By the end of 2025, the global economy is influenced not only by market forces and multilateral institutions but increasingly by geo-economic strategies. Countries are using economic instruments—such as trade policy, financial controls, investment screening, and supply chain leverage—to pursue g...
In 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has adopted a cautious yet steady monetary policy, distinguishing itself from the more aggressive actions of several global central banks. Since June 2025, it has maintained the repo rate at 5.5%, signalling a deliberate policy of restraint and close observat...
On October 9, 2025, the Ministry of Power released the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeking feedback from stakeholders, including State Governments.The Bill aims to enhance regulatory accountability, promote sustainable energy, and strengthen financial viability—laying the groundwork ...
The Indian economy in 2025 continues to display remarkable resilience, driven by reorientation, reform, and robust fundamentals. Despite global challenges such as trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, India has sustained strong growth. This momentum has been powered by digital innovation, str...
How Strategic Autonomy and Economic Rationality Are Redefining India’s Global RoleIn a world grappling with energy crises and geopolitical turbulence, India’s oil strategy stands out as a model of strategic independence. As of FY2025, Russia accounts for nearly 35% of India’s crude oil im...
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...
