Adhish Verma

India must broaden its services export base beyond IT and consulting to reduce concentration risks, boost competitiveness, create jobs and sustain growth amid global protectionism, say economists

But when capital flows are volatile, as has happened this financial year, even financing a low CAD can become challenging and put pressure on the currency

The spectre of higher tariffs imposed by the US means export prospects, including for India, will be subdued in 2025

Unlike private consumption data, GST can provide real-time insights into consumption patterns, economic activity, and state-wise variations

Key flank of India's growth gambit runs into the knock-on effects of the Russia-Ukraine war