The rupee free fall

SC upholds demonetisation, but cash is still king

The ruling says the government was within its rights to announce demonetisation, but it is no commentary on the rationality or soundness of the decision. Read more »
Indian middle class

Indian middle class facing a cost-of-living crisis

The Indian middle class is the primary force behind the India story. The government must consider tax breaks or other financial incentives for middle class families. Read more »
india retail, reliance retail, RIL, inflation

Front of the package labelling key to tackling lifestyle diseases

India must implement front of the food package labelling with colours and pictures that can be easily understood by consumers. 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 »
battery storage technology

Battery storage technology leadership key to India’s renewables future

As it seeks to increase the share of renewables in the energy mix, India needs comprehensive guidelines on the use of battery storage technology, its environmental impact and safety aspects. Read more »
income tax, budget 2023

Budget 2023 may raise income tax exemption limit

The govt will benefit more from expanding the tax base by raising income tax exemption limit than from making existing taxpayers pay more. Read more »
Looming energy crisis

Long winter: Europe’s energy crisis is far from over

The year 2023 will be a make or break one for Europe's endeavour to avert a full-blown energy crisis as it faces a supply-demand gap of 27 billion cubic meters. Read more »
cryptocurrencies

Future tense: Too early to write off cryptocurrencies

The RBI maintains that cryptocurrencies posed a threat to the macroeconomic and financial stability of the Indian economy. Read more »
renewable energy, solar energy,

India set to be a leader in renewable energy, but may still miss own targets

India has a long way to go before it achieves its renewable energy targets and makes a dent in climate change mitigation. Read more »
looming global recession

A gloomy new year ahead with trends pointing to a global recession

The indicators point to a global recession in 2023, but its severity will depend on several factors such as the covid situation in China. Read more »