A glut situation has emerged in the post-Diwali period, with foodgrain stocks reaching exceptionally high levels. On October 1, wheat stocks in government godowns stood at 320.3 lakh tonnes — the highest in four years — exceeding the minimum buffer requirement by more than 1.5 times.Rice stocks,...
Indians love gold. For many, it remains a safer and more dependable savings option than real estate, stocks, or bonds.According to the World Gold Council, Chinese consumers purchased 857 tonnes of gold in 2024, while Indians bought 803 tonnes. Over the past 15 years, these two countries to...
The United States has entered a new phase of economic management—one where the central bank is no longer focused solely on taming inflation but also on cushioning a labor market showing its first signs of fatigue. The quarter-point reduction in the benchmark lending rate, bringing it down to a ran...
At a time when punitive tariffs from the United States threaten to squeeze exports and dampen investments, India has chosen to shield its economy by revamping the tax structure to stimulate domestic demand.This is an unusual weapon to counter an external economic assault: providing cheaper goods for...
India’s farmland has always carried the burden of uncertainty. The rhythm of the monsoon, the vagaries of temperature, and the volatility of market prices combine to keep millions of farmers on edge.Against this backdrop, the quiet rise of farming beneath solar panels offers a glimpse of a differe...
The Indian economy continues to demonstrate impressive growth, but its complex and often archaic regulatory framework is taking a significant toll.At every level of government—central, state, and municipal—a maze of regulations imposes a heavy compliance burden on businesses, driving up costs an...
India’s creator economy is evolving rapidly—from a novelty into a structured, monetised ecosystem powered by influence and tech-enabled branding. Today, over four million individuals are identified as content creators, supported by a burgeoning ₹3,500 crore influencer marketing industry.Whatâ€...
India’s granaries are overflowing—particularly with wheat and rice production surpassing official targets. Yet, this abundance paints a curious picture of prosperity marred by structural inefficiencies.Policymakers can ill afford to overlook this situation. If left unaddressed, it could rebound ...
The southwest monsoon has arrived eight days ahead of schedule, and its early onset could ripple through the economy, influence political narratives, and bring much-needed relief to millions across the country.As the monsoon touched down in Kerala, it brought with it the promise of bountiful harvest...
Growing asymmetries in short-term money market rates are threatening the effectiveness of monetary transmission. And this isn’t the view of a skeptic—it’s the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that has flagged this concerning trend.Despite the RBI’s efforts to inject liquidity into the system and ...
