Economy

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fee fallout

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama September 22 edition: Rahul Gandhi’s election integrity campaign grabs attention, NTPC should flex its execution muscles, GST rate cuts and consumption demand, US H1B visa fees to keep market volatile, and more

Bachat Utsav: How GST 2.0 makes Navratri a festival of savings and growth

Lower taxes on essentials and aspirational products create household relief, stimulate consumption, and unlock sectoral opportunities

GST rate cuts and consumption demand: What should investors be watching out for?

In the immediate aftermath of the GST rate cuts, here are the main questions facing the economy, business and investors

PSUs To exceed Rs 1.2 lakh cr total dividend payout to investors in FY26: DIPAM Secretary

'The dividend payout by the public sector enterprises has doubled. And even though they have occupied only 14% of the market cap in our capital markets, they paid 25% of dividends to the small investors,' says Arunish Chawla

The new geo-economics India must prepare to compete in

India’s rising share of global GDP signals opportunity but not inevitability. Converting scale into lasting influence will demand human capital, institutional strength, innovation, and deeper but tougher reforms

A roller coaster ride for agrochemical companies as harsh monsoon hurts demand

Crop damage and incessant rains have hit demand for crop protection products 

PM Modi may be signalling a seminal thrust towards swadeshi and atmanirbharta

The message of the speech, in the backdrop of the tariffs and visa issues, is probably to indicate that hereafter India should and will learn to go it alone, writes Latha Venkatesh

The $100,000 H1B visa fee impact – Lose, Lose in the short run

Trump's dramatic $100,000 H-1B visa fee represents a calculated policy shift that will fundamentally restructure US-India tech partnerships and accelerate corporate adaptation strategies

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Fed cuts rates, but projections tell a murkier story

The Fed's latest 25 basis point cut met expectations, but the mixed economic forecasts and market reactions point to an environment that remains highly uncertain

State debt triples in a decade, touches Rs 59.6 lakh crore: CAG flags worrying trends

CAG report shows states’ public debt trebled to Rs 59.6 lakh crore in 10 years, rising to 23% of GSDP; 11 states used borrowings for day-to-day expenses.

GST 2.0 is a multi-dimensional reform, first of its scale since independence: Amit Shah

Home Minister says unprecedented rate cuts will boost investment, consumption, and public trust in the tax system

India's forex reserves jump $4.698 billion to $702.966 billion

Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves.

India–UAE trade hits $100 billion, but non-oil momentum slows

Despite milestone, 'core' trade segment flatlines; policymakers aim to double it in 3–4 years

Japan's R&I ups India's sovereign rating, third upgrade in 2025

R&I in its report recognises the progress in fiscal consolidation by the government, driven by buoyant tax revenues and rationalisation of subsidies, and a manageable level of debt, along with high growth.

The Reading List: September 19, 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

Business in the Week Ahead (September 22- 26, 2025)

In the coming week, all eyes will be on India–US trade negotiations, while three IPOs are set to debut with fixed price bands. Additionally, key manufacturing and services data from India, the US, and the UK will guide investor sentiment

Little sympathy for insurers now, they should offer innovative products: Sanjeev Sanyal on GST exemption

Sanjeev Sanyal said there is no pressure on the next generation of entrepreneurs to innovate. "I certainly don't think there is a case for protecting entrepreneurs who feel that they can sit and run family offices from Dubai. Why should we be protecting that?," the EAC-PM member said.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Dots, plots, and tequila shots

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama September 19 edition: Kerala debate rekindles conversion topic, global regulations force India to rethink third-party risk, autonomy shouldn't be tied to stake dilution in PSBs, and more

Do not want to create another ‘inspector raj’ to enforce GST cuts passthrough: Sanjeev Sanyal

The government has signalled to the industry that GST cuts should be passed through in retail prices, and it will have to be seen 'how that works out', Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister has said.

UPI winners and losers: Fast food, e-commerce surge, department stores collapse

UPI payments at fast-food outlets surged 255% in April–August 2025 from the same period in 2023, while transactions at department stores slumped nearly 80%

Missing: services disinflation

And QT rolls on

Govt mulls tech adoption and AI deployment as new benchmarks for PSU Ratna categorisation

Sources said the government is examining whether digital transformation, measurable outcomes from technology deployment, and AI integration can be factored into PSU performance assessment

OPINION | India and the WTO Investment Facilitation Agreement: Beyond misleading headlines

IFD’s provisions are crafted to streamline administrative procedures, enhance transparency, and improve coordination among government agencies. India does not have to choose between sovereignty and openness. By adopting a calibrated middle path, it can reinforce its global reputation as a leader of the Global South

GK Energy IPO: Solid fundamentals or just another hot public issue?

Strong growth, but execution and visibility remain key risks