For decades, India’s startup narrative was synonymous with Bengaluru’s tech corridors, Mumbai’s financial hustle, and Delhi’s political pulse. These metropolitan giants—home to the largest funding rounds, incubators, and talent pools—naturally drew the spotlight. But as the ecosystem matures and metros become saturated, investors and innovators are turning their gaze to a different horizon: Bharat. “Bharat”—often […]
Silver has gained with an even higher fervour but it still remains undervalued and offers higher potential returns than gold. This is reflected in the gold-to-silver ratio which is currently hovering over the 90 mark against the historic average of 50-80. Bullion, long regarded as a safe haven, has truly lived up to its reputation […]
One reason why the Indian industry was lagging behind China in the global supply chain was a lack of resource allocation for research and development. As a result, innovation suffered, and so did manufacturing. Manufacturing share in India’s gross domestic product (GDP) has been hovering around 15-16 per cent for decades, and reaching the 25 […]
India’s role in a warming world is proving to be vital, thanks to its demographic edge, expanding economy, consolidating geo-political position, and as a significant energy consumer and a prospective green solution provider. The recently concluded Group of Seven (G7) summit, wherein India participated as a guest country, can be an ideal case in point. […]
The impact of the trade tussle between the US and China has engulfed the entire world with Beijing restricting the export of rare earth minerals. China being the producer or supplier of 90 per cent of the world’s rare earth minerals, the move has hit sectors such as defence, energy, automobile makers, aerospace manufacturers and […]
India will likely be the fourth-largest economy in the world in 2025, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of USD 4.19 trillion by overtaking Japan. This is noteworthy and impressive as the Indian economy’s ranking moved just by two places from 12th to 10th in 2004-2014, but it improved sharply to 5th place in the […]
The RBI’s latest rate action is a strong signal of its intent to support growth in a cautious global environment. If executed well, this policy move could lay the foundation for a broader economic revival in the second half of FY26. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) bold 50 bps repo rate cut on Friday […]
Green hydrogen, produced by electrolyzing water using renewable energy, has long been heralded as a clean energy panacea. Today, the global energy sector is transitioning from pilot projects to real-world applications, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors like heavy transport, aviation, and industry. As a result, green hydrogen has moved from a niche concept to a centrepiece […]
The convergence of escalating national debt, assertive trade policies, and a cautiously optimistic economic environment underscores the complexities facing the US economy. Policymakers and stakeholders must navigate these challenges to ensure sustainable growth and financial stability in the years ahead. The US economy stands at a crossroads, grappling with ballooning debt, policy ambiguity and a […]
After painstaking negotiations for over three years, India and the United Kingdom (UK) marked a major milestone in bilateral relations on May 6, when the two countries finalised a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The deal, linking the fourth and sixth largest economies in the world, aims to strengthen strategic partnership and boost trade between the […]