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Shift to high-frequency administrative datasets aims to smooth growth estimates and cut sharp revisions under new FY23 base
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It remains the most decisive factor influencing the decision to buy a home. It’s within the realm of the budget to provide a fillip to the economy by incentivising purchases in the affordable housing segment
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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
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For this Moneycontrol Pro Panorama edition: Financing frameworks critical to scaling climate transition, strategic M&A signals pivot towards innovation, earnings trends test investor confidence and valuations, and more
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The sector is both people-driven and capital-intensive. Support for patient capital and skilling programs through fiscal incentives will provide India an economic boost
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AIFs have emerged as a preferred platform for more sophisticated investors. To encourage the trend, the budget should bring about neutrality in tax treatment between different categories of AIFs
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Budget 2026 is expected to boost clean-tech, renewables, storage, sustainable finance, critical minerals, and social governance reforms, strengthening India Inc.’s resilience and supporting inclusive, low-carbon growth
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As Union Budget 2026 approaches, India’s GCC sector seeks tax certainty, regulatory simplification, and targeted incentives to sustain growth, enhance competitiveness, and reinforce global leadership amid rising headwinds
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As urban India prepares to contribute three-quarters of the national GDP, a NITI Aayog report reveals a critical shortage of 60 million liveable homes and prescribes a four-part remedy of land reform, density incentives, innovative finance, and rental housing to sustain growth
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January marks the fifth consecutive month of slowdown in PMI activity, and is the lowest pace of expansion in 26 months
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The increase in central public investment, mainly in roads, railways and defence, has seen a sharp increase over the last few years. This trend is expected to continue
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IT Act 2025 will soon be operationalised. Finance minister should consider a few tweaks to power M&A activity, and consider the full implication of changes in capital gains regime
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While the Income-tax Act, 2025 marks a major reform, lingering ambiguities and compliance burdens remain. Budget 2026 offers a crucial opportunity to clarify provisions, reduce litigation, and strengthen tax certainty
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In this Moneycontrol Pro Panorama edition: India gains prominence as global trials diversify, trade tensions and yen moves pressure rupee, investors retreat as US economic confidence weakens, positive signals hide deep stress in affordable housing, and more
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As Budget 2026 approaches, embedding gender intentionality through data-driven design and women-led last-mile delivery can transform financial access into lasting resilience for women across India
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Market concentration is not inherently problematic. Economies of scale matter, and large players often drive efficiency gains. But there is a threshold beyond which concentration becomes a systemic risk rather than a competitive advantage
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This year’s Union Budget will be read as a signal of intent, not a list of allocations. In a fractured global order and a charged domestic economy, India must show whether it is ready to govern for the decade ahead
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In this Moneycontrol Pro Panorama edition: After 18 years of on-and-off negotiations, the India–EU free trade agreement is landing in a far harsher world. For India, this is not a victory lap. It is a test of intent.
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The coal ministry expects to finalise the rules for the proposed Coal Exchange by March. The need for a coal exchange comes amid the rising domestic production of coal which crossed 1 billion tonnes in FY25.
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Budget 2026 is anticipated to focus on tax simplification, reduced litigation, clarity on digital and cross-border taxation, streamlined compliance, and enhanced innovation incentives to drive growth
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Smaller eastern states are narrowing the gap with the region’s largest economy through faster expansion and industrial momentum
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Steel and cement remained the standout performers in December, reflecting continued momentum in construction and infrastructure activity
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EY notes that without climate-smart agriculture, the sector would face significant losses in the next 15 years.
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As India readies Budget 2026–27, the effectiveness of FTAs hinges on customs reform, predictable border processes, and simpler origin rules, without which trade agreements risk remaining underutilised despite tariff concessions
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In this Moneycontrol Pro Panorama edition: IMF data contradicts prevailing global slowdown narrative, markets debate whether Nifty has peaked twice, India’s healthcare demand far outpaces system capacity, and more
