There are strong reasons to suggest that foreign investors’ disenchantment in recent years could be nearing an end
GST cuts meant to stimulate the economy have backfired on the fiscal front, with central tax collections rising just 3.3% and forcing the government into spending cuts which could stall the growth momentum
While industrial output hits a two-year high, underlying volatility in key sectors and a long-awaited index rebasing will define the true trajectory of India's factory activity in 2026
The fiscal maths of the Budget is under threat as nominal GDP growth decelerates
Digital power now rests on owning intelligence, infrastructure, and trust. Can India build all three?
Gig workers in India plan a strike for better working conditions, including transparency and a ban on 10-minute deliveries. The growing platform economy raises concerns about worker welfare and regulation
Despite ceaseless Trumpian talk of ending the world’s wars, it’s not quite that easy
November’s IIP print suggests India’s industrial engine may finally be running on more than hope.
India's property system struggles with outdated records and lack of integration. Digitising data, standardising protocols, and integrating systems can ensure faster, more reliable ownership verification, driving growth and trust
Grid bottlenecks, coal dependence, and funding gaps show why India’s climate fight now hinges on delivery
After nearly a decade, India’s bankruptcy law faces a moment of reckoning on haircuts, delays and credibility
India’s small firms have greater access to formal credit but that should come with a warning against too much leverage.
Plain vanilla solar power is no longer in demand
Eminent jurists contribute essays honouring Dr Balram K. Gupta in ‘Shaping the Judges’. The book explores judicial ethics, training, and wisdom, reflecting on the qualities and responsibilities that define great judges
Now could be the ideal environment for a service pandering to wealthy urbanites and in need of gig workers
Sanghnomics: India’s economic future calls for a ‘Third Way’ rooted in Swadeshi Economics. Revived under Modi, it seeks self-reliance, sustainability, and resilience, moving beyond Western capitalist or Marxist frameworks while addressing global and domestic challenges
AI investment Is scaling up in India, as companies integrate it in their operations. Its expanding role creates opportunities but also risks
Natural gas demand is seasonal and prices are volatile
The gap between US policy, Russian intent, and China’s long-term strategy is the most important strategic variable shaping the conflict’s future
Generic weight loss drugs can help expand Indian pharma market
The precious metals rally of 2025 demonstrates that despite being grouped together, each metal follows its own narrative
India’s unique strengths give it the ability to step up the pace of services exports, which can act as a counter to any pressures on its goods exports
For a certain segment of our population, income levels may increasingly resemble those of Singapore or parts of Europe, but the lived experience outside gated communities and premium condominiums falls dramatically short. This mismatch explains an accelerating trend: wealth and brain drain. Those who can leave do so. Those who cannot ensure their children leave as soon as schooling is complete, writes Rajat Arora
Globally, fraud in 2025 shifted away from document manipulation toward identity-led abuse. Synthetic identities and account takeovers became more prevalent than single-use fraud attempts. AI was used to probe and evade detection systems
India’s political spokespersons are fading as television declines and digital platforms rise, exposing parties’ failure to adapt communication strategies to younger audiences who value authenticity, explanation and platform fluency