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Centre goes all-out to woo Japanese cos for investment
India, officials said, is seen to be a reliable player, which has a democracy and rule of law, in addition to a large and growing market. The pitch is also that a base in India will also help tap the large talent pool as well as traditional trade relations wi…
India New Independence : Reducing Foreign Reliance
New data ranks Bitcoin adoption by US states, and the wealth gap is showing
The disparity in Bitcoin adoption highlights the growing wealth gap, influencing economic policies and digital currency legislation across states. The post New data ranks Bitcoin adoption by US states, and the wealth gap is showing appeared first on Crypto Br…
India seeks edge over Asian peers in trade talks with US
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MPC should retain status quo in difficult times
Market - friendly governance needed , not just business - friendly : Economist Nitin Desai
India most - watched GDP numbers are arriving a week late . What changed and why
PLI 2 . 0 scheme for mobile phones may ring louder - The Economic Times
FDI isnt down , there is a confusion : Arvind Panagariya explains what critics are missing
India shrinking middle class : policy must double down on strengthening the economy backbone
India’s shrinking middle class: policy must double down on strengthening the economy's backbone
While our economic emergence has been impressive, we’ve seen a concentration of wealth and income among the top few, leaving middle earners behind. Deprived of welfare support and with few avenues to move up, this segment needs help—without which the economy’…
India needs structural reforms , not subsidies , to shield economy from West Asia shocks : Report
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Rate setting in a time of uncommon shock
RBI navigates unprecedented economic pressures to stabilize the rupee amid inflation, growth challenges, and anticipated rate hikes.
Trump's Approval Rating Is Cratering. Tariffs Are a Big Reason Why.
They cost each American household roughly $1,000 in 2025, with more coming in 2026.
Reserve Bank of India considers rate hikes and currency swaps to stabilize the rupee
RBI's interventions highlight challenges in maintaining currency stability amid global market pressures and domestic economic demands. The post Reserve Bank of India considers rate hikes and currency swaps to stabilize the rupee appeared first on Crypto Brief…
Congress says India needs ‘radical reset’ in economic policy, targets Narendra Modi govt
Indian National Congress has criticized the handling of India’s economy, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of prioritizing elections over pressing economic challenges. The party claimed that rising inflation, slowing economic growth, and declining foreign…
The Price of Collusion: Why Sri Lanka Needs a New Approach to Debt Governance
By empowering local actors and fostering genuine competition, Sri Lanka can ensure that its debt serves the nation’s future, rather than the interests of a well-connected few.
India Raises Fuel Prices for the First Time in Four Years as Crude Costs Surge
Indian state refiners raised their retail prices for gasoline and diesel by the equivalent of $0.031 per liter on May 15, the first such increase in four years, according to Bloomberg as reported by OilPrice.com. The hike, which amounts to over 3%, was implem…
Weaponised dependency: Chinese mercantilism is more damaging to global trade than Trump tariffs
The recent US-China summit saw improved engagement but little progress on global economic challenges. China's trade practices continue to impact global markets. The US seeks a weaker dollar to address its economic imbalances. Both nations are weaponizing trad…
Intellectual Yet Idiot: Ed Miliband and the Economic Illiteracy Driving Britain’s Energy Crisis
Britain cannot afford another decade of IYI governance. Keeping the lights on, quite literally, depend on it. The post Intellectual Yet Idiot: Ed Miliband and the Economic Illiteracy Driving Britain’s Energy Crisis appeared first on Watts Up With That?.
Nepalese Economic Diplomacy: A Priority
By Shashi P.B.B. Malla The Balen Shah government has taken the first steps in establishing the contours of economic diplomacy. But it must do more and at a rapid pace. Structural Adjustments in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Missions Above all, the…
Modi’s toughest economic test may demand more than appeals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces economic headwinds. Appeals for reduced consumption of imported goods like oil and gold may not suffice. Allowing oil prices to rise or the rupee to depreciate could curb demand but risks inflation. Tax cuts on fuel offer an…
Explained: Why higher tariffs are unlikely to dent gold, silver demand
After already absorbing a 76.5% rise in gold prices in 2025, buyers are unlikely to stop purchasing because of a 9% tariff hike
RBI likely to maintain rate pause as FY27 CPI seen at 4.8-4.9%: Report
Elara Capital report flags upside risks from oil prices and rupee depreciation, with potential hike only if inflation hits 6 per cent durably
PM Modi urges Indians not to buy gold for a year and cut cooking oil use
New Delhi, May 11: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens not to buy gold for a year and to reduce their consumption of cooking oil. He made the appeal while addressing public gatherings in Hyderabad and Secunderabad during his visit to Telang…
Ground-level economic situation far removed from govt's propaganda: Congress on PM's WFH appeal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeals for judicious fuel use and postponed purchases signal potential austerity measures. The Congress party views these pleas as an admission of a serious economic situation, diverging from government claims. They sugg…
₹1,600-1,700 crore a day: Cost of insulating India from global energy shock
About ₹1,600-1,700 crore per day, over ₹1 lakh crore in 10 weeks. That's the cost that state-owned oil firms incur for insulating Indian consumers from the global energy shock but ever-widening losses are now raising questions on how long they can continue be…
Rs 1,600-1,700 cr a day, Rs 1 lakh cr in 10 weeks: Cost of insulating India from global energy shock
State-owned oil firms are incurring massive daily losses, estimated at Rs 1,600-1,700 crore, to shield Indian consumers from global energy price shocks. This has led to over Rs 1 lakh crore in under-recoveries in 10 weeks, raising concerns about their financi…
The new wealth of nations: Why farmer health capital is the next global economic frontier
Recognising health capital is the first step toward an agrarian reform that finally puts people before percentages