The US Federal Reserve’s decision on September 17, 2025, to cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.00-4.25% marks more than a technical adjustment. It represents a pivotal inflection in global monetary policy, reflecting mounting concerns about slowing employment growth and growth sustainability in the world’s largest economy. After nine months of holding […]
India, with a coastline that is approximately 11,098 km long, spanning nine states and four Union Territories, boasts one of the busiest trade routes in the world. The country has 12 major and 200 minor ports, besides 30 shipyards. In terms of merchant shipping fleets, India is ranked 20th in the world. According to a […]
India’s sweeping Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 has imposed a blanket ban on all real-money online games, triggering sharp debate and legal challenges. The government has cited addiction, fraud, and money laundering risks. While critics argue the ban ignores distinctions between skill and chance-based games, the law aims to carves space for […]
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) hold the key to India’s ambition of becoming a USD 30 trillion economy and a global manufacturing hub in the next two decades. So, MSMEs are not only desirable, but they are essential to building a robust, self-reliant, and inclusive economy. Yet, these small units are vulnerable to economic […]