Cutting interest rates may become a bit imprudent if the economy grows 7.1%, as projected, alongside volatile inflation. This is despite some of the monetary policy committee members pressing for immediate rate cuts
The linkage between private credit and traditional institutions such as banks, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and others make it imperative for regulators to keep a close eye on deals.
While global silver supply has remained relatively stable, demand has surged
Long-term, existing cries of deep friendship notwithstanding, it will be a combination of new economic factors, centred around China, that will drive India’s levers of influence over Russia and Iran
Election outcomes have a big impact in the near term, mostly on sentiment. But over the longer term, polls hardly impact the returns of the equity market
A set of non-aligned ‘connector’ countries is rapidly gaining importance and serving as a bridge between blocs. Exports from these non-aligned economies are substituting for declining Chinese imports by the US
The White House can pledge support for Israel come what may, or prevent escalation, but not both
With the energy shock now a memory, central bankers require more flexible objectives
The real problem is the apps’ addictive features and how they prey on developing brains
These betting platforms flout existing regulations, clearly evading direct and indirect tax laws and multiple other applicable laws of the land. Vulnerable users have fallen into the web and are getting trapped in debts
Legislation proposed by Congressman Patrick McHenry that would create a regulatory framework for the industry is sorely needed, whatever its final shape
It isn’t a question of toughness, but of what can be achieved at what cost
Low pricing is drawing companies into deals with OpenAI and rivals, but what happens once they become reliant on their tools?
The EV company keeps pushing its “next phase of growth” message, but it’s getting harder to look past a slump in vehicle sales and its unexciting lineup
The push for Make-in-India can catalyse localisation, innovation and competition in the world’s fourth-largest PV market
RSSFACTS: The RSS conducts a three-tier training camp to strengthen its organisation. Here the cadres wake up early and are taught self-discipline. They are encouraged to participate in intellectual discourses on various ideological issues
As western governments shy away from debt reduction and structural reform, investors must reassess their view of ‘safe’ assets
West Bengal is the only opposition-ruled state where the operation of central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate and National Investigation Agency is hobbled by physical resistance from locals. And behind the orchestrated obstruction is CM Mamata Banerjee’s philosophy of disruption and confrontation. Her current approach is influenced by her long history of taking on the men in uniform
The year 2023 was a bullish one and a key feature of this rally was that most stocks participated in it. Let us look at the current situation
Several studies of war or conflicts and its impact on stock markets show that after an initial disruption, global markets return to normalcy
Limited water availability has adversely impacted rabi crop season in Southern states
The manifesto explains the underlying ideology behind the emphasis on manufacturing. It is based on understanding the importance of “self-reliance and resilience in global value chains”. The crowning goal will be to make Bharat “a global manufacturing hub”
MSME loans are the fastest growing segment, second only to retail loans. Further, small business loans given to individuals have surged and early stress is already visible.
Traders are suffering anxious moments as they await Israel’s response to Iran’s attack. Depending on which course of action Israel takes, the impact on markets will vary. A scenario analysis
The latest WTO update flags risks to the recovery in global shipments of goods, which can be challenging for countries such as India
