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Who is poor in today's India? What an updated Rangarajan poverty line looks likeSubscriber Only
September 30, 2025 5:29 am
In a recent study, economists from the RBI updated the Rangarajan poverty line for 20 major states. The result showed Odisha and Bihar have made the biggest improvement over the last decade or so, albeit over a low base
Repo rate: What could push RBI MPC to hold or cut?Subscriber Only
September 29, 2025 12:40 pm
Most economists expect that the MPC would continue to maintain the status quo in the upcoming monetary policy, to be announced on October 1. What happens to lending rates?
How new CAFE pollution check rules will benefit small cars, introduces emissions 'pooling'Subscriber Only
September 29, 2025 6:54 am
The proposed rules introduce some new concepts, such as allowing multiple carmakers to ‘pool’ their emissions to meet targets, and by offering emissions discounts to carmakers that also sell electric vehicles.
JSW’s takeover of Bhushan Power: Supreme Court's reversal of its May decision, how it impacts ongoing IBC resolution plansSubscriber Only
September 27, 2025 7:33 am
On Friday, the Supreme Court said that JSW had successfully revived Bhushan Power and Steel by investing heavily in modernisation and protecting thousands of jobs, ensuring the company remained a going concern.
GDP (Graphs, Data, Perspectives): On the weakness of the RupeeSubscriber Only
September 26, 2025 4:13 pm
While a weaker currency makes imports from the rest of the world costlier, it has a silver lining, too. What do data tell us about the rupee's position in recent months, and what would it take for things to turn around?
Trump’s 'plan B' for possible US Supreme Court setback on tariff powers, and what it could mean for IndiaSubscriber Only
September 25, 2025 2:29 pm
While tariffs under Section 232 would be far less sweeping than the reciprocal tariffs that Trump managed under IEEPA, the former provides much stronger legal cover. India has much to be concerned about. We explain.
What is the contentious 2 per cent ‘Zucman Tax’, which targets France’s billionaires?Subscriber Only
September 23, 2025 3:09 pm
Zucman has long proposed a 2% wealth tax targeted at the richest group, and maintained that billionaires should be taxed a minimum of 2% of their net worth, not just their annual income.
Why carmakers saw record footfalls and activity on day 1 of GST 2.0Subscriber Only
September 23, 2025 12:28 pm
Leading up to September 22, showrooms had cut a deserted look due to several reasons. Even with the benefits of the new GST rates on Monday, the Indian automobile sector has witnessed flagging sales in recent years.
India US trade deal: The much-delayed negotiations seem headed into the final leg. What lies ahead?Subscriber Only
September 24, 2025 7:04 am
India US trade negotiations update: Trade negotiations had stalled after US President Donald Trump, on August 7, stepped up pressure on India and then doubled tariffs on India to 50 per cent citing India's purchase of Russian crude.
Gold's record-breaking rally: what is keeping it going?Subscriber Only
September 22, 2025 8:04 pm
Several factors, including central bank purchases, strong investment demand and US President Donald Trump's upending of Western security policy have driven the rally in gold prices
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