results, bank loans and deposits growth and final PMIs are the key data points and events to track
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rooting for a home run
For January 2 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI highlights progress in bank clean-ups but challenges remain, rising taxes on cigarettes could threaten investor returns, investors must develop strategies to navigate market uncertainties, and more
Why China is doubling down on its export-led growth model
The country plans to reinforce its dominance of global manufacturing, despite persistent deflation at home and rising tensions abroad
OPINION | Is Budget 2026 ready to transform India’s logistics ecosystem?
Budget 2026 presents an opportunity to enhance India’s logistics sector by improving multimodal connectivity, adopting technology, promoting sustainability, and investing in driver development for a more efficient, inclusive ecosystem
Manufacturing growth cools to 24-month low of 55 in December as export momentum weakens
PMI slips to 55; overseas orders ease to a 14-month low even as domestic demand stays supportive
OPINION | Is Budget 2026 ready to make solar India’s most competitive energy source?
The Union Budget 2026–27 holds immense potential to accelerate India’s renewable energy goals, particularly solar power, by strengthening domestic manufacturing, enhancing financial incentives, and supporting climate-focused initiatives for sustainable growth
GST collections pick up pace in December rise to Rs 1.74 lakh crore
Gross GST rises 6.1% year-on-year to Rs 1.74 lakh crore, marking fastest growth in three months
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | New beginnings and new questions
For January 1st edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian VC scene shifts towards e-commerce, nccminal GDP growth slows and complicates finances, foreign investment return in FY2027 uncertain, tax revenue drop halts Centre’s spending, and more
From e-commerce to AI to Deep Tech: The evolving Indian VC landscape
In sectors attracting funding, AI/ML emerged as a standout, with 191 deals raising $1.2 billion, nearly doubling the funding from 2024
Forecasting the world in 2026
FT writers’ predictions for the new year, from the likelihood of higher Trump tariffs to the future of interest rates and the arrival of humanoid helpers
UPI ends 2025 on a record high in December; annual transactions reach Rs 300 lakh crore
Digital payments hit 21.6 billion transactions and Rs 28 lakh crore in a single month, underscoring UPI’s role as India’s default retail payment rail
Tax revenue squeeze forces Centre to slam brakes on spending
GST cuts meant to stimulate the economy have backfired on the fiscal front, with central tax collections rising just 3.3% and forcing the government into spending cuts which could stall the growth momentum
IIP's November Surge: A false dawn or the start of a 2026 turnaround?
While industrial output hits a two-year high, underlying volatility in key sectors and a long-awaited index rebasing will define the true trajectory of India's factory activity in 2026
