
Pahalgam terror attacks happened when PM Modi was on a state visit to Saudi Arabia. Following the attack, the Kingdom immediately offered India assistance. It encapsulated the extent of change in its approach, characterised by zero tolerance for terrorism and a deepening of counter-terrorism co-operation with countries such as India

Adjusting for four factors can lower your headline returns. Get used to feeling deflated

While the main cause was excess steel because of China’s weak economy, the duties are landing at a time when the world economy is in a state of flux

Those who took loans or sold personal assets like jewellery and land to invest in the industry now face dire uncertainty. Hoteliers, Shikara riders, and vendors, once symbols of economic stability, may grapple with dwindling visitors and mounting debts as the violence shatters the narrative of normalcy promoted by the government

A falling market and SEBI’s regulatory clampdown have hit brokerages hard, slashing both client counts and profitability. But are we seeing green shoots of recovery?

There may not be a cogent justification for Chinese soldier-volunteers to fight against Ukraine, but China would not send them without a long-term strategy. It must be part of a calibrated strategy that is yet to emerge in public domain

How do you forecast global economic growth when unpredictability is the only constant? The IMF’s answer in its newest World Economic Outlook is to present not one, but multiple growth scenarios, shaped by the evolving US-China tariff tensions and other global headwinds

Malhotra’s RBI is betting that a year-long transition and a 6% LCR boost will smooth the path. Whether banks—and the economy—can walk this tightrope without stumbling remains to be seen

Trend reversals in gold prices are not uncommon but only when the myriad uncertainties are behind, and that is anybody’s guess

India’s BFSI sector has been a beacon of returns even during dark times

The Centre must adopt bold, decisive reforms to transform manufacturing nodes into dynamic hubs and realise their full economic potential. In this article, five actionable steps are mentioned that the Central government could take to capitalise on this opportunity

And he probably knows it

Mere returns on listing do not suffice to appease investors

Roughly 20 percent of the Chinese workforce—around 180 million people—is estimated to be engaged in export-oriented jobs. A significant loss of employment, particularly when the economy is already under significant strain, could result in social instability

India’s urban schemes faltered due to top-down approaches, sidelining local governments. Empowering municipalities with funds, authority, and planning capacity is crucial for inclusive, sustainable, and locally responsive urban development

Carbon markets are complex but need both enforced compliance and voluntary efforts

Few companies have met their FY2025 order book guidance, given the slack in government tendering activity, particularly in roads

RBI has taken an overly conservative approach to risk management and lacks transparency in how it implements its policies. It withholds surpluses belonging to the government, instead allocating to its own reserves. This compels the government to borrow more from the market

The RBI is probably playing a patient waiting game and for the right reasons

The answer will surprise you but pay close attention to the methodology as well

Recognising the need for capital inflows into India, this might be the ripe time for the Government to partially relax the PN3 restrictions by permitting Indian companies to undertake bonus and rights issue of shares to existing investors from land bordering countries, without requiring a prior government approval

In India, rising year-round demand, flavour innovation, and food delivery growth are fuelling a booming, investor-attracting ice cream market. Even world leaders like Putin, Trump, and Obama have shown their fondness for ice cream

A deeply divided Cabinet, outraged mutt heads and thwarted ambitions muddy the waters. Two key questions remain unanswered. Will Siddaramaiah realise his ‘dream project’ of making the OBCs have a greater say in Karnataka politics? Can any political party remain unscathed by the fallout of the report?

How the trade war will reorder the global economy — not burn it down

We are living in historic times. Century-old alliances are being tested. India is “antifragile” – it will not only emerge relatively unscathed from the tariff-related turmoil, but it is also going to benefit from the displacement in the medium to long term