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Indian farm exports outperform – despite Trump tariffsSubscriber Only
November 17, 2025 07:55 IST
Lifting of restrictions, monsoon-aided production rebound and diversification of markets beyond the US have helped agriculture exports to post impressive growth this fiscal.
New royalty rates, old challenges: Can royalty tweaks fix India’s critical mineral bottlenecks?Subscriber Only
November 16, 2025 17:50 IST
The Centre has approved revised royalty rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium. Why do they matter? In what backdrop have these changes come?
Where Quality Control Orders failed to deliver for Indian industries, and how standards can be improvedSubscriber Only
November 17, 2025 06:58 IST
A NITI Aayog report found that the government's quality control norms have impacted the competitiveness of export-intensive and employment-oriented sectors, such as footwear and electronics, which employ around 4.5 million people.
RBI rolls out relief measures for tariff-affected exporters: How they could get reliefSubscriber Only
November 16, 2025 07:00 IST
These measures are expected to ease short-term liquidity pressures and help exporters meet any payment obligations
GDP: What ails Germany, world’s third-largest economy, and how it could growSubscriber Only
November 14, 2025 17:32 IST
In Explained’s weekly column, ‘GDP: Graphs, Data, Perspectives’, Udit Misra explains that without attempts to improve growth, India will easily overtake Germany in terms of overall GDP size. What brought it to this stage?
ExplainSpeaking: As Trump ends US govt shutdown, understanding its causes and why India never faces such a deadlockSubscriber Only
November 14, 2025 10:38 IST
The US government shuts down when Congress fails to pass the Budget by October 1. The recent shutdown was the longest ever.
Alongside the GST cuts, how base effect, gold, silver prices shaped CPI inflationSubscriber Only
November 13, 2025 21:48 IST
India CPI Inflation Data Explained: India’s retail inflation rate fell to a record low of 0.25% in October. But there are a lot of moving parts under the headline number. Here is what to know
Banks may raise Rs 15,000 cr through Tier II bonds: What is driving this demand?Subscriber Only
November 17, 2025 07:19 IST
This spike in issuances appears to be driven by a strong demand for long-duration papers, expectations of a cut in the repo rate in the December policy and regulatory investment requirement
SEBI committee recommends overhaul of conflict of interest framework: What is it and how will it improve transparency?Subscriber Only
November 14, 2025 06:37 IST
The six-member committee said that the adoption of its recommendations will bring SEBI in line with global best practices, enhance its credibility, and strengthen its independence and integrity as the country’s capital market regulator. Here are some of the major recommendations.
How Japan shrugged off its Rare Earths dependency on ChinaSubscriber Only
November 13, 2025 12:39 IST
With Beijing exploiting its virtual stranglehold over this strategic sector, Japan offers a template other countries can emulate.
Why Softbank selling entire Nvidia stake for $5.8 bn has stirred AI bubble fearsSubscriber Only
November 13, 2025 10:01 IST
SoftBank OpenAI investment, SoftBank Nvidia stake sale: Market watchers say the move also highlights a shift within the AI investment landscape. By cashing out of Nvidia and doubling down on OpenAI, SoftBank appears to be repositioning itself from a chip investor to a broader ecosystem player
How the Quality Control Orders overdrive backfired on MSMEs and exportersSubscriber Only
November 10, 2025 18:46 IST
A Niti Aayog report, which is yet to be made public, by the 'High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms' said that a majority of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) cover raw materials and intermediate products instead of finished goods
Why Hungary, unlike India, got a pass on US sanctions for Russian oilSubscriber Only
November 9, 2025 11:31 IST
Among nations, New Delhi seems to be paying the steepest price for purchasing Russian oil, in terms of the high US tariffs imposed on it. A trade deal with the US, involving higher purchases of American energy, could be a way out for India.
The US Supreme Court may dampen Trump’s tariff strategy, but he still has other optionsSubscriber Only
November 9, 2025 11:43 IST
On the tariffs issue in the US Supreme Court, while all three liberal judges expressed clear signs of scepticism, the big concern for Trump is that three conservatives too have openly expressed some doubts. Here's what has emerged after the nearly three-hour hearing.
GDP: Examining latest GST collections, and where different states stand on revenueSubscriber Only
November 7, 2025 19:11 IST
In Explained’s weekly column, titled ‘GDP: Graphs, Data, Perspectives’, Udit Misra contextualises recent GST data. Despite large collections for October, 20 states have collected less revenue than in the era of pre-GST taxes.
Why 8th Central Pay Commission needs better inflation measurementSubscriber Only
November 7, 2025 13:23 IST
The statistics ministry has proposed some drastic changes to how it calculates housing inflation for the new CPI series, which will be released starting February.
ExplainSpeaking: Has Bihar’s growth reduced the gap with the rest of India?Subscriber Only
November 7, 2025 08:15 IST
Bihar manufacturing growth, Bihar growth rate analysis: Bihar’s overall base of economic activity is small. Its growth rates can thus flatter to deceive. With elections around the corner, we look at the state when compared to others like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Kerala.
Noel Tata Chairman of Tata Trusts: As he steps into half-brother Ratan Tata’s shoes, a look a their paths, challengesSubscriber Only
November 9, 2025 07:32 IST
While not as visible or outspoken as Ratan Tata, Noel Tata's strength lies in his approach, insiders say. His management of Trent, where he built Westside and Zudio into household names, reflects his belief in steady growth.
How ‘socialist’ is Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York?Subscriber Only
November 5, 2025 14:20 IST
Zohran mamdani socialist, democratic socialism in New York: Mamdani’s detractors believe his policy prescriptions could spell doom for the city that never sleeps, pushing out businesses while saddling the running of the city with excessive government controls and taxation
From national to district: Why, and how, Uttar Pradesh is capturing local spending dataSubscriber Only
November 10, 2025 05:16 IST
Government surveys tell us how much Indians and residents of different states spend. Now, a novel study has produced data on district-level consumption expenditure data for Uttar Pradesh. This can inform policy decisions.
What Milei’s midterm victory means for Argentina’s economic recoverySubscriber Only
November 4, 2025 15:10 IST
The Argentina midterm was in many ways a referendum on his policy that saw him generously slash public spending in a bid to revive the laggard South American economy. Here is everything to know.
Why a curb on Trump’s tariff powers by US top court could deliver $500 mn refund, & possibly a fairer trade deal for IndiaSubscriber Only
November 5, 2025 17:51 IST
The outcome of the case could have significant consequences for multiple ad hoc trade deals inked by the US since early this year, as well as for India, which is currently the hardest-hit country due to 50 per cent US tariffs
Why SC’s clarification on AGR dues is a big lifeline for Vodafone IdeaSubscriber Only
November 5, 2025 04:34 IST
Vi is among the three privately-owned telecom operators in the country, with the government seemingly intent on keeping India’s telecom ecosystem a three-horse race. However, Vi’s precarious financial situation raises concerns about its longevity in the market
How GST 2.0, festive season led to record car sales in OctoberSubscriber Only
November 4, 2025 07:13 IST
Nearly every automaker in the country saw a significant jump in sales, compared to the mixed bag in September 2025, when the full effects of the GST revision, compounded by the festive season, were not realised
Why India might be staring at a urea scarcitySubscriber Only
November 3, 2025 08:00 IST
Consumption of the highly subsidised price-controlled fertiliser is growing much faster than domestic production, calling for deft demand-supply management.
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