china, zero covid policy, chinese economy in big trouble

Explained: Can Chinese economy weather the current crisis

With its huge domestic market and manufacturing prowess, the Chinese economy can avert a Japan-style stagnation. Read more »
INSURANCE, IRDAI

Confusion prevails over the state of Indian economy

Confusing macroeconomic signals emanating from Indian economy continue to trouble policy makers. Read more »
The Inflation Reduction Act 2022

Explained: America’s Inflation Reduction Act 2022 is more about environment

The Inflation Reduction Act 2022 may not have an immediate impact on surging prices, but its focus on clean energy will have a long-term influence on inflation. Read more »
The rupee free fall

RBI raises interest rate; IMF wants rupee to be left alone

IMF wants RBI to stop intervening in the currency market by selling dollars. Read more »
Indian railways, Budget 2023 and urban infrastructure

Uttar Pradesh economy: A systemic approach to $1 trillion

The Uttar Pradesh economy can achieve the target of $1 trillion if the state government focuses on human development, skilling, and job creation. Read more »
Indian economy

Horses for courses: RBI need not hike interest rates to match Fed

The US has aggressively increased its benchmark interest rate because inflation is 5 times the normal level, but that is not the case for India. Read more »
draft telecom bill

India makes strides in financial inclusion, but issues remain

RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index has risen to 56.4 in March 2022. This is a significant increase from 53.9 in March 2021 and is reflective of growth across all sectors, the report said. Read more »
inflation and interest rates

RBI may raise key interest rate by 50 bps on global cues

While there is a need for frontloaded policy tightening, the terminal interest rate need not be very high, given the confusing nature of inflation. Read more »
Liberalised remittance scheme

War on inflation: How interest rate will begin to bite

RBI interest rate hike: Policymakers and central banks around the globe continue to battle inflation amid critical geopolitical situations and look to avoid recession by tightening their monetary policy. Read more »
gold demand in india, gold smuggling

Gold demand: Uncertainties, policies weigh despite inflation

Gold demand and prices usually rise during times of economic turbulence, but the outlook looks uncertain this year. Read more »