India’s emerging role in supplying refined fuel to Russia challenges traditional energy flows, revealing deeper shifts amid sanctions and refinery disruptions. India’s refined fuel shipments to Russia point to a striking reversal in the global oil trade, but the picture…
As West Asian conflicts reshape trade flows, India grapples with narrowing discounts on Russian oil and rising import costs, prompting diversification and strategic recalibrations. India’s hunt for replacement crude is getting costlier as the West Asia conflict redraws trade routes…
India’s space sector is set to grow significantly, with policies supporting private firms and collaborations with the US, aiming to boost the market share from less than 2% to 10% in the coming years, underpinned by ambitious national programmes. India’s…
India’s wholesale inflation rate edged down slightly in July, but economists warn that persistent energy and manufacturing cost pressures, along with global uncertainties, suggest a cautious economic outlook for the coming months. India’s wholesale inflation eased marginally in July, but…
In India and beyond, founder-led brands are gaining traction by offering a human touch that counters declining trust and rising regulatory scrutiny, transforming the landscape of digital marketing and brand building. Founder-led brands are emerging as a powerful response to…
A significant reduction in Russian crude imports could substantially boost India’s oil bill and inflation, experts warn as geopolitical and trade tensions escalate. India could face a materially higher oil import bill if purchases of Russian crude are cut sharply,…
The Vizhinjam International Seaport prepares to commence its export-import operations, signalling a significant evolution from transshipment hub to a major freight gateway, with potential to reshape regional logistics and trade in southern India. Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin export-import operations…
India’s coal consumption is projected to increase to 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030, as the government considers establishing a domestic coal trading exchange to bolster transparency and energy security amidst ongoing renewable energy expansion. India’s coal demand is expected to…
Despite significant shifts towards services and market liberalisation since 1991, India’s industrial sector remains stagnant, posing challenges for sustainable job creation and high-income ambitions by 2047. India’s economic landscape has been reshaped far more by the 1991 liberalisation drive than…
Despite digitalisation and expanding branches, India’s ATMs are underutilising non-cash features and grappling with economic and logistical issues, prompting calls for better user education and operational reforms. ATMs in India were once sold as a way to reduce pressure on…
Svatantra Microfin, led by Ananya Birla, files for a ₹3,000 crore IPO as it accelerates growth through geographic diversification, business restructuring, and expansion into secured lending sectors, aiming to strengthen its capital base and deepen its national reach. Svatantra Microfin,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the importance of India’s expanding network of free trade agreements to help MSMEs increase their global footprint, highlighting recent pacts and the sector’s crucial role in the economy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his…
