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When does a country reform?India's recent reforms, including GST and labor code changes, were driven by external pressures, not domestic crises. Historically, India r...
Govt fast-tracks disinvestment process to shore up revenues, garners 31% of budget aim in Q1 FY27The government is accelerating its disinvestment and asset monetisation drive, achieving 31% of its full-year target in just the first quar...
India's textile stocks become market standouts on trade dealsIndian textile exporters are experiencing a significant stock market surge, outperforming the broader market. New trade deals with the UK, ...
Japan’s rush to India: The big story behind the Modi-Takaichi summitJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's India visit comes as Japanese investments accelerate across banking, manufacturing, infrastructure...
European markets ride oil tailwinds, but can they challenge Wall Street’s tech supremacy?European equities are rallying as lower crude prices following the Iran ceasefire improve the region’s near-term outlook, easing inflation ...
India's April-May fiscal deficit at ₹1.62 lakh crore, widens on-year to 9.6% of FY27 aimIndia's fiscal deficit stood at ₹1.62 lakh crore during April-May, accounting for 9.6% of the full-year budget estimate, according to gover...
A pail of water may unleash India's ₹20 lakh crore opportunityIndia faces a significant water crisis, with demand projected to double supply by 2030, creating a massive ₹20 lakh crore investment opport...
Of service to the State: Bengal should prioritise high-skill services, sidestep constraints that make manufacturing difficultWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes job creation, but the path through manufacturing faces significant hurdles like fragmented land and in...
Family Trusts need a rethink: DPDP, PMLA rules collide with informal promoter structuresIndia's family businesses face a complex succession era due to evolving regulations and generational differences. Law firms like Veritas Le...
China's subsidy edge poses biggest challenge to Make in IndiaAs Indian manufacturers navigate the challenging waters of global trade, they find themselves increasingly overshadowed by Chinese business...
India looking to scale up local AI infrastructure; NITI to reviewThe Indian government is developing a strategy for domestically controlled AI infrastructure to enhance AI adoption in governance and culti...
For a few dollars more: Inflation bypass can hurtIndia's central bank holds interest rates steady despite rising inflation. The focus shifts to stabilizing the rupee with a new dollar depo...
India’s economy faces threats that currency band-aid can’t fixIndia's government and central bank have launched new measures to attract foreign investment. These steps aim to boost the rupee and bring ...
From inputs to retail, a monster rages through: As supply-side inflation pressures build, the implications for monetary policyIndia's inflation is shifting from producers to consumers, driven by cost-push factors like rising global commodity and energy prices. This...
Asia's industrial supercycle is outpacing the West Asia oil shock: Chetan Ahya, Morgan StanleyA China-driven supply realignment, cutting gas imports by 45% and oil by 30%, has effectively added 7.5 million barrels daily to global mar...
Morgan Stanley says Indian stock market poised for strong year ahead. Here’s whyMorgan Stanley remains bullish on Indian equities, citing an earnings upcycle, supportive macroeconomic conditions and strong domestic flow...
India meets FY26 fiscal deficit goal at 4.4% of GDP despite revenue and global pressuresIn a commendable feat, the Indian government has hit its FY26 fiscal deficit goal of 4.4% of GDP, largely due to prudent expenditure manage...
India industrial output grows 4.9% in April as new IIP series shows manufacturing-led recoveryApril marked a significant milestone for India's industrial landscape, showcasing a 4.9% increase in production. The manufacturing sector w...
India meets FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP; revenue deficit at 1.55%India's fiscal deficit reached the budgeted 4.4% of GDP for fiscal 2026. This eases immediate government finance worries. However, the focu...
Rupee to hit 99, fiscal deficit at 5%: Rahul Bajoria sees deeper pain ahead for IndiaIndia's economy faces ongoing challenges. Inflation is embedded, impacting prices and financing. The fiscal deficit is projected to widen. ...