Karan Bhasin

The writer is a New York-based economist

Karan Bhasin

A slippery slope: Why India must prioritise growth over rupee fears

High oil prices, a weakening rupee and global capital shifts demand bold policymaking to protect growth and build resilience against external shocks

Updated On: 01 Jun 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

Breaking the glass wall: Why the India-US trade deal works for India

The India-US trade agreement should be seen as a win for consumers and producers, with debates on protectionism and strategic autonomy often missing the economic trade-offs involved

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 5:03 PM IST

The steepest GST cut? Fiscal discipline opens door for tax rationalisation

The GST by its design was a destination-based tax, making it self-enforcing and addressing concerns of tax cascading

Updated On: 05 Sep 2025 | 12:08 AM IST