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Bihar’s economy needs jobs and investments, but can it afford pre-poll sops?Subscriber Only
October 11, 2025 20:17 IST
The Bihar government has estimated it will spend just under Rs 42,000 crore as capital expenditure in 2025-26. This is only 14 per cent of its total expenditure. How is the rest of the amount being spent, and what do key indicators show about Bihar's economy before elections?
How the Israel–Hamas ceasefire could impact global trade and India’s economic interestsSubscriber Only
October 12, 2025 13:03 IST
Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Impact Explained: Longer routes around the Cape of Good Hope resulted in vessels spending more time at sea than usual. This impacted the profit margins of Indian companies, but the signing of the deal does not assure relief.
On India’s GDP growth trajectory, compared to Pakistan, China and the USSubscriber Only
October 10, 2025 07:00 IST
In Explained’s new weekly column, titled ‘GDP: Graphs, Data, Perspectives’, Udit Misra looks at the size of India’s GDP growth in recent decades, in relation to a few other countries.
ExplainSpeaking | The lingering worry for India’s growth: Tepid investments by private sectorSubscriber Only
October 9, 2025 13:08 IST
When the private sector enthusiastically invests in the economy, there is less pressure on the government to be the prime mover through tax cuts or other means. Where does India’s private investment stand at the moment?
India UK trade deal: How the pact partly shields India from volatile US trade policiesSubscriber Only
October 10, 2025 06:14 IST
US tariffs impact India, India UK trade deal: The implementation of the UK deal, expected by July next year, not only strengthens India’s trade diversification strategy for goods exports but also improves linkages with one of the world’s most developed services sector economies. Here's how.
F&O trading continues to draw in retail investors, despite SEBI flagging risks involved. Here’s whySubscriber Only
October 12, 2025 23:53 IST
Despite various measures announced by the markets regulator to curb speculative trading in derivatives markets, retail investors continue to be attracted to F&O trading in hopes of quick profits, but often end up incurring significant losses.
Renewables edge out coal as world’s biggest source of electricity: Many positives, some concernsSubscriber Only
October 9, 2025 07:10 IST
The new Ember report said that while coal use fell in both China and India, the dip in India was deemed as 'temporary' while it was cited as 'more structural' in China. Here are the report's takeaways, and the state of renewable energy use in India.
Explained Interview | ‘India must identify its market, be pragmatic in manufacturing semiconductor chips’Subscriber Only
October 8, 2025 06:56 IST
Kristy Hsu, Director of Taiwan ASEAN Studies Center at Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research, argues that countries need not manufacture the most advanced chips, but should focus instead on the chips which best serve the local market.
Explained | The unusual divergence in India’s stock market trends: renewed IPO frenzy amid placid secondary marketsSubscriber Only
October 12, 2025 23:53 IST
Since the primary market creates new securities and the secondary market is where they are traded, companies usually raise fresh capital when share prices rise, and the IPO pipeline slows when indices fall. What is happening now breaks that usual pattern
From Washington to London: A new economic consensusSubscriber Only
October 6, 2025 09:07 IST
As many as 55 leading international economists have drafted a London Consensus, which they claim offers an alternative to the 'outdated' Washington Consensus, whose policy prescriptions of trade liberalisation, deregulation, and privatisation held sway from the 1990s through much of the last decade.
Two mega IPOs hit the market as others wait on the sidelines: Should investors subscribe?Subscriber Only
October 5, 2025 14:07 IST
Tata Capital IPO, LG Electronics India IPO: Market analysts believe that both IPOs are reasonably priced and that investors with a long-term perspective may consider participating in these public offerings. But, both have some key differences.
As govt eases N-power restrictions, how India’s SMR ambitions will get private sector boostSubscriber Only
October 6, 2025 16:31 IST
Small modular reactors, which have a capacity of 30MWe to 300 MWe per unit, are being seen as important for nuclear energy to remain a commercially competitive option, especially when large nuclear projects are facing implementation delays. Here's what is happening in India.
What resumption of India-China direct flights could mean for airlines, flyersSubscriber Only
October 4, 2025 07:35 IST
India China direct flights, India China airline news: According to industry insiders, airlines — Chinese as well as Indian — had been awaiting the green light, as there is high demand for travel between the two countries, primarily for trade and business.
On declining inflation, improving consumer confidenceSubscriber Only
October 3, 2025 10:02 IST
In Explained’s new weekly column, titled ‘GDP: Graphs, Data, Perspectives’, Udit Misra looks at inflation and consumer confidence, and provides key takeaways from latest RBI data.
RBI unlocks capital market liquidity with funding boost at a time markets are flat: Here’s how the measures would workSubscriber Only
October 3, 2025 19:50 IST
RBI liquidity measures, RBI IPO financing boost: RBI on Wednesday rolled out a set of measures designed to make capital more accessible for investors and companies. Here's what has been done, and why.
How even a conservative Supreme Court pushed back on Trump in Lisa Cook caseSubscriber Only
October 5, 2025 09:45 IST
The Federal Reserve is unlike any other American institution, and the court battle playing out over Lisa Cook's firing bears this out. Here's how
Why car sales in September saw mixed results despite GST 2.0 push, festive seasonSubscriber Only
October 2, 2025 21:57 IST
September car sales 2025, GST 2.0 impact on cars: Curiously, both of these factors combined are yet to give a boost to the industry, which has been sluggish over consumption and affordability challenges.
RBI monetary policy 2025: Why bank has kept interest rate powder dry, as it pushes growth through easier regulationsSubscriber Only
October 2, 2025 07:20 IST
RBI monetary policy 2025, RBI keeps repo rate unchanged: The absence of an interest rate cut this week does not mean there is no space for it. But the RBI has chosen to push the banking sector at this time.
RBI Governor says GST 2.0 to have ‘sobering impact’ on inflation. Here’s whySubscriber Only
October 1, 2025 14:00 IST
About 11.4% of the CPI basket to be impacted; FY26 inflation seen at 2.6%
GST reforms, strong monsoon to offset global headwinds: Why RBI kept repo rate unchangedSubscriber Only
October 1, 2025 15:36 IST
RBI repo rate 2025, RBI monetary policy update: By retaining the repo rate at 5.5% and keeping the stance neutral in the latest monetary policy review, the RBI has ensured flexibility to respond to evolving data
How proposed interoperable LPG delivery system will guarantee timely cylinder supply to householdsSubscriber Only
September 30, 2025 13:01 IST
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board wants interoperability in LPG supply, which could effectively make cooking gas cylinder deliveries company-agnostic in case of delays.
Who is poor in today’s India? What an updated Rangarajan poverty line looks likeSubscriber Only
October 19, 2025 06:46 IST
In a recent study, economists from the RBI updated the Rangarajan poverty line for 20 major states. The result showed Odisha and Bihar have made the biggest improvement over the last decade or so, albeit over a low base
Repo rate: What could push RBI MPC to hold or cut?Subscriber Only
September 29, 2025 12:40 IST
Most economists expect that the MPC would continue to maintain the status quo in the upcoming monetary policy, to be announced on October 1. What happens to lending rates?
How new CAFE pollution check rules will benefit small cars, introduces emissions ‘pooling’Subscriber Only
September 29, 2025 06:54 IST
The proposed rules introduce some new concepts, such as allowing multiple carmakers to ‘pool’ their emissions to meet targets, and by offering emissions discounts to carmakers that also sell electric vehicles.
JSW’s takeover of Bhushan Power: Supreme Court’s reversal of its May decision, how it impacts ongoing IBC resolution plansSubscriber Only
September 27, 2025 07:33 IST
On Friday, the Supreme Court said that JSW had successfully revived Bhushan Power and Steel by investing heavily in modernisation and protecting thousands of jobs, ensuring the company remained a going concern.
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