Economy & Policy Analysis

Indian land-use regulations classify dark stores as warehouses and apply highway-side warehouse rules to local, small-scale urban infrastructure

This agreement signifies the commitment of the two largest democracies as champions of open trade amid a rising tide of global protectionism

PRAGATI has functioned not only as a review platform but also as anticipatory governance

As India marks its 77th Republic Day, GIFT City reflects a long-term effort to align democratic governance with global economic ambition

From a macroeconomic perspective, LIC's integrated balance sheet enables counter-cyclical investment, stabilisation of long-term bond markets and long-term infrastructure financing

With long-term capex needs, the data centre sector is seeking a stable, predictable tax regime in Budget 2026 to boost investor confidence and position India as a global data hub

An RBI report places Assam as India's fastest-growing state over five years, driven by fiscal discipline, infrastructure spending and administrative reform rather than a low-base rebound

The 2025 insurance law amendments removing the FDI cap signal a decisive shift towards capital depth, competition and technology, strengthening India's push for Insurance for All

Singur's industrial promise was undone by flawed land acquisition and a costly return to agriculture. Reviving it through farmer-led industrial parks could restore value and growth

As the US slaps fresh tariffs on Iran's trading partners, India faces little fallout - but the move underscores Tehran's deepening economic stress under decades of sanctions

India's economy is growing faster than peers, but a weakening rupee may delay its move past Japan to become the world's fourth-largest in dollar terms

The two sides need to move little beyond their defined negotiating stance on investment treaty, subjects like agriculture, digital trade, IPR and ensure conclusion of the much awaited trade agreement

Slower nominal GDP growth in FY26 may not hurt deficit math, but weak tax buoyancy and a slipping tax-to-GDP ratio signal rising stress on revenue collections

India's transmission expansion is being tested by curtailment in Rajasthan, raising questions over grid readiness, usable capacity, and whether clean power can reliably reach consumers

Registering an annualised rate of real GDP growth of 4.3 per cent in Q3 2025, the US economy appeared to have grown at the fastest pace in roughly two years

India still has a critical advantage: ultra-processed foods account for a very small share of current diets

With liquidity easing, valuations normalising and earnings turning upward, India enters 2026 primed for selective outperformance - led by banks, consumption and smallcaps

Wealth management can no longer be about products alone, it must deliver insight, personalisation, and foresight

2025 marked an inflection point. AI and rapid platform changes have created what looks like chaos

As AI reshapes customer-facing decisions, models trained on enterprise data, policies and real interactions are emerging as more relevant, controllable and defensible than generic systems