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Business News > Mint Authors > Rhik Kundu

Rhik Kundu

Senior Assistant Editor

Rhik writes about the Indian economy and its crucial indicators.

ARTICLES BY RHIK KUNDU

US President Donald Trump announced his reciprocal tariffs on 2 April but has since delayed its rollout. (AFP)

India adopts wait-and-watch approach amid US tariff uncertainty

2 min read . 15 Jul 2025

The jobless rate held steady across genders, with both male and female unemployment at 5.6%. Photo: Reuters

India’s unemployment rate holds steady at 5.6% in June but masks labour softness

2 min read . 15 Jul 2025

Tariff measures proposed by US President Donald Trump deepened trade uncertainty, increasing costs and constraining market access for Indian exporters

Goods trade deficit narrows sharply to $18.78 bn in June

3 min read . 15 Jul 2025

A Mint poll of 20 economists had projected CPI inflation to ease to 2.3% in June. (Bloomberg)

Both retail and wholesale inflation ease sharply in June

4 min read . 14 Jul 2025

A targeted policy push, deeper Centre-state coordination and curriculum upgrades were among tasks lying ahead. (istockphoto)

How to create the next GCC wave

2 min read . 14 Jul 2025

India’s retail inflation eased in June to its slowest pace in over six years on the back of lower food prices. (Reuters)

Retail price inflation fell to over six-year low of 2.1% in June

1 min read . 14 Jul 2025

Food prices, which make up 24.38% of the index, fell 0.26% annually in June, compared to a 3.30% and 1.72% rise in April and May, respectively. (Image: Pixabay)

Wholesale inflation turns negative, hits 21-month low in June

2 min read . 14 Jul 2025

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman was speaking at a public event in Shillong.. (PTI Photo) (@PIBShillong )

Sitharaman urges states to tap Centre's capex loan scheme to drive growth

2 min read . 11 Jul 2025

Software and IT services, classified under telecommunications, computer, and information services, account for around $150 billion annually, roughly half of India’s total services exports. (Mint)

Services may catch up with goods exports in FY26

3 min read . 10 Jul 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (ANI)

NBFCs key to Viksit Bharat, must ensure transparent, fair lending: FM

2 min read . 09 Jul 2025

FATF had earlier condemned the 22 April terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir in which 26 tourists were killed. (REUTERS FILE) (HT_PRINT)

Pak-based terror groups use non-profit organisations to raise funds: FATF report

2 min read . 09 Jul 2025

Richer states have urged the 16th Finance Commission to take into account their contribution to national growth and tax revenue while recommending horizontal allocations across states. (Reuters)

Need to go a bit beyond standard parameters: Finance Commission member

4 min read . 09 Jul 2025

PM Narendra Modi during the 17th annual Brics Summit in Brazil. (HT)

PM calls for reform of global institutions at Brics summit

2 min read . 07 Jul 2025

Moody’s Ratings last week downgraded its outlook on sovereign creditworthiness in Asia-Pacific to negative, citing escalating trade policy uncertainty. (Image: Pixabay)

India shines while Asian manufacturing falters amid tariff turmoil

2 min read . 07 Jul 2025

A file photo of finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Reuters)

India pushes Global South priorities in Brics talks with Brazil, Russia

1 min read . 06 Jul 2025

CII President Rajiv Memani says India must boost manufacturing and tap global trade opportunities to sustain strong growth.

CII's Memani sees India growth holding at 7–8% despite global turbulence

4 min read . 06 Jul 2025

New Delhi has steadily expanded loans and official development assistance in yen to gain from ultra-low interest rates and the rupee’s appreciation against the Japanese currency.

India makes a push for cheaper foreign loans in yen, rupee

4 min read . 05 Jul 2025

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks in Brazil echoed concerns she raised earlier this week at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, Spain, where she called for urgent reforms to the global financial system, expanded climate finance, and faster sovereign debt restructuring, especially for vulnerable economies. (Reuters)

Global financial imbalance hurting climate, development goals: FM Sitharaman

2 min read . 04 Jul 2025

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (File Photo)

Sitharaman urges multilateral development banks to sharpen focus on Global South

1 min read . 04 Jul 2025

Trump had introduced a broad 10% baseline tariff in April, with steeper rates imposed on countries such as China and Vietnam. A temporary 90-day pause was granted to allow for negotiations. (Getty Images via AFP)

India well-placed to benefit from tariff-led trade shifts, says Moody’s

1 min read . 03 Jul 2025