Costly energy pivot

India’s apparent move away from discounted Russian crude as part of its interim trade understanding with the US poses fresh…

The regulator’s reluctance to allow large industrial conglomerates to own banks is prudent.
Loosen the controls

The committee on banking sector should give lenders a freer hand and encourage M&A to create scale

A focus on efficiency
A focus on efficiency

The 16th FC has given useful suggestions on discontinuing off-budget borrowings by states, strict adherence to provisions of FRBM Act…

Time to wait and watch
Time to wait and watch

Steady growth environment lends space to wait rather than deliver final rate cut, if there is one

A breakthrough moment

India and the US seal a major trade breakthrough, cutting tariffs on Indian exports and boosting competitiveness. While exporters gain…

Taxing the risk

STT hikes blur the line between regulation and revenue without protecting investors.

Make it here, or pay for it forever
Make it here, or pay for it forever

‘Piyush Goyal’s fresh directive to startups and MSMEs to actively map import substitution opportunities takes that intent further.’