Trump Tariffs are a turning point to accelerate India’s GDP growth
Tariff headwinds and economic condescension from abroad have proven clearly that economic might is the only contributing force to global relevance. India must use this moment to accelerate long-overdue reforms at home. India’s exporters often struggle less with global competitors and more with domestic red tape
GST 2.0: A game-changing overhaul for India's tax system
The 56th GST Council meeting in September 2025 aims to overhaul India’s GST structure with simplified tax slabs, compliance reforms, and sector-specific relief, aiming to boost consumption and ease business burdens
Mohamed El-Erian: The real significance of the US court ruling on tariffs
The case is an important test in the escalating power struggle between the US executive and parts of the judicial system
Why military training for youth and children is a misguided idea
Military training for youth, though patriotic in intent, lacks clear objectives and evidence, risks militarising society, burdens youth, diverts resources, and undermines democratic, philosophical, and developmental principles of good citizenship
Tianjin notwithstanding, India will face major challenges as it seeks investments, markets
Despite diplomatic camaraderie at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, India confronts mounting economic challenges as global trade fragments along geopolitical lines while competing for foreign investment in an increasingly complex world
Why traders are the curious case of stubborn Indian interest rates
Trading profits depend on a few key factors, one of them happens to be the cost of funds. While RBI’s rate cuts should have lowered it, reality is proving to be different
Chart of the Day: Déjà vu for merchant power producers as soft demand creates supply glut
Supplies in day ahead market are far exceeding demand
IndiGo tightens its grip over domestic market as Tata grapples with Air India
Akasa Air continues to see high occupancy levels
RBI’s crystal ball badly needs polishing
A string of large GDP forecast errors raises questions about the RBI’s economic models and their policy implications
Banks are between a rock and a hard place on policy transmission
MSME borrowers have come under strain and banks have begun to increase the spread on loan rates to capture credit risk
Decoding Q1 GDP numbers
The chief economist of SBI Mutual Fund breaks down GDP data of the April-June quarter released on August 29 and suggests what to expect in the remaining part of the fiscal year
Imagined fears in Tripura over demographic change and illegal immigration
Within the state’s BJP-led coalition there are differences on the cut-off dates that should be used if the Election Commission conducts a special intensive review, a demand of TIPRA Mohta which is a constituent of the coalition that represents tribal interests. Census data shows that demographic anxieties are overblown and their projection may have a lot to do with forthcoming local body polls
RSS at 100: Reframing dharma beyond religion and extremes
RSSFACTS: Marking its centenary, the RSS emphasises ‘Dharma’ as a way of life distinct from religion, advocating a balanced, inclusive civilisational path rooted in India’s philosophical and cultural tradition
AI's transformative impact on India's financial services
AI is reshaping financial services in India by enhancing operations, improving customer experience, and expanding access; unlocking new opportunities for startups, incumbents, and consumers across the financial ecosystem
Investors underestimate Donald Trump’s threat to the Federal Reserve, economists warn
FT survey cites fears that president’s assault has caused long-term damage to the US central bank and economy
The Eastern Window: Modi's diplomatic balancing act -- Strategic autonomy or economic pragmatism?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic engagement with President Xi Jinping in Tianjin marks a calculated attempt to rebuild India-China relations five years after the Galwan clash, driven by economic necessities and the need to counter aggressive US trade policies
Chart of the Day | Currency crisis: Why India's rupee is the weakest in emerging markets in 2025
The Indian rupee has emerged as the worst-performing emerging market currency as President Trump's aggressive 50 percent tariffs trigger unprecedented capital outflows and export challenges for Asia's third-largest economy
Broken health insurance shows regulatory health is weak
If fine print and failed oversight define our health insurance, can we really call it protection and assurance? If you have ever experienced a hospital mediclaim process, you will know
NHAI’s sharp decline in debt -- a shot in the arm for highway projects?
The nodal agency for highways is targeting a list of 124 projects at a cost of Rs 3.5 trillion in FY2026
Data Story: The ‘Financial Services, Real Estate and Professional Services’ sector is powering India’s uneven growth
The GVA data reveals a services-driven growth model in India that is leaving behind key job-creating sectors
Love in Tokyo — Will it help Delhi rebalance its global pivot?
India and Japan share historical ties, which have become more crucial in the current global economic flux
Why the Q1 growth surprise gives more room for India’s MPC
A stronger-than-expected GDP print gives the Monetary Policy Committee breathing space
Indians are not ‘arrogant’ and this is not ‘Modi’s war’
India’s approach to energy security, trade, and international relations is rooted in its sovereign rights, democratic principles, and commitment to peaceful progress. Navarro’s criticism that ignores these realities is counterproductive, and ultimately, it is global peace and prosperity that suffer from such divisive narratives
Legally Speaking: Insights from Fali Nariman's life
A collection of his writings published over a year after his demise represent rare reflections of a legal luminary who observed and analysed society through the lens of law and law through a broader socio-legal prism—rendering even the most mundane observations vivid and engaging
India walks the SCO tightrope at Tianjin
Meetings at The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit may not resolve India’s disputes, but it offers a valuable stage of dialogue
