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Month-on-month growth tells a more nuanced story than headline numbers suggest
The Trump administration's decision to revoke sanctions exemptions on Iran's Chabahar port reveals a troubling pattern of strategic incoherence that may ultimately benefit China while undermining America's long-term interests in Central Asia
The current window for select white goods offers mid-sized firms to tap into a growing market as supply chains get localized and entry barriers have become lower. While the intention is commendable, implementation is not without challenges
India's banking system faces a severe liquidity shortage ahead of the RBI policy meet, prompting emergency ₹1.5 lakh crore injections as overnight rates surge above the repo rate
The recent defence deal between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has wide ranging implications for several countries including India, the Arab world, Israel and the U.S. Much depends on whether the Saudi intention is limited to gaining capability to counter Israel or will it try to empower Pakistan as well
UK and France have taken the lead to diverge from the US position on Palestinian statehood. But on their own, there’s little they can do to bring about a viable Palestinian state. As for India, it’s possible to do better in balancing strategic interests with a humanitarian impulse
The huge potential of AI in catalysing trade and economic growth, globally and locally, was highlighted in two separate reports recently
Mediation in India today is too often a box to be ticked, a hollow formality. Without a credible cost for walking away, mediation will remain symbolic. With such consequences, however, it could become the pressure valve India’s clogged courts desperately need
H1B employees may be only a slice of the workforce but are a very valuable one. Replacing them will be an expensive endeavour. All this, when valuations appear plump
Ayurveda, the world’s oldest healthcare system, is experiencing a resurgence as it aligns with modern wellness trends. Its focus on prevention, mental health, and sustainable living is gaining scientific validation and global recognition
The upcoming MPC meeting will play a key role in determining how stocks that are sensitive to interest rate movements perform
Nepal's Gen Z protests and political turmoil challenge India’s diplomacy, testing its Neighborhood First policy. India seeks to balance cautious optimism with strategic engagement as Nepal undergoes significant political changes
As UPI grows exponentially, banks must modernize their infrastructure to ensure scalability, security, and compliance. Two strategies, sidecar switch or full replacement, offer paths to meet evolving demands and regulatory expectations
If Monday’s deal seems performative, perhaps that’s the point
The latest GST rate reductions aim to boost consumption, but data show India is already operating near peak demand levels
The Trump administration's recent moves against India—from H-1B visa restrictions to tariff threats—weren't sudden policy shifts but predictable outcomes clearly outlined in the Heritage Foundation's Project 25 blueprint
China is stringing an extension cord across the roof of the world. If it hums as planned, it will light coastal cities and lock the Tibetan plateau more firmly into the national core. It is a lesson in how clean energy and state power can travel together
The prevailing law treats every collector with suspicion. The outcomes are lost opportunities to project soft power and limited revenue for the government. The law needs to change and treat collectors as partners in preserving India’s rich heritage
Lower taxes on essentials and aspirational products create household relief, stimulate consumption, and unlock sectoral opportunities
The real test lies not in television debates or press statements but on the ground—will Gandhi’s gambit strike a chord with voters, or will it fade into yet another episode of political shadowboxing remains to be seen
India’s ambitious plan to launch 119 Earth Observation satellites by 2040 requires major private sector involvement, strategic policy support, and clear execution to scale effectively and compete in the global EO market
Plus the capex boom
In the immediate aftermath of the GST rate cuts, here are the main questions facing the economy, business and investors
India's Real Estate Investment Trust market is experiencing unprecedented momentum following SEBI's strategic reclassification, positioning the $20 billion sector for substantial growth
India’s rising share of global GDP signals opportunity but not inevitability. Converting scale into lasting influence will demand human capital, institutional strength, innovation, and deeper but tougher reforms
