The Reserve Bank of India keeps its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the fourth consecutive meeting amid uncertain inflation and global economic conditions, signalling a cautious stance as it waits for clearer signs on price pressures. The Reserve…
India’s export strategy shifts toward integrated intellectual property protection as patent filings rise and the country seeks global recognition in innovation-driven sectors, highlighting the importance of comprehensive market preparedness to succeed abroad. Indian exporters aiming for durable overseas growth need…
Kotak Institutional Equities reports that India’s automotive research and development budgets are expected to stay under strain until 2026, as domestic manufacturers focus on defending market share against fierce Chinese EV competition and a slower transition to electric vehicles. Kotak…
As Indian students choose between costly IIM MBAs and affordable government college economics courses, the divergent career paths, salaries, and risks highlight growing educational disparities in the country. For graduates weighing a prestigious management degree against a lower-cost academic route,…
Legal commentators caution that accepting early settlement offers in motorcycle crash cases can be a costly mistake, as initial payments often underestimate long-term and invisible injuries and costs. Motorcyclists who are hit with an insurer’s first settlement offer are often…
Research shows that managing psychological responses to financial pressures, through mindfulness, routine reviews, and social connection, can alleviate the emotional weight of living costs, even without earning more. Cost-of-living pressure is not just a matter of arithmetic. Two households can…
India’s lower house approved a comprehensive tax amendment bill designed to boost manufacturing, streamline rules for foreign businesses, and strengthen its electronics and digital infrastructure sectors, signalling a significant shift in its investment climate. India’s lower house has passed a…
As Indian regulators tighten rules on mutual fund overlap, investors are turning to advanced tools that measure true portfolio diversification, with methodology becoming key to assessing risk and compliance. Mutual fund overlap measures how much two or more schemes own…
As India processes half of global real-time payments, merchants are adopting automated smart routing to boost approval rates, reduce failures, and capitalise on the country’s rapidly expanding UPI ecosystem. India’s payments landscape is moving at a speed many merchant stacks…
The Reserve Bank of India is considering introducing durable polymer banknotes, with pilot trials of ₹10 and ₹20 denominations possibly beginning as early as April or May, though a final decision remains pending. India could see polymer banknotes enter circulation…
