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What defined Sanjay Malhotra's first year at the RBI, explained in charts
Sanjay Malhotra’s first year as RBI governor was marked by a favourable inflation-growth cycle, as well as deft management of global uncertainties weighing on the rupee.
4 min read01:35 PM ISTADB raises India FY26 GDP forecast to 7.2%
The improved forecast for India follows a stronger-than-expected 8.2% expansion in the September quarter.
3 min read01:22 PM ISTWhat’s driving India’s shift to value-added shrimp exports
To tackle price pressures and meet consumer demand, Indian shrimp exporters are diversifying into value-added products. The PLI scheme supports this shift, allowing companies to invest in processing capacity and cater to the rising demand for convenience food in international markets.
4 min read05:30 AM ISTRenewables ministry moots duty correction for inputs in wind power component manufacturing
The ministry of new and renewable energy has recommended lowering the 15% basic customs duty on this high-grade steel in the upcoming Union Budget, two people aware of the proposal say.
5 min read9 Dec 2025With such heavy supply, you can’t expect a runway market, says Axis Mutual Fund’s Ashish Gupta
Ashish Gupta, CIO of Axis Mutual Fund, notes that between a massive IPO pipeline and nearly $30 billion in the unlocking of pre-IPO stakes, the sheer volume of equity supply is curbing market returns.
9 min read9 Dec 2025A broad slowdown is gripping China’s economy—and the pressure is building
Even as China expands its high-tech reach and flex muscles over critical mineral domination, major economic indicators such heavy industry, property, consumption, and trade, all suggest a sharp slowdown.
4 min read8 Dec 2025Think twice before sending people messages of concern if we fear they’re caught in a disaster
In a world saturated with dramatic disaster news, social media gets suffused with earnest messages of concern. Yet, they’re often misplaced, misdirected at those who aren’t in any danger, or worse, a distraction for anyone in the thick of a crisis.
4 min read4 Dec 2025Donald Trump claims tariffs could someday replace federal income taxes, but experts call idea ‘nonsensical’ — here's why
US President Donald Trump claims that revenues from his global tariffs could replace federal income taxes for Americans. But most experts argue this is not feasible, would disrupt economic growth and instead burden lower-income households in the country.
3 min read4 Dec 2025Manufacturing must be innovation-led, says Goyal; November exports recover after sharp October fall
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said that India’s manufacturing sector must shift towards innovation and resilient supply chains to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047.
3 min read3 Dec 2025GDP data-quality debate ill-informed, says FM; base year shift from 27 February
The finance minister said India’s inflation management and economic resilience were acknowledged by the IMF, and called recent debate over data quality “ill-informed”.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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