Category : Economy


India to Revamp CPI, Inflation Target in 2026

India plans a major overhaul of CPI calculation and monetary policy mandate in 2026. With inflation below 2%, RBI may cut rates further. New CPI series with 2024 base year coming in Feb.

Industrial growth surges to 6.7% in November

India's industrial production jumped 6.7% year-on-year in November 2025, the highest growth in 25 months, driven by manufacturing and a rebound in mining. Read the full analysis.

Airline Chaos Exposes India's Systemic Risk

Recent airline disruptions highlight India's concentration risk in critical sectors. Experts urge regulators to adopt RBI-like oversight to prevent systemic failures. Read more.

Book Review: Capitalism's Global History & India's Role

Harvard historian Sven Beckert's 'Capitalism: A Global History' offers a millennium-spanning view, tracing trade from India's shores 900 years ago to today's economic debates. A must-read for understanding capitalism's past and future.

Rupee Policy: Economists Warn RBI Against Past Errors

Economists argue the RBI's rupee management has improved but warn against defending the currency unnecessarily. A weaker rupee could protect jobs in export sectors hit by Trump tariffs. Learn why a rate of 100/$ may be needed.

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