In the bustling branches of India’s banks, a new kind of intimidation is rearing its ugly head: harassment of employees over their inability to fluently speak the local language. In states like…
Opinion| US is faltering and Indian markets may feel the heat too
The United States, long the bedrock of global economic stability, is grappling with a fiscal crisis that’s sending ripples across the world, including to India’s vibrant but volatile stock markets. On May…
Is Now the Time to Bet on Indian Stocks? A Contrarian’s Take
The Indian stock market, often hailed as a beacon of growth in the emerging markets universe, is at a crossroads in May 2025. With the Sensex and Nifty 50 reeling from their…
India’s Abstention on Pakistan’s IMF Loan: A Missed Opportunity or a Strategic Choice?
In May 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $2.4 billion loan package for Pakistan, comprising a $1 billion tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a $1.4 billion loan…
Shashi Tharoor’s Political Odyssey: From Global Diplomat to India’s Voice on the World Stage
Shashi Tharoor’s political journey in India is a study in contrasts—a blend of intellectual brilliance, global stature, and the gritty realities of navigating the labyrinthine world of Indian politics. As a former…
Turkey is paying the price for a bad company
Turkey’s choice to back Pakistan, a notorious sponsor of terrorism, after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack and India’s Operation Sindoor has unleashed a fierce backlash in India. From Udaipur’s marble yards to…
Inflation’s Slide to a Six-Year Low Puts Sanjay Malhotra in the Hot Seat
The April 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure of 3.16% stopped me in my tracks. It’s the lowest since July 2019, down from 3.34% in March, driven by a sharp cooldown in…
Opinion: A Bountiful Monsoon Could Cool Inflation and Prompt RBI to Rethink Rates
A robust monsoon is a godsend for India’s agriculture-driven economy. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting bountiful rainfall, Ind-Ra projects a 4% year-on-year growth in agricultural gross value added (GVA) for…
What PM Modi speech on Operation Sindoor means for India-Pak relations
On May 12, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, delivering a resolute message in the wake of Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory military operation targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied…
Why IMF loan to Pakistan and US ceasefire announcement is a diplomatic setback for India
India’s foreign policy has long been anchored in strategic autonomy, a principle that prioritizes independent decision-making and resists external interference in its affairs, particularly in its tense relationship with Pakistan. However, recent…