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RBI MPC Preview

Room for more easing

Scope for 25-50 bps rate cut, given the elevated real rates and a comfortable inflation trajectory

India’s Green Grid at Risk

Power transmission needs competition

India’s progress on transmission will decide how fast renewables can scale. For it to succeed, every capable market participant should…

8.2% GDP Surge Fuels Debate: Is RBI Rate Cut Off the Table Despite Low Inflation?

Sterling show

A rate cut would support the economy as the 8.2% growth in Q2 has been helped by a favourable base

Hong Kong’s Illusion of Recovery: Why ‘Asia’s World City’ is Clinging to a Fading Identity

Hong Kong’s identity quandary

Its financial sector has rebounded, with a high-flying Hang Seng Index and a return to the top spot in the…

India defence sector growth Motilal Oswal report Rs 7 trillion projects

In Defence of industry

Ethics in indigenisation is important but just blaming manufacturers is unfair

Malaysia-Cambodia Template Signals One-Sided Concessions and Tough Choices for New Delhi

A worrying template

A fair pact will elude India if US bases its negotiations on deals with Malaysia and Cambodia

Supreme Court Warns Against Frequent Verdict Reversals

Justice for a price

The implied signal in the Sandesara brothers ruling is disturbing, as the law can’t be a bargaining counter

How Digital Transformation is Reshaping the Role of the Tax Professional

When tax meets technology

Tax is one area where the govt has moved far ahead in adopting technology and digitisation. Professionals must catch up…

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Building a trust-based digital economy

The world will judge Indian innovation on three dimensions—trustworthiness, clear ownership rights, and ethical practices

Ayni exit may limit regional outreach

As geopolitical competition intensifies in Central Asia, India will have to prioritise transparent and reliable connectivity strategies.

Flawed forecasts

Poor quality of data hampers policymakers in their decision-making. This hurts outcomes.

Reforms and resistance

Implementation, engagement and govt response to worker discontent will be key.

Rupee Slumps 4.6% in Samvat 2081 on US Tariffs and Global Tensions; RBI Intervenes to Curb Speculation

Whither the rupee?

While the steadily increasing volumes in the offshore market do provide some credence to this view, it is offset to…