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State of Affairs: From managed disorder to systemic shock cascade

The Finance Ministry’s latest review warns that a dangerous global scenario once considered unlikely may now be unfolding

Business in the Week Ahead: March 9-13, 2026

Three new IPOs will open for subscription. OPEC and IEA will release oil market reports.

The unique uranium moment in India-Canada ties

As New Delhi and Ottawa reset ties, a landmark uranium pact places clean energy, strategic trust, and long-term energy security at the heart of the relationship

What a reset in Canada-India ties would mean for trade, investment and students

Canada’s share in India’s total trade has largely hovered below the 1% mark for over a decade

Business in the Week Ahead (March 2-6, 2026)

From IPO to share listing to high frequency economic indicators, the coming week has them all. The freshly-minted GDP series data can provide you more fodder

India's growth rate revised up by 20 bps to 7-7.4% for FY27: CEA

A reduction in external uncertainties due to a framework agreement with US -- the main factor for revising growth forecast higher, said CEA

AI trading risks herding and amplified volatility, regulators must adapt fast: Chief Economic Adviser Nageswaran

“Algorithmic trading and AI-driven investment strategies can transmit shocks rapidly across jurisdictions and amplify market movements,” Nageswaran stated.

India’s gross investment inflows hold steady at 18.5% of GDP in FY25: Chief Economic Adviser Nageswaran at Global Securities Markets Conclave

Nageswaran pointed to UNCTAD data showing India posted only a modest 2% dip in FDI inflows in calendar 2024, far milder than the steeper declines hitting several large emerging markets.

Børge Brende quits as World Economic Forum CEO over Epstein links: What were the allegations?

Børge Brende resigned as World Economic Forum president after an independent review into his past meetings and messages with Jeffrey Epstein found no additional wrongdoing beyond previously disclosed contacts.

WEF chief Borge Brende steps down following review of Epstein ties, Alois Zwinggi to take over

Brende made the announcement in a statement issued after disclosures by the US Justice Department revealed that he had attended three business dinners with Epstein and had exchanged emails and text messages with him.

Sri Lanka abolishes MPs’ pensions; how India, Pakistan and Bangladesh compare

Amid public anger, Sri Lanka abolished MPs’ pensions, cutting political perks, while comparisons highlight how India, Pakistan and Bangladesh continue to pay lawmakers far more than ordinary citizens, nationwide scrutiny.

Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Linde India, CIE Automotive, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Aeronautics, Shreeji Shipping, and others on February 16?

The market may see consolidation with range-bound trading, though the possibility of a rebound exists after Friday's steep fall. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

Business in the Week Ahead: February 16-20, 2026

HSBC will release the flash PMIs for February. Fractal Analytics and Aye Finance will list on the stock exchanges.

India's updated CPI framework set to reduce inflation volatility, enhance policy precision: CEA Nageswaran

With food items carrying less weight in the overall index, Nageswaran anticipates that headline CPI will exhibit reduced volatility.

Business in the Week Ahead (February 9-13, 2026)

We are just coming out of an eventful week. How will be the upcoming week look like? Other than some key economic macro prints, there are plenty to look forward to on the earnings front

RBI governor Malhotra says CPI, growth outlook to be based on new series

New CPI series set to release next week, FY27 GDP projections deferred to April MPC.

Adani Ports Q3 net profit jumps 21% to Rs 3,054 crore, revenue up 22%

The company also informed the exchanges on the appointment of Sreedhar Krishna Menon as its new chief financial officer.

Adani Enterprises, other Adani Group shares rise up to 12% on India-US trade deal

Global brokerage firm Jefferies has listed Adani Group companies among the key beneficiaries of the trade deal.

FM Sitharaman unveils string of measures to support textiles, khadi, handlooms

The Budget has also proposee 'mega textile parks' with a thrust on value addition and technical textiles, while simultaneously strengthening khadi, handloom and handicrafts through investments in training, skilling and quality upgradation

Economic Survey highlights growth momentum but flags urgent need for deregulation-led reforms

The Economic Survey pushes strongly for reforms and deregulation led growth. Economists highlight rigid labour codes and slow and inefficient liquidation laws as the two main challenges to India’s scaling-up problem, exactly the issues the survey stresses on.

Still see room for capital gains tweaks despite Budget 2024 rationalization, says CEA Nageswaran

Nageswaran said that further reforms to reduce operating costs, lower input costs, deregulation and skill creation can lift India's medium-term growth higher than the estimated 7 percent.

What the Economic Survey reveals about the Budget’s direction

The Survey outlines a tiered framework that distinguishes between high-urgency sectors requiring rapid domestic scale-up—such as fertiliser inputs, APIs, power electronics and telecom equipment—and strategic core areas like battery cells, magnets and solar wafers, where vulnerability reduction rather than full substitution is the objective

Business in the Week Ahead (February 1- 6, 2026) 

For the upcoming week, keep an eye on the Budget's impact, manufacturing and services data trends across regions. Interest rate decisions by the central banks of India, England and Europe will be key events to watch