Indian economy

Repo rate hike: Time for the RBI to press the pause button

Considering that retail inflation is ruling below the RBI’s tolerance limit and the economy is showing resilience in the face of global headwinds, RBI can afford to put the brakes on the... Read more »
US economy faces inflation threat

Gathering storms: US economy stares at a debt limit standoff in the Congress

If Republicans choose to block the Biden administration's efforts to raise the debt ceiling, the administration would have to find alternative ways to address a debt limit crisis that could have a... Read more »
Focus on its rural infrastructure

Rural sector: Budget 2023 shows intention, but falls short on allocation

Budget 2023 has cut down allocation for the rural sector while remaining silent on farmers’ income and rural demand. Read more »
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Budget 2023: Rationalise direct taxes to boost growth

Budget 2023 may simplify and rationalise the complex direct tax regime to boost economic growth at a time when Indian economy is facing global headwinds. Read more »
Budget 2023 on social sector

Budget 2023 will raise social spending despite constraints

Budget 2023 may roll out heavy public spending in education and healthcare as India seeks to tap its demographic dividend. Read more »
public debt

Old pension scheme unsustainable, NPS makes sense for debt-laden states

The RBI has cautioned states against their plan to shift back to the statutory old pension scheme from the participatory national pension scheme. Read more »
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Studying asymmetric distribution of inflation must, says new RBI paper

A paper published by the Reserve Bank of India says there is a need to study of asymmetrical distribution of inflation, especially during the period of uncertainties. Read more »
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Global recession is perilously close, says World Bank

World Bank lowers global growth forecast to 1.7% amid fears of an imminent global recession. Read more »
Budget 2023, subsidies

Govt walks tightrope on subsidies as deficit widens

The government is under pressure to cut subsidies and maintain fiscal discipline at a time when political situation warrants a populist Budget 2023. Read more »
INSURANCE, IRDAI

Indian economy faces mixed signals in the New Year

For the Indian economy, there are several reasons to be cheerful such as the gross NPAs of Indian banks falling to a seven-year low this year, while there are also reasons to... Read more »