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China’s $1-trillion trade surplus: What’s behind it, what it means for India, world
December 11, 2025 14:58 IST
The view in India’s policy circles has been that the China-led trade imbalances need to be desperately corrected and that New Delhi is supportive of any global efforts towards that end.
Why India is not ‘dumping’ rice in the US as Trump saysSubscriber Only
December 11, 2025 15:46 IST
US is not a very large rice producer, yet exports more than what it imports. What India sends there are premium, expensive varieties. Neither fact points to India 'dumping' rice in the US, as Trump said.
India-US trade deal: As US trade team lands, how needle has moved in trade ties
December 10, 2025 10:54 IST
India-US trade deal, India-US tariffs update: The uncertainty around the US trade deal has prompted a re-examination of India's industrial policy. Here's what the govt has done in the past few months, and where the deal stands.
Why the rupee has a capital account problem
December 8, 2025 10:16 IST
It’s the drying up of foreign capital inflows into India, and not trade or current account deficits, that is behind the free fall in the currency.
What is the Hindu rate of growth mentioned by PM Modi, and how did India’s economy grow after Independence?
December 8, 2025 10:46 IST
Hindu rate of growth explained: GDP growth data indicate that India had surpassed the Hindu rate of growth long before the 1991 liberalisation reforms were introduced. This was argued by economist Baldev Raj Nayar in a 2006 Economic and Political Weekly article
Rupee’s fall: What it means for you and what you can do to de-risk
December 6, 2025 15:15 IST
‘In an economy, it is the consumer or the household who are the largest importer,’ said Anindya Banerjee, head of currency and commodities at Kotak Securities. This means that a depreciating rupee has a direct impact on the Indian consumer
Explained | Rupee’s journey from 80 per dollar to 90 in 5 charts: on the role of trade, FDI, and RBISubscriber Only
December 7, 2025 22:08 IST
Three-and-a-half years after the rupee broke past 80-per-dollar, the currency has breached another psychological milestone
Amid US sanctions, how Putin’s India visit could help export diversification efforts
December 5, 2025 15:04 IST
Even as New Delhi negotiates with Washington for a trade deal, it has stepped up efforts to secure more markets, including Russia
GDP: Amid the rupee’s fall, how investors are shunning the Indian economy
December 5, 2025 13:14 IST
When more money goes out of India than what comes in, the rupee’s exchange rate falls or weakens because it essentially means that the US dollars are more in demand relative to Indian rupee. What do data show on investments into India?
Why IndiGo has been hit so hard by new flight duty time limitation rules, explained
December 8, 2025 10:46 IST
Indigo Flight Cancellations | NEW FDTL Rules Explained: The new FDTL rules apply to all domestic airlines, so why has IndiGo been so severely affected, and the others not so much?
Putin’s N-power hard sell: SMRs, new-gen large nuke reactors, serial production in India
December 5, 2025 06:01 IST
A sizeable nuclear industry contingent is set to accompany Russian President Vladimir Putin during his upcoming India visit. Here's what Russia is offering, and what India needs.
Rupee breaches the 90-mark: What’s driving the slide against the dollarSubscriber Only
December 5, 2025 06:07 IST
The Indian rupee is witnessing sustained pressure, driven by forces such as persistent dollar outflows, and the prolonged delay in finalising a trade deal with the US. Here's the full picture, including what lies ahead
Stock market’s bull run: What could happen next in a rally led by heavyweights
December 3, 2025 13:39 IST
Stock market bull run, RBI rate cut impact: Many big private sector bank stocks are considered heavyweights in the indices. This means that if these stocks outperform significantly, it can paint a rosy overall picture even if other sectors underperform.
More talent for the market: Why SEBI has made it easier to become an advisor or analyst
December 2, 2025 13:46 IST
Under the updated rules, graduates from any discipline can now apply to become IAs or RAs. Until now, only candidates with degrees in finance-related fields, such as business management, economics or capital markets, were eligible for registration
Weaker against dollar, euro, yen: Why the rupee’s fall is ‘real’ this timeSubscriber Only
December 2, 2025 10:13 IST
A better idea of the rupee's weakening in the last one year can be obtained from the movements in its so-called nominal effective exchange rate and real effective exchange rate. Here's what they are, how the rupee has moved, and why.
Why the RBI MPC is likely to maintain status quo for a third consecutive time
December 1, 2025 09:41 IST
The RBI is likely to revise FY26 inflation projection lower and GDP forecast upwards in the forthcoming policy, economists said. What would be the impact on lending rates if repo rate is unchanged?
Amid China’s chokehold, how India’s Rs 7,280-crore rare earth magnets push seeks some wriggle roomSubscriber Only
December 2, 2025 07:14 IST
The Centre has approved a scheme to promote manufacturing of rare earth permanent magnets in India. Can this scheme make India truly self-reliant? Where does India stand in the global supply chain?
Seven corridors handle 41% of India’s rail traffic: How Railways plans to expand themSubscriber Only
December 5, 2025 07:01 IST
A High Density Network is formed by corridors where trains are running beyond capacity in most sections. Which are such corridors in India, and what efforts are being made to decongest them?
‘C-grade’ for India’s national account statistics: IMF evaluation shows India’s new GDP series can’t come fast enoughSubscriber Only
December 2, 2025 10:14 IST
In 2023, the IMF had said India’s GDP series with 2011-12 as the base year should be 'rebased as soon as feasible'.
GDP: New labour codes and opportunity for India’s weakest states
November 28, 2025 15:14 IST
India has always had surplus labour and, not surprisingly as a result, fairly low wage rates. But instead of these being a strength, Indian states that had surplus labour and low wage rates, have historically been the laggards in the growth story
Sensex and Nifty are touching record highs. Why is your MF portfolio not mirroring that rise?Subscriber Only
November 29, 2025 06:05 IST
Sensex nifty record high, mutual fund portfolio: In effect, less than a quarter of the stocks in the two benchmark indices are leading the rally, while much of the rest are still out of sync with this upsurge. Could they catch-up soon?
The 14-month tortuous journey for Sensex from 85,000 to 86,000, how it played outSubscriber Only
November 28, 2025 07:02 IST
Sensex 86000 journey, India US trade tensions: Experts have cautioned investors to guard against over-enthusiasm or FOMO (fear of missing out) buying, as the rally continues to be narrow.
Rupee rebounds from historic lows: What is supporting the currency?Subscriber Only
November 26, 2025 13:10 IST
After a sharp fall to 89.41 against the US dollar last week, the rupee rebounded to finish the Monday session at 89.23 and maintained the momentum on Tuesday to close at 89.22 against the dollar, up 20 paise from its all-time low mark
Amid the scramble for solutions to fix Delhi’s smog, China’s Beijing template offers replicable cuesSubscriber Only
November 25, 2025 14:16 IST
Beijing, once one of the world's most polluted cities, has transitioned into one of the cleanest capital cities in Asia in little over a decade. Its success could serve as a model for other cities worldwide, with China's efforts in air pollution reduction, built on a strong policy framework, offering a replicable pathway.
After cash, why Bihar’s women need long-term plan from Nitish KumarSubscriber Only
November 27, 2025 07:21 IST
The Labour Force Participation Rate for young women in Bihar was 8.8% in July-September 2025 – not just far below the all-India average of 21.4% but also the lowest in the country
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