US president orders options to retaliate with tariffs against host of perceived trade barriers
Donald Trump put to rest the allegation of an American ‘Deep State’ involvement in Bangladesh. India, however, has a problem on its hands and reason to be interested in what’s going on there.
Litigation delays in India hinder investment, economic growth, and infrastructure development. Addressing these inefficiencies requires judicial reforms, improved court infrastructure, and proactive government action to create a predictable business environment that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth
Trump’s fire hose of policy changes could make companies more cautious on spending and investment
RSSFACTS: This article highlights the importance of India’s ancient tradition of Vaad, advocating for constructive debate rooted in truth, as a solution to the current toxic discourse. It explores examples from the Ramayana, Upanishads, and Mahabharata, offering valuable lessons for contemporary discussions
As long as tariff tantrums continue, the global economy would be on edge, waiting for the next blow. In this uncertain economic environment, investors would rush to the safety of the dollar
Over six decades of amending the income tax law has made it an unwieldy legislation, increasing the incidence of litigation. The new income tax bill tabled in Parliament on February 13 tries to cut through the complexity and offer stakeholders a simpler legislation.
The Indian economy has bottomed out. The pace of recovery will, however, be slow given the lack of global support, inability to drive leverage-led growth and constrained government finances.
Vendor consolidation and shift in global sourcing away from China, Bangladesh is expected to benefit India
Most mutual fund investors have not experienced a bear market yet
While banks have slowed down on lending, foreign DFIs (development finance institutions) continue to lend to the microfinance sector, albeit selectively, said HP Singh
Bharat Tex 2025 will elevate India's textile industry through innovation, sustainability, and global collaborations. Featuring exhibitions, seminars, and cutting-edge technology, the event aims to position India as a global textile leader and boost its $5 trillion economy ambition.
By trimming word count by 40-50% and eliminating confusing phrases, the new Income Tax Bill makes itself more accessible to the common tax payer. It also aligns with global best practices
India can address water challenges through public-private partnerships and innovation, ensuring sustainable and equitable water systems for future generations with collaborative efforts
The tariff and removal of carve-outs implies a significant increase in costs for US consumers. That raises the possibility of negotiations but US will bargain from a position of strength especially after it imposes reciprocal tariffs
What the country does with its newfound power will be crucial for everything from prices to the future of mining investments
SEBI’s settlement mechanism aims to give applicants a chance to settle potential enforcement actions, in conjunction with the regulator, as opposed to lengthy adjudicatory proceedings. This powerful tool is increasingly losing its efficacy because of flaws in the process. It requires a relook by the regulator to live up to its potential
China has surpassed the US in critical technologies, while India's neglect of science and technology education threatens its future, highlighting the need to revive Nehru's vision for a scientifically advanced nation.
The stakes are high, and India’s economic future depends on its ability to equip its workforce with the skills required to compete in an increasingly complex and automated global economy
Interest rate changes by RBI work mostly through credit channels in a bank-dominated financial system. Experience over the last six years suggest factors other than interest rate have had a dominant influence over lending. On balance, it appears a sustained increase in consumption may be more likely to trigger private investment revival
The US not signing the agreement was hardly unexpected. Indeed, the surprise was that the US attended the conference at all, given its track record of walking out of global treaties and institutions
Unsecured lending has been reined in but stress is about to flare up more.
A weak domestic and global environment, moderating sales in domestic and international markets and skyrocketing rubber prices have punctured investor optimism
The gap between rural and urban areas is relatively small in 2Ws compared to PVs
