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An uneventful budget

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Rising STT, higher borrowings and shrinking fiscal space mark an uneventful Union Budget 2026, with structural reforms and investor clarity still pending.

Do wealthy Indians pay enough tax?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025

Ram Singh’s research reveals India’s affluent report income at just 1-2% of wealth, exposing a major tax gap despite stricter compliance measures.

The digital shift powering small business recovery

Sun, 01 Jun 2025

Small firms going online are seeing better sales, margins and credit access. But policy, power tariffs and tech gaps still limit the full digital dividend.

Markets can humble even the mighty Trump

Thu, 01 May 2025

Trump's trade agenda sparked a rare sell-off across US assets. Learn how the bond and dollar rout forced a retreat and raised global financial stability concerns.

Tariffs and trade wars bring back old lessons

Tue, 01 Apr 2025

President Trump's embrace of tariffs mirrors McKinley's 1890s protectionist policies. Historic parallels show how trade wars escalated, causing inflation and global trade collapse during the Great Depression era.

A budget for the people that misses the growth challenge

Sat, 01 Mar 2025

India's 2025 Budget offers middle class tax relief amid GDP slowdown and rising global tariff wars. Analysis of fiscal deficit impact and challenges ahead.

The silent revolutionary

Sat, 01 Feb 2025

Dr. Manmohan Singh's role in India's 1991 reforms went beyond implementation. Inside his economic vision, PM years, and essential books about his legacy.

Tariff troubles 2.0

Wed, 01 Jan 2025

We analyse the potential impact of Trump's presidency on global trade, US-China tensions, and India-US relations, including tariffs and trade policies.

Debroy's parting message for the economy

Sun, 01 Dec 2024

Remembering Bibek Debroy: PM's economic advisor, scholar, and influential voice on Indian economy. His journey from critic to insider and final reflections.

'Thums Up' to markets

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0530

From Coca-Cola's exit to Thums Up's success: Learn how market forces triumphed over political intervention, and why it matters for today's policies.

The problem with Google that we don't see

Tue, 01 Oct 2024

Explore the US court ruling against Google's monopolistic practices, its impact on consumers, and broader implications for Big Tech regulation worldwide.

The budget misses the mark

Sun, 01 Sep 2024

The first budget under NDA's third term lacks clear direction, raising more questions than answers about future economic policies and reforms.

The political-corporate tango

Thu, 01 Aug 2024

Explore the intricate dance between politicians and businesspeople in India, highlighting the ongoing challenge of achieving a well-regulated market economy.

Simultaneously the world's fastest and slowest-growing economy

Mon, 01 Jul 2024

Not all Indians are experiencing India’s growth story

UPA versus NDA: What can the numbers tell us?

Sat, 01 Jun 2024

How a change at the Centre has an impact on the economy

Why smart young Indians aren't working in the private sector

Wed, 01 May 2024 03:00:00 +0530

A dearth of private-sector jobs pushes job seekers to turn to government jobs

Free transit no cure for job gap

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:03:00 +0530

Why free bus rides aren't enough to encourage women to work

Everyday Economics: Economic stability over populism

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:00:00 +0530

Understanding the interim budget and what more needs to be done

How large is India's economy?

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0530

Is the country on the right path to becoming an economic superpower?

War and the economy

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0530

The impact of the Russia–Ukraine war on the world economy