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After a bruising phase of stress and slowdown, microfinance heads into 2026 seeking balance between growth and discipline
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 16 and then referred to a joint parliamentary committee It’s a wide-ranging bill, seeking to create a new body for higher education by replacing UGC, AICTE and NCTE. It’s emphasis on centralisation has stirred debate
In 2025, the Supreme Court of India marked its 75th anniversary with key judgments, controversies, and reflections on its role, while navigating internal challenges and judicial reforms Shishir Tripathi
In 2025, Indian startups revived with AI-driven applications, particularly in voice tech and quick commerce, while venture capital investment surged, focusing on full-service AI and global expansion
His homecoming is the outcome of India and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party making peace with each other on an equal footing through dialogue
India’s social sector needs more flexible, trust-based funding to build resilient NGOs. Long-term partnerships empower grassroots leadership, driving sustainable, systemic change and impact
Creative financing helps insulate Big Tech while binding Wall Street to a future boom or bust
By 2026, Indian crypto participation will resemble developed market participation that’s blended into multi-asset wealth strategies rather than standing alone as an alternative bet
Risk-based deposit insurance aligns premiums with behaviour. Its success now depends on whether Indian banks and their boards are prepared to accept accountability rather than rely on systemic cushioning. Over time, it could become the foundation for a banking system where trust is earned through conduct, not assumed through regulation
India has approved a $820 million scheme to boost rare earth magnet production, aiming to diversify supply chains and reduce dependence on China, with US-India collaboration key
Capacity increase and operation cost reduction to aid profits in the long run
The RBI may have more elbow room to intervene in 2026 as its forward book lightens
Strip away monthly volatility and a year-long view of high-frequency indicators points to steady economic activity, supported by goods movement, fuel demand and digital payments
India must leverage geopolitics — through trusted partnerships and technology agreements — to secure functional inclusion in resilient supply chains
Both the U.S. and China weaponised export curbs. It backfired. Countries at the receiving end of the curbs have been incentivised to seek alternatives. It’s a lesson India should heed
Humayun Kabir’s new political party suggests class antagonism has been consigned to the dustbin of electoral history. The state is headed for an election in 2026 where religious polarisation may play an unprecedented role
India-NZ FTA will have to be ratified by New Zealand’s parliament, where some members are expected to oppose it. Their dismay about the FTA is based on a narrow approach which doesn’t account for the larger economic and strategic benefits that will come the way of both countries
US strategy could be costly in terms of higher electricity prices, increased water stress and potential food insecurity
Former Chief Justice B. N. Kripal’s *Supreme But Not Infallible* highlights the Supreme Court’s fallibility, emphasising its power to review judgments and correct errors to uphold justice and constitutional values
India’s wealth management industry needs to adopt fee-based advisory, digital tools, and hybrid models to serve a wider range of customers
Domestic investors are becoming disciplined and long-term. All we need is discipline in valuations in some pockets
The CCI’s market study on AI highlights its transformative role in India’s economy. It recommends flexible, sector-specific regulation and voluntary self-audits to ensure fair competition while encouraging technological growth
Data emerging from ASEAN, South Korea, and Japan underline deeper implications beyond China’s expanding export volumes
Surplus liquidity would keep the shorter end of the curve anchored
Data on leveraged positions indicate some fatigue setting in. Why it may be the time to be cautious
