The rupee has depreciated against USD by close to 4 percent over the last five months, triggering hand-wringing. The anxiety is misplaced as a weaker rupee can boost key export-intensive segments even after accounting for their high import of inputs. There’s no case for the central bank’s intervention except to cushion phases of extreme volatility
Malhotra’s confidence in the disinflationary trajectory is well-founded. After breaching the RBI’s upper tolerance band in October, headline inflation has moderated, with food inflation showing clear signs of easing
Crises are wrenching, and instructive — but not the only thing going on. Three central banks in Asia displayed some much-needed calm
Subsidies and more charging points in cities won’t be enough. Range anxiety must be addressed
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
A regulator is expected to be an enabling force for the growth of an industry. Instead, we have created a regulatory framework which is often out of sync with reality and an obstacle to the progress of firms
Rising public debt imposes an unfair burden on future generations. Higher debt today is foregone welfare and development tomorrow
These days, political influence matters as much as metrics such as ‘daily active users’
RSSFACTS: Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar, the second Sarsanghchalak of RSS, led the organisation through significant events like India’s Partition and independence. His leadership expanded RSS across India, strengthening its network, promoting Hindu unity, and inspiring countless volunteers during crucial years
While valuations and technical analysis indicate that we could possibly be near the bottom, but fundamentals on the ground limit the upside
Forex intervention is a necessity in the age of growing global uncertainties.
Cash remains king in India’s agricultural payments—but the tide is turning
Sectoral indices struggled, with 12 of 13 major indices closing in the red. Nifty Metal was the sole gainer, rising over 1 percent. Nifty Auto plunged 2.5 percent amid reports of a potential import duty cut on EVs from 110 percent to 15 percent, clearing the path for Tesla’s India entry. Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, and TVS Motors led the decline.
The president’s approach makes US actions more logical, but no less shameful
Much like his predecessor, the current president is eager to talk about the benefits of his policies but reluctant to confront their costs
A really radical idea would be to pay attention to companies’ actual financial performance too
Audio devices, from voice assistants to immersive sound technologies, are reshaping how we interact with digital spaces. As part of the IoT ecosystem, they’re becoming essential in communication, entertainment, and smart home automation, driving future technological advancements
The headwinds that have held the sector’s fortunes down are not showing signs of easing up as yet
Over the nine months ended FY2025, M&M gained 1.9 percentage points in PV market share to about 12 percent while the shares of Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai India and Tata Motors fell
Since September last year, Samsung’s unit in the state has seen intermittent labour trouble. Evidence shows that the underlying issue is about political power play as CITU, affiliated to the CPM which is a constituent in the ruling DMK-led coalition, is now magnifying the issue by calling for a protest in other industrial parks. The developments undermine the state’s investment policy, but the ruling party appears paralysed
Tailwinds from low input costs are weakening and corporate efficiencies have topped, leaving little scope for margin increase hereon
Neither the US nor China is willing to assume the responsibility
India’s fintech sector is rapidly growing, with over 9,000 firms contributing to the economy. Self-regulation is gaining traction as it ensures compliance, fosters innovation, and builds consumer trust. However, challenges like enforcement and conflicts of interest remain.
Legitimate takeovers must be honoured by existing boards and promoters
If imposed in the immediate future, customers in the US can ask Indian drug suppliers to temporarily absorb new import duties
