The RBI’s LCR Shake-Up: What’s worrying the mighty regulator?
The Reserve Bank of India, under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, has just sharpened its Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) framework, a move […]
What Went Wrong with BluSmart?
BluSmart Mobility, once heralded as India’s answer to sustainable urban transportation, has fallen from grace in a spectacular fashion. Launched
The fading allure of banking jobs in India: From prestige to passe
In the India of yesteryears, a job in banking was synonymous with prestige, stability, and social standing. The image of
India’s Middle Class in Crisis: Layoffs, Soaring Costs, and a Dream Deferred
Prakash Bhasi, a 54-year-old technician at a packaging firm in Mumbai, sits at a roadside tea stall, staring at his
Inflation’s Down, But Don’t Pop the Champagne Yet
India’s retail inflation just hit a 67-month low of 3.34% in March, dipping below the RBI’s 4% target for the
Loan Apps: A Death Trap for India’s Middle Class
In the digital age, the promise of instant cash through loan apps has lured millions of Indians, particularly the middle
US Tariff Pause Sparks Hope: India’s Equity Market Set for a Robust Rally in FY26
The United States’ 90-day pause on tariffs isn’t just a breather—it’s a game-changer. The draconian proposals floated on April 2,
How did Trump pull off the tariff stunt?
Donald Trump’s recent tariff saga—billed as “Liberation Day” on April 2, 2025—began with the bombast we’ve come to expect from
Tariffs are no fix: Why the U.S. still faces a deepening fiscal hole
The dramatic tariff hikes announced by the U.S. last week—raising effective tariff rates to 25%—have grabbed headlines and sparked debates
Opinion: Trump’s “Reciprocal” Tariffs—A Bump in India’s Growth Road
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump made another dramatic move in the ongoing saga of global trade by slapping