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India’s next big challenge: From welfare delivery to human developmentThe National Family Health Survey 2023-24 reveals India's success in expanding welfare delivery and essential service access, reaching near...
Gold imports up 34 pc to $3.41 bn in May; silver shipments plunge over 86 pcDuring May, India's gold imports skyrocketed by 34 percent, hitting USD 3.41 billion, as soaring gold prices fueled demand. In stark contra...
Psychology says people who optimize every part of their lives often end up more depleted than those who don’t, because constant measuring, tracking, and improving is itself more costly than the benefitModern self-improvement tools promise better lives through tracking. However, this constant monitoring can create stress and pressure. The ...
HDFC Mutual Fund limits subscription in its gold ETF and FoF. What this means for investors?HDFC Mutual Fund has temporarily restricted large lump-sum investments in its Gold ETF and Gold ETF Fund of Fund amid surging gold prices a...
To the Situation Room, now! With new message, Trump stirs Iran cauldron againTrump's comments assume significance as tensions between the US and Iran have remained elevated over Tehran’s nuclear activities, sanctions...
Gold imports jump 82 pc to USD 5.62 bn in April; silver by 157 pcIndia saw a significant jump in gold imports in April, reaching USD 5.62 billion. This surge was driven by high prices. However, the govern...
PM Modi wants Indians to buy less gold but jewellers suggest three ways to save forex without any sacrificesAmidst calls to conserve forex, the All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Federation proposed a dedicated bullion bank and revamped gold moneti...
India's gold import: How it impacts our economy | An explainerIndia's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching $71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreem...
Why did the stock market fall today? Sensex tumbles 1,300 pts, Nifty below 23,850. 6 key factorsIndian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday. The Sensex and Nifty saw sharp declines as oil prices surged. Fading hop...
U.S. Treasury to borrow $2 trillion in 2026 as national debt nears $39 trillion — is America quietly entering a dangerous fiscal crisis beyond Washington’s control?U.S. Treasury is set to borrow over $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, a federal deficit exceeding 6% of GDP. The Office of Management and Bu...
US Stock Market: US Treasury Bond Yields near 5% again as inflation fears shake Wall StreetWall Street is abuzz as investors debate if US 30-year Treasury bond yields will remain above 5 percent. Rising oil prices and a robust US ...
The Bengal boom: 7 stocks that surged up to 22% after BJP win and should you still buy?Smallcap investors are piling into the “Bengal theme” after the BJP’s landslide win in West Bengal, driving sharp rallies in state-linked s...
India finds $800 billion silver lining as conflict clouds gatherWith an eye on the future, India is set to welcome a massive $800 billion wave of capital investment over the upcoming five years. The curr...
8th Pay Commission demands: Rs 72,000 as minimum pay and fitment factor of 4.0; why this employee body wants 4x salary hikeThe Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh (BPMS) has proposed a significant overhaul for the 8th Pay Commission, demanding a minimum basic sa...
El Niño and geopolitical tensions cloud India’s rural economy: A somber 2026 outlookIndia’s rural economy faces pressure in 2026 from a likely El Niño-driven weak monsoon and rising input costs due to US-Iran tensions. Lowe...
What a COP-out for an aspiration nationIndia's decision to step back from hosting COP33 is a significant loss, not just for the nation but for global environmental leadership. It...
Gold imports rise by nearly 29% to $69 bn in Apr-Feb 2025-26India's gold imports saw a significant rise of 28.73 percent, reaching USD 69 billion in the first eleven months of fiscal 2025-26. This su...
Food security plan to put pressure on growth, inflation: RBIThe UPA Government's proposed Food Security Bill carries a slew of "economic consequences", including pressures on fiscal deficit.
- Centre's move to change the treatment of capital grants will hurt outlook on state finances
The budgetary developments of states are critical to facilitate the process of economic growth and social-sector developments.
- Government must focus on how it funds the fiscal deficit
It is not advisable to shift debt management to the Centre as issues relating to WMAs remain unanswered.