The Reserve Bank of India’s ambitious drive to withdraw the ₹2000 denomination from circulation appears to be nearing its end, with over 98% of the banknotes returned since the announcement on May…
Author: Pradeep Jayan
Pradeep Jayan is a keen oberver of national and international affairs. He writes regulalry on pressing issues that concerns Indians from a global perspective.
What Trump-Zelensky Oval clash means for the war?
Donald Trump’s explosive Oval Office clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was more than just a diplomatic spectacle—it was a seismic shift in America’s posture on the war. By berating Zelensky and…
India’s Q3 GDP Growth Picks Up to 6.2%, but Investment Remains a Concern
Revised data for previous years suggest that the slowdown in FY25 is steeper than initially estimated.
US Reciprocal Tariffs Could Lower India’s GDP Growth by Up to 10 Basis Points: Ind-Ra
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has estimated that the potential imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the United States could lead to a decline in India’s exports to the US by USD 2…
Five ways to achieve financial freedom through Commercial Real Estate
If you’re looking to escape the 9-to-5 grind and secure long-term financial stability, here are five key strategies to achieve financial freedom through commercial real estate.
Shaktikanta Das: The Prime Minister’s Trusted Financial Hand
Das, who helmed the RBI from 2018 to 2023, is no stranger to navigating economic turbulence
How consumerism is trapping India’s middle class in debt
It begins innocuously. A young professional lands a decent job and is suddenly bombarded with credit card offers and easy loans.
India’s economic momentum strengthens amid global uncertainty: RBI Bulletin
Emerging market economies (EMEs), including India, are facing selling pressure from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and currency depreciation due to a strong U.S. dollar.
How to save the Indian banker
The first step involves strengthening employee trade unions. Trade unions have historically been instrumental in protecting workers’ rights, yet their influence has waned in recent years.
IOB assistant manager alleges caste abuse by superiors; police probe underway
The victim, a Dalit youth from Mulavukad, lodged a complaint with the Ernakulam Central Police in December