India’s minimum wages are surging. Should we applaud—or start worrying? Labour markets are changing in India. Minimum wages are rising, workers are gaining bargaining power, and companies are paying more.… September 4, 2026 05:30 IST
RBI’s Rs 14.6 lakh crore cash shield: Why bond purchases alone won’t save the rupee The RBI combines record OMO purchases, CRR cuts, and FCNR(B) deposit schemes to manage domestic liquidity and counter West Asia-driven… August 31, 2026 05:01 IST
Why a rare US-Japan currency move could quietly help India’s bond investors In their first coordinated action in nearly 28 years, the US and Japan intervened to bolster the yen, easing US… August 12, 2026 05:30 IST
Inflation is back above 4% – Will the RBI hike rates? India’s retail inflation accelerated to 4.38% in June 2026, crossing the RBI’s 4% target. However, core demand remains soft, suggesting… July 16, 2026 05:30 IST
Raghuram Rajan’s 2013 playbook: Why the RBI just pulled it out again Faced with rising crude oil prices and global volatility, the RBI’s June 2026 policy framework avoids interest rate hikes. Instead,… June 13, 2026 05:30 IST
Why a 5% rate shock won’t kill this bull market Consumer divergence was the warm-up. The real K-shape is now splitting the global economy — and the productivity wave hiding… May 21, 2026 05:30 IST
PM Modi’s austerity call, great Indian buyback, and the case for holding on to cash The Finance Act, 2026 has revived corporate share buybacks among cash-rich Indian IT, pharma, and auto companies. However, with Brent… May 20, 2026 17:01 IST
Why the government wants Indians to pause gold buying? As gold prices hit record highs of ₹1.5 lakh, the Indian government has hiked import duties to 15% to combat… May 14, 2026 05:30 IST
8th pay commission: A Rs 3.9 lakh crore per year consumption wave is about to hit Indian markets Every pay commission has built a franchise. Motorcycles in 1997. Maruti in 2008. HDFC in 2009. SIPs in 2016. The… Updated: April 27, 2026 19:27 IST
The quiet stress building in U.S. private credit – and how it could impact your portfolio Rising stress in private credit markets signals a slow build-up of financial risk as higher interest rates trigger defaults and… April 22, 2026 05:14 IST
Is your portfolio ready for the FY27 budget? India’s FY27 fiscal strategy shifts focus from aggressive deficit cuts to managing debt levels. With a projected 4.3% deficit, the… January 22, 2026 05:30 IST
Beyond the noise: The hidden stability behind the rupee’s fall The Indian rupee breached the 90-per-dollar mark in December 2025, a 4.8% year-to-date decline driven by structural shifts rather than… December 25, 2025 05:30 IST
Why debt funds didn’t rally in 2025 — and will 2026 be any different? Despite RBI rate cuts in 2025, India’s bond yields stayed elevated as global interest rates, heavy state borrowing and weaker… December 23, 2025 05:30 IST
Debt portfolio 2026: 3 strategies to protect your money as interest rates bottom out With the RBI’s 125 bps rate cut cycle nearing its end, experts suggest a shift toward accrual-based debt strategies and… December 20, 2025 05:30 IST
The diversification trap: Why owning 20 mutual funds might be your biggest mistake You don’t need 20 funds, every market theme, or exposure to hundreds of stocks. What you truly need is disciplined… November 20, 2025 05:30 IST
Why the rupee is falling — And what it means for you The Indian Rupee (INR) has weakened significantly in 2025, not due to poor economic fundamentals (which remain strong), but primarily… October 31, 2025 05:25 IST
Rs 88 to the dollar, but no panic: Inside India’s surprising currency story Despite a broadly weakening US Dollar, the Indian Rupee (INR) remains under pressure due to tariffs and FPI outflows, hitting… October 18, 2025 05:30 IST
From Boom to Bust: 3 mistakes that broke the global luxury market Global luxury retail faces slowdown as China demand dips, prices soar, and India emerges as a key growth opportunity. October 2, 2025 05:30 IST
