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Best of Both Sides | Economy is looking up. So, why rate cuts?

December 05, 2025 8:27 am

Liquidity in the system is optimal and supportive of growth. The healthy pick up in credit off take is evident. Credit growth from the larger ecosystem, including NBFCs and private credit, looks robust as deal volumes suggest across India Inc. where a wave of M&A activities is indicative of renewed interest in capturing markets and mindsets of consumers.

Best of Both Sides | Surjit Bhalla writes: On economy, India’s leaders are in a comfort zone — they need a jolt

December 05, 2025 8:27 am

The leaders are stuck in a deep comfort zone, reminiscent of Nehru’s luxury position post-independence. Or at the beginning of UPA-II, post an impressive first UPA term. Comfort kills the hunger for risk and change and perpetuates the stranglehold of the Deep State, that is, senior IAS officials managing the economy at the direction of the oligarchs. Look at FDI for clues about the angst. Unless policies change, the promise of Viksit Bharat is likely to go the way of the unexpected 2024 political loss

Govt panel working on new SEZ norms for exporters to access domestic market

November 06, 2025 4:58 am

This comes after multiple units in the SEZs, particularly those which entirely cater to the US market, have written to the Commerce Ministry seeking that they be de-notified due to sudden tariff pressure that has left exports uncompetitive in the US market.

Rajiv Memani at Idea Exchange: ‘In the new global order, economic strength and resilience matter. India should focus on building that’

September 22, 2025 10:37 am

A seasoned and leading voice from the Indian industry, Rajiv Memani, Chairman and CEO - EY India, is currently the face of India Inc as the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry.