Strip away monthly volatility and a year-long view of high-frequency indicators points to steady economic activity, supported by goods movement, fuel demand and digital payments
India must leverage geopolitics — through trusted partnerships and technology agreements — to secure functional inclusion in resilient supply chains
Both the U.S. and China weaponised export curbs. It backfired. Countries at the receiving end of the curbs have been incentivised to seek alternatives. It’s a lesson India should heed
Humayun Kabir’s new political party suggests class antagonism has been consigned to the dustbin of electoral history. The state is headed for an election in 2026 where religious polarisation may play an unprecedented role
India-NZ FTA will have to be ratified by New Zealand’s parliament, where some members are expected to oppose it. Their dismay about the FTA is based on a narrow approach which doesn’t account for the larger economic and strategic benefits that will come the way of both countries
US strategy could be costly in terms of higher electricity prices, increased water stress and potential food insecurity
Former Chief Justice B. N. Kripal’s *Supreme But Not Infallible* highlights the Supreme Court’s fallibility, emphasising its power to review judgments and correct errors to uphold justice and constitutional values
India’s wealth management industry needs to adopt fee-based advisory, digital tools, and hybrid models to serve a wider range of customers
Domestic investors are becoming disciplined and long-term. All we need is discipline in valuations in some pockets
The CCI’s market study on AI highlights its transformative role in India’s economy. It recommends flexible, sector-specific regulation and voluntary self-audits to ensure fair competition while encouraging technological growth
Data emerging from ASEAN, South Korea, and Japan underline deeper implications beyond China’s expanding export volumes
Surplus liquidity would keep the shorter end of the curve anchored
Data on leveraged positions indicate some fatigue setting in. Why it may be the time to be cautious
The government is likely to award contracts for at least Rs 10 lakh crore worth of defence equipment in the next five years
The attempt to get states to shoulder a greater share of the financial burden of welfare schemes is over a decade old The financing formula in the MNREGA replacement builds on it without concurrently providing states greater autonomy in implementation
This article outlines thirteen innovative proposals to address India’s challenges, focusing on healthcare, infrastructure, technology, and social equity,
aiming to drive sustainable growth, self-reliance, and global leadership
Marc Rowan tells investors firm is positioning itself for when ‘something bad happens’
Osman Hadi’s killing unsurprisingly led to the scapegoating of India. But the mystery over the identity of his killer encapsulates the murky developments that have led to Jamaat’s ascent and left the society deeply divided
The Tamil Nadu government probably thought that if the pillar was projected as a secular site, all religious groups would claim access to it for different rituals during various periods.
SHANTI, the new nuclear law, removes ambiguity in the liability of stakeholders in a nuclear plant. It, therefore, enables an assessment of potential risk and paves the way for new entrants
The income pyramid in India—historically broad at the base—is very gradually inverting, with more consumers entering mid-income and upper mid-income brackets
US efforts to involve Pakistan in the Gaza peace plan have wide-ranging implications. India needs to watch the situation closely
As India heads into a pivotal Budget, the spotlight must turn to how domestic capital can power national ambition and anchor long-term value creation
The rupee has depreciated by roughly 5.22 percent against the US dollar this year, making it Asia’s worst-performing currency in 2025
The CEPA signed between New Delhi and Muscat should help strengthen India’s position in the Middle East
