The signs of economic deceleration have become evident, with trade disruptions, subdued consumer demand, and lacklustre private corporate investment now impacting industrial performance, and which is visible in corporate results/outcomes. Things will likely get worse, particularly if the proposed 50...
India presents a curious paradox in its energy landscape: it exports electricity to neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar, yet many of its own citizens continue to experience frequent power outages. This contradiction challenges the fundamental economic assumption that nations e...
On June 19, 2025, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released its World Investment Report 2025. The global investment outlook has turned negative, driven by escalating trade tensions, geopolitical fragmentation, and increasingeconomic volatility. These factors have led t...
On April 22, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released two major reports: the World Economic Outlook (WEO) and the Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR). Given the extensive nature of both documents, this review will focus on the key highlights from each report, starting with the WEO a...
On March 13, 2025, the State Planning Commission, in collaboration with the Finance Department and other key departments, presented Tamil Nadu’s inaugural Economic Survey to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The Economic Survey for 2024-25 outlines an ambitious economic roadmap for the state.Key Highlig...
On February 19, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its monthly bulletin, providing insights into the state of the economy. The RBI stated, “The Indian economy is regaining its growth momentum, driven by a recovery in consumption demand and overall investment.” According to the econom...
On January 17, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its World Economic Outlook (WEO) update, titled “Global Growth: Divergent and Uncertain.” The report projects global growth at 3.3% for both 2025 and 2026, which is below the historical average of 3.7% from 2000 to 2019. The 202...
The report also highlights state-specific challenges and areas for improvement. This article briefly discusses the report and analyzes its findings on Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.On January 24, 2025, NITI Aayog launched the inaugural issue of its “Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025.” The report offer...
On November 29, 2024, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Quarterly Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2024-25. The latest economic data reveals a decline in GDP for the third consecutive quarter, ...
On October 24, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its Fiscal Monitor report, revealing concerning projections about the state of global public debt. According to the report, global public debt is at an elevated and unsustainable level, with total debt expected to exc...
