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As the Monetary Policy Committee meet starts on August 4, India awaits cues on whether the RBI will hold steady or surprise with a rate cut amid global trade tensions
For India and the UK, while the signing of the FTA has been a historic moment, fact remains that for both, there will be mobilisation in their democratic civil societies to thwart the positives of the FTA. Misinformation and disinformation will emerge in bigger ways. The best way to counter it is to pre-empt and ensure easily understandable information is made available on the FTA
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced 25% tariffs and an additional penalty against India ahead of the August 1 deadline.
Our research and opinion teams have curated a selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance for your weekend read
Trump may not share Nixon’s personal dislike of Indians. But Nixon, who passed away a few decades ago, has a successor when it comes to damaging bilateral ties.
US tariffs on Indian exports are set to rise, influenced by geopolitical issues like India’s ties with Russia and BRICS. Negotiations for a trade deal remain complex, requiring careful diplomacy from India
NBFCs play a vital role in India’s inclusive growth by providing transparent, fair credit to underserved communities. Responsible lending builds trust, reduces risks, and drives sustainable economic development towards 2047 goals
Earnings reports of major players show how artificial intelligence services are boosting revenues
RSSFACTS: Rashtra Sevika Samiti is an RSS-inspired organisation like three dozen other organisations. It is independent, autonomous and has quietly worked to establish a massive footprint away from the media glare
Although seen as a trusted lieutenant of Jayalalithaa and her friend Sasikala, OPS has been in the political wilderness for the last two years, coming up as a poor second in the power struggle in the AIADMK.
In the run-up to the August 1 tariff deadline, markets were already exhibiting nervousness. Now that they have been announced, what should investors be looking out for?
Many goods that are exported to the US are from factories contracted in India by some iconic US corporations. Apple is an example. Levis Strauss & Co. is another. These aren’t `infants’ that need tariffs to ringfence them from competitive pressures. They are matured giants with a storied legacy, who have set up supply lines across the world
Central government spending surged dramatically in Q1 FY26, with the fiscal deficit more than doubling to Rs 2.8 lakh crore compared to the same period last year. While total expenditure jumped to Rs 12.22 lakh crore, a staggering 46 percent increase in interest payments now consumes nearly one-third of all government spending, highlighting India's growing debt burden and constrained fiscal flexibility
The IMF's upgraded 2025 global growth forecast defies tariff war fears – here’s why optimism persists despite rising protectionism
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) can’t afford to sit on the fence—it’s time for bold monetary stimulus to support growth.
More than tariffs, fragmentation, high finance and logistics cost are challenging the apparel and textiles industry
The US President’s threat to India goes beyond his worries over the trade deficit, and New Delhi should astutely address the issues during the next round of trade talks
Russian oil is at a deep discount but walking away from Moscow and towards other oil suppliers would be easy.
India is dismantling the forest protections it needs to meet its climate commitments, creating a policy contradiction that undermines both carbon sequestration capacity and economic competitiveness
A strategic pivot towards strengthening domestic consumption and internal growth drivers can become a powerful mitigating factor against external pressures, such as tariffs
The India–UK FTA marks a major policy shift, promoting inclusive growth, export diversification, and global integration. It reflects India’s maturing trade strategy ahead of key deals with the U.S. and EU
Volume growth of 4 percent in the June quarter is twice the March quarter's level. But margins are under pressure. HUL appears to have turned a corner on sales growth, giving new CEO Priya Nair more space to roll out her agenda
His harsh treatment of India is not just about mean tariff rates. The underlying approach is to squeeze India’s sovereign space in decision making, including areas such as IP and digital taxation. In addition, India is to bear the economic cost of Trump’s role as peace broker between Ukraine and Russia. Give in now and demands may multiply. Instead, government needs to consider seven ways outlined here to offset Trump’s approach
As US tariff pressure mounts, India stands poised to transform crisis into opportunity by accelerating long-overdue economic reforms that could make the nation more competitive globally
With most traditional valuation indicators now flashing amber, investors should be vigilant
