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Terms of Trade: Is delulu really the only solulu?

If everybody were to start spending according to their means, or lack thereof, the economy would experience what Keynes termed the paradox of thrift shock, when everyone trying to save would actually drag down consumption and growth and do more harm than good.

Indian economy remains exposed to shocks due to Gulf war: RBI flags dependence

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday released its bi-annual report on financial stability.

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Updated on Jul 01, 2026 06:25 am IST

'BJP busy shopping from other parties, aam aadmi can't afford necessities': Cong

In a post on X, Kharge said, "Rapidly depleting savings due to high inflation. Unaffordability, betrayal of aspirations, inequality, fall in global credibility, youth anger galore!"

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Updated on Jun 20, 2026 12:34 pm IST

India falls out of EM index top 10 for first time in 26 years—What that means

India's two largest constituents in the index — HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries — slipped to 11th and 12th positions in recent months.

business

Updated on Jun 11, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Foreign investment reforms to ease flux in capital account

The finance ministry and the RBI’s policy responses have been well coordinated and timely

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Updated on Jun 07, 2026 06:22 am IST

Economy grew 7.7% in fiscal 2026, year ahead likely to be challenging

Annual GDP growth for 2025-26, the third full year for which data is available in the new 2022-23 GDP series came in at 7.7%, which is higher than the 7.2% and 7.1% growth in 2023-24 and 2024-25.

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Updated on Jun 06, 2026 07:20 am IST

Shift in the economy’s tale: Goldilocks to Cinderella

The oil price hikes will impact transport costs as well as input costs for all producing enterprises. (Bloomberg)

opinion

Published on May 28, 2026 08:06 pm IST

What is the actual economic inequality in India? | Number Theory

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GST 2.0 and India's MSME sector

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economy

Published on May 21, 2026 06:09 pm IST

HistoriCity: How ancient India became the ‘Golden Sparrow’ through gold trade

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India’s centuries-old gold tradition, rooted in religion and trade, continues to drive demand despite economic concerns over imports. (AFP)

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Updated on May 17, 2026 03:07 pm IST

Ride out inflation with patience and prudence

It is only a matter of time before the higher fuel costs are passed on and begin to affect households. (Bloomberg)

opinion

Updated on May 14, 2026 08:38 pm IST

Prime Minister’s push for austerity measures echoed by Delhi’s locals, leaders

Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra travelled by Delhi Metro on Wednesday morning, while the Delhi Chief Minister also took to social media, highlighting efforts to reduce the use of official vehicles for departmental work. (Photos: Instagram and X)

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Published on May 14, 2026 03:27 pm IST

India to fast-track FDI approvals in 7 sectors under eased China-linked norms

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Published on May 01, 2026 05:58 pm IST

Deregulation in focus, the bet is on entrepreneurs

The objective is to prepare India for the FTAs now being negotiated and to build an industrial base capable of accessing newly opened markets and defending its position at home. (Reuters)

opinion

Published on Apr 24, 2026 08:35 pm IST

Domestic production of oil, gas ramped up amid West Asia crisis: RBI governor

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Published on Apr 21, 2026 01:26 am IST

Insurance to sail over energy crisis

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Till India expands its own shipping fleet significantly in the medium- to long-term, this will largely be a mitigating measure rather than a policy targetted at delinking India’s maritime trade from the global shipping industry (AFP)

editorials

Published on Apr 19, 2026 10:41 pm IST

RBI to hold repo rate as Iran war weighs on rupee, India's GDP growth rate

Investors will focus on RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s 10 am speech for cues on the monetary policy path and the central bank's stance on the rupee.

business

Updated on Apr 07, 2026 10:51 am IST

India service economy grew at its slowest pace in 14 months in March 2026

The slowdown reflects a cooling in new business intakes, which moderated to a 14-month low.

business

Updated on Apr 06, 2026 02:33 pm IST

Iran war can cut India GDP growth rate by 100 bps in FY27, EY says

A woman working at a textile unit in India. EY sees India's textile industry as among the most impacted by the ongoing Iran war.

business

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 02:04 pm IST

Finance ministry’s monthly economic review flags uncertainty ahead

The Indian economy faces an uncertain near-term outlook

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Updated on Mar 29, 2026 06:38 am IST

India's private sector growth hits three-year low as Iran war saps demand

The services industry, which accounts for the majority of India's GDP, also lost ground with the PMI easing to 57.2 in March from 58.1 in February.

business

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 10:54 am IST

RBI's defence of rupee vs dollar is weighing on India's forex reserves

India needs a forex reserve buffer of at least $1 trillion for robust intervention capacity, according to former RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra.

business

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 03:42 pm IST

Rupee slumps to record low even as Goldman Sachs warns of 95/dollar levels

The rupee has fallen 5.3% against the US dollar so far this year, putting it on track for its steepest annual decline since 2022.

business

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 03:43 pm IST

Iran war impact to show on India GDP, inflation in risk to ‘Goldilocks’ economy

Signage during India Energy Week in Goa in January 2026. India imports about 90% of its crude oil and nearly half of its LPG.

business

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 10:38 am IST

India's trade deficit narrows before Iran war impact shows on economy

An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the Iran war, in Shinas, Oman, on 11 March 2026. The Iran war, and the consequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, threatens to close the “goldilocks” trade window for India's economy.

business

Published on Mar 16, 2026 02:29 pm IST

In West Asia, the ruins of globalisation

In a Trumpian age — and the world may behave in this manner even after he’s gone —- there is no better protection than the power of your markets and military. (AFP)

opinion

Published on Mar 13, 2026 08:39 pm IST