Consumption patterns

The new age of consumption redefining luxury and necessity

Amid rising inflation, Indians are increasingly splurging on lifestyle and leisure, signalling a transformative shift in consumption patterns. #lifestyle #luxury #consumption #spending Read more »
Chinese imports

Chinese imports: India needs to curb growing dependence

India's dependence on Chinese imports of industrial inputs increases the risk of disruptions and high trade deficits. #China #imports #economy #India Read more »
Modi-Trump summit

Modi-Trump summit: Progress in optics, challenges in substance

While India and the US unveiled ambitious agreements during Modi-Trump summit, key issues like H-1B visas and tariff barriers remain unresolved. #Modi #Trump #US #Indiaeconomy #trade Read more »
Indian economy

Promise vs policy: Can Indian economy become a global superpower?

Indian economy has the potential to emerge as an economic powerhouse, but only if it tackles its manufacturing deficit, human capital constraints, and trade reluctance. #IndianEconomy #China Read more »
Farm mechanisation in India

Farm mechanisation can transform India’s agriculture

Farm mechanisation will not only enhance yields and resource efficiency, but also empower women, youth, and smallholder farmers for sustainability of agriculture. Read more »
Trump's tariffs war

Trump’s isolationist policies will undermine US’ global influence

Once the architect of the global order, the United States is now dismantling its own legacy through the isolationist policies of President Trump. #Trump #USeconomy Read more »
foreign debt, falling rupee

Foreign debt: Weakening rupee is squeezing corporate India

As the rupee plunges to new lows against the dollar, companies with foreign debt are grappling with soaring repayment costs and mounting financial strain. #rupee #foreigndebt Read more »
Modi-Trump meet

Modi-Trump meet: Can the leaders strike a win-win India-US trade deal?

As India seeks expanded trade ties with the US, the Modi-Trump meeting will test whether diplomacy can overcome protectionism and unlock opportunities. #Modi #Trump #US-Indiatrade Read more »
tax devolution

States vs Centre: Tax devolution dilemma continues

With Indian states facing increasing fiscal pressure, the 16th Finance Commission offers a chance to recalibrate the tax devolution mechanism. #GST #tax Read more »
tariff wars,

Protectionism and tariff wars: Lessons from history and rising global risks

History shows that prolonged tariff wars fuel inflation, stifle innovation, and erode diplomatic ties, ultimately leading to more economic losers than winners. #tradewars #tariffs #protectionism #Trump2.0 Read more »