Interest rates might need to fall further in 2025, but it’s too soon to say
It’s not just Trump — elections around the world may produce a new crop of net zero critics in 2025
National Payments Corporation of India’s deadline to transition to a system where no single UPI app has more than 30 percent market share is fast approaching. However, the deadline is not sacrosanct as it has been extended earlier. A policy professional argues that there should be no more extensions as a near-duopoly in market share of third party apps disincentivizes innovation
Focusing on the food processing sector will deliver multiple goals such as fighting rural employment, rural poverty, food security and food inflation. Emerging policy needs to ensure that the APMC system promotes food processing
A weak demand environment in global auto sales coupled with sluggishness on home turf could be tough posers for India’s component manufacturers
The growing e-waste crisis is fuelled by impulsive buying and rapid technological upgrades. Consumers, businesses, and policymakers must prioritise sustainability, repair over replacement, and responsible recycling to mitigate environmental harm and ensure longer product lifespans
While the global landscape for cryptocurrency continues to evolve, the Indian government is taking a cautious approach
Amid the concerns reflected in November trade statistics, services exports offer comfort and confidence
Foreign investors are becoming less enthusiastic about Indian debt
The House Price Index and home loan growth trends in banks show a divergent trend
The US and Europe should exploit Russia’s economic vulnerability to negotiate a better peace
The US-China relationship will be better served by collaboration, not acrimony. The moment for better ties could come next year
Almost seven decades after The Hindu Succession Act was enacted to end gender discrimination in inheritance, there’s ambiguity in its interpretation. To bring finality to the issue, the Supreme Court recently referred it to a larger bench. A deep dive into the law and subsequent jurisprudence traces how a progressive legislation has not always produced the desired results
The strength of rural recovery and its attendant impact on consumption depends not so much on output but on prices realized by farmers. On that score, there are worrying signs as the market price of three key crops, moong, soybean and groundnut, are ruling below their respective MSPs. Low returns for farmers can act as a drag on rural demand which will have a knock-on effect on GDP growth rate
Given the need for a weak renminbi to support export growth, a reprise of the 1985 Plaza Accord with Japan is unlikely
India's personal insolvency framework requires reform to address financial distress, promote economic stability, and empower individuals. A robust framework can prevent systemic risks, strengthen institutions, and foster sustainable growth by adopting global best practices and addressing local socio-economic realities
Mamata Banerjee is trying to outdo the Bengal BJP in their attempt to champion the cause of Hindus in Bangladesh
The dim demand outlook has set the stage for a fall in oil prices in 2025 with ghost supply adding to the woes
NBFC funding by banks may not pick up in the foreseeable future despite the liquidity infusion
Cost optimisation and productivity improvement objectives are expected to drive IT spends on AI initiatives in 2025
Revenue growth slowed in Q2 FY25 amid execution delays
India's domestic military industrial complex is thriving, with domestic production meeting two-thirds of weapons requirements. However, India remains a peripheral player in the global arms production market, with only 1.1% representation in SIPRI's top 100 companies, necessitating policy reforms
The fall of the Assad regime has created a power vacuum in Syria with several countries keen to exploit the situation by supporting or weakening the new leader, Jolani. Little attention is being paid to the declining economy that has left millions of Syrians starving and helpless
India’s defence and geostrategic ties with Russia are integral to its posture of strategic autonomy. A large section of India’s frontline defence equipment is of Russian origin – a legacy of more than half-a-century of defence collaboration. This partnership has led to evolution of mutual sensitivity on core interests. That said, a recalibration of defence ties in inevitable
India commemorates military victories like Vijay Diwas and Kargil Vijay Diwas. However, wars such as 1962 and Op Pawan, where many soldiers perished, remain largely forgotten. A more inclusive remembrance of all fallen soldiers is long overdue
