Economy

OPINION | Empowering women through fiscal measures requires a nuanced approach, not only cash transfers

While cash transfers provide immediate financial support, they might not necessarily lead to long-term “agency” in a woman or her economic empowerment. Participation income, on the other hand, encourages women to engage in economic activities

OPINION | There’s a window of opportunity now for a repo rate cut

Inflation’s low but urban consumption is tepid, investment cycle is yet to pick up and geopolitical uncertainty is a dampener. Fiscal support’s come through GST rate adjustments. Monetary policy needs to complement it

India bags Rs 1.02 lakh crore food processing deals from global giants; here’s who’s investing and where

World Food India 2025 nets Rs 1.02 lakh crore MoUs from Reliance, Coca-Cola, Amul, Nestlé and more, creating jobs and boosting India’s food processing push.

India at crossroads of history: Can we shape the next world order?

The US Dollar’s reign isn’t over yet — but the foundations are shaking. For the first time in decades, India has the demographics, the digital rails, and the entrepreneurial energy to compete for a leadership role.

Trump’s H-1B visa fee a reminder of trade risks, Finance Ministry ‘monitoring’ impact on remittances and services

The GST rate rationalisation is expected to lower the tax burden on consumers, boost consumption, and provide a cushion against tariff impacts, said the finance ministry.

Centre announces borrowing plan of Rs 6.77 lakh crore for H2FY26

Securities with over 10 year tenure have had over three-fourths share in total borrowing in the second half, as per MC analysis of the calendar.

India's forex reserves drop by $396 million to $702.57 billion

In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had jumped by $4.698 billion to $702.966 billion.

The Reading List: September 26, 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

After sanctions, oil refiner Nayara's exports find new markets

The privately-owned company halted exports for about two weeks after it was sanctioned by the European Union on July 18 for dealing in Russian oil

Piyush Goyal-led delegation held 'constructive meetings' with US on trade deal, targets 'early conclusion'

Goyal-led trade delegation was on a visit to the US from September 22-24

How investors should place bets on AI

Investment strategies vary according to the expected vision of the future

While MPC poll sees a pause in October, some street voices hoping for an accommodative stance

Some market veterans believe that more than the rate cut, investors may find support from a change in stance by the central bank, signalling a dovish tilt by the RBI.

India’s cities are reaching for the skies, but collapsing on the ground

When no thought is paid to the environmental and human impact of unchecked development, and the underlying institutional and infrastructural support to sustain this not created, it becomes a recipe for disaster

Next GST Council may fix notebook paper tax mismatch to lower cost of study material

Senior government source said anomaly of tax-free notebooks and 18 percent levy on paper inputs will be corrected in next GST Council meeting.

Banks are no longer at the centre of funding for the economy

India’s economic growth is not always bank-led

Chart of the Day: RBI’s short dollar positions limit its selling mojo to defend rupee

Balancing liquidity and the rupee’s level is getting tricky

India's fertility rate falls below replacement level: Kerala shows the way forward

With India's fertility rate dropping to 1.9—below the critical replacement level of 2.1—the country faces an urgent demographic shift that Kerala navigated three decades ago, offering valuable policy lessons for managing an aging population while maintaining economic growth

After H1B blow, how should investors position their portfolios?

With more than 10% weight in the Nifty 50 Index, a correction in the IT sector affects the broad market as well

S&P 500 set for longest losing streak in a month

Following a series of record highs, the S&P 500 headed toward its longest slide in a month

US second-quarter GDP growth unexpectedly revised up to 3.8%

Gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 3.8 percent in the April to June period, up from the 3.3 percent previously estimated, said the Department of Commerce.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Festive cheer, resilient economy, but reluctant markets

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama September 25 edition: AI's investment spree masks unemployment crisis, impact of secondary market trends on IPOs decoded, desi food joints are spicing up the realty market, and more

Stablecoin issuer Circle examines ‘reversible’ transactions in departure for crypto

President says sector should learn from traditional finance and allow refunds in cases of fraud or disputes