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The repo rate was reduced by 25 bps in the Feb policy, and it is expected there could be two more cuts during the course of the year, though the...
One of the most popular Indian cricketers is said to own 70 bikes and at least a dozen luxury cars. Data from the Federation of Automobiles Dealers...
There have been a plethora of suggestions and requests for various changes in the budget, both on the revenue and expenditure sides, before it is...
Can 90-hour workweeks balance productivity, health, ethics, and corporate expectations in India?
Exploring critical economic themes shaping India and global policies for 2025 and beyond.
One of the major challenges facing the economy is sluggish consumption. Consumption, in turn, depends on the ability of the people to spend. After...
The new RBI governor has several challenges before him, from financial regulation, MPC’s conduct, liquidity management and Trump’s election to...
Any extravaganza which attracts large audiences and creates new structures provides a boost to the local economy
For the message to percolate down to youngsters on social media, it cannot be any one thing. It needs to be a combination of legislature, better...
The ceasefire is the first meaningful de-escalation since October 7 attacks. It must be expanded to Gaza, serve as a step towards peace.
With the two main engines of consumption and investment looking positive, there is reason to believe that overall growth will remain above 7 per...
There is clearly need for the government to get into this rather murky business of pricing by hospitals as this has come in the way of coverage and...
While there is still need to exercise caution in forming judgements on overall consumption including urban spending, the commentary on Q3 sales...
While the authorities are good in starting various projects, there is not much effort which goes into the final details
We are all aware of the fact that there is a rather large gap between rich and poor countries. The income gap between these two sets is persistent,...
It appears that the RBI believes that the worst of high inflation is over. But there is some uncertainty on the durability of the present low...
With equally convincing arguments on both sides it would be of interest to see which way the MPC decides on October 9
In India, around 150 million people are above the age of 60 and typically would have retired from their employment. Some could be working still as...
The festival economy has a far-reaching impact on the state of economic growth
The Q1 GDP data ironically bodes well for the economy, even though the growth rate at 6.8% is lower than last year. The main reason for optimism...
The UPS is a well-crafted scheme which takes in a 10% contribution from the employee and a government equivalent of 18.5%
Until 2014, fixed maturity plans were very popular, as long-term capital gains tax was applied if they were held for more than a year. This was...
India does appear to be a leading economic power, and this is something that has been recognised by the world
While the regulators work to straighten the systems, there will be some collateral damage in terms of individuals being open to falling prey to...
There is always a lot of anticipation ahead of a Union Budget announcement in India. Experts and others had plenty to say about what the finance...
The silent inflation which keeps creeping upwards which often escapes notice is core inflation which is the non-food and non-fuel part of the basket