
WWII remembrance is a highly politicised contemporary global event. India doesn’t really figure in these narratives. That’s a pity because it’s Indian blood and treasure that played a consequential role in the outcome. Something Indians, unfortunately, are not well acquainted with

India’s growth model is powered by domestic consumption and investment, not exports. This is precisely why the tariff shock, while significant, may not derail the momentum - at least not immediately

Comforted by healthy forecasts for sugarcane output, the government has been liberal on feedstock use for ethanol. Will it move the needle for sugar mills?

Innovation has helped push SK Hynix ahead of Samsung — and put chipmakers in the middle of growing US-China tensions

India's euphoria over Modi's visit to China masks deeper complexities. While terror concerns were addressed, subtle diplomatic wins were overshadowed by China's strategic vision. India navigates a tricky global landscape

The churn in GST rates may lead to companies not cutting prices, leading to disappointment on the consumption front. Cutting taxes on this commodity could change the equation, however

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the world is ready to build the semiconductor future with India

Despite record FII sell-offs in 2025, strong DII inflows, driven by SIPs, have stabilised Indian markets, though future resilience depends on earnings and macroeconomic stability

With exports taxed, it is imperative that the country’s exchange rate should adjust.

The shift of savings from deposits to equity mutual funds is reshaping India’s financial landscape. It is a welcome move, but one that demands strong regulatory guardrails.

While industry and services credit remain steady, the sharp deceleration in personal loans points to cooling household demand.

US tariffs are likely to severely impact one-fourth of India's textile exports in the next six months, according to experts

While many staples leave retailers with slim returns, aerated drinks offer margins in the 19–24 per cent range, giving Kiranas the cushion they need to cover costs. GST 2.0 proposal still considers keeping them in the demerit category, even as other packaged goods are likely to move to lower slabs

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

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

The case is an important test in the escalating power struggle between the US executive and parts of the judicial system

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

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

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

Supplies in day ahead market are far exceeding demand

Akasa Air continues to see high occupancy levels

A string of large GDP forecast errors raises questions about the RBI’s economic models and their policy implications

MSME borrowers have come under strain and banks have begun to increase the spread on loan rates to capture credit risk

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

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