Editorial Comment

China's growth model has lasted longer than expected but is now losing momentum, as the government runs out of fiscal space to sustain investment-driven expansion

Economists expect a CAD of about 1 per cent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) this financial year. This could increase to about 1.5 per cent in 2026-27

The framework comes at a time when India's digital-payment ecosystem is rapidly expanding

Mr Shah, popularly known as Balen, rode a wave of GenZ discontent to defeat four-time former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli

Many organisations suffer a "missing middle" in terms of gender diversity, with women dropping out at demanding mid-management levels because of non-conducive social ecosystems

Tata Trusts, a philanthropic body, owns 66% of Tata Sons, which oversees about 26 listed companies along with several unlisted firms, adding to the complexity of the group's shareholding structure

With rice stocks far above buffer norms, India must shift from open-ended MSP procurement to diversified, sustainable agriculture without hurting farmer incomes

Micron's Sanand ATMP plant signals progress, but India's semiconductor ambitions hinge on scaling fabrication, talent, and supply-chain depth beyond mature nodes

New Delhi's new commitment to trade deals means that it shares an interest with Ottawa in increasing economic integration

The IMD has cautioned that increased heatwave conditions could exacerbate heat-related illnesses, particularly among the elderly, children, and outdoor workers

Cost had earlier been a barrier. In the private market, vaccines such as Gardasil, manufactured by Merck, cost ₹3,000-4,000 per dose

Oil imports account for 3.1% of gross domestic product, and according to Nomura, every 10% rise in oil prices worsens India's current account by 0.4 percentage point

No European ally participated in the attacks, although several have called for Iran to show restraint

Several elements have been introduced in the new series. For instance, the functions of multi-activity enterprises have been segregated, which will provide a clearer picture

As subsidies and cash transfers surge, the Supreme Court and Finance Commission warn that unchecked freebies risk straining state finances and long-term growth

AgriStack, pitched as the "next UPI", could transform farm subsidies, tenant inclusion and soil health - but only if farmer, land and crop data are accurate and trusted

A private member's Bill has even proposed disabling the accounts of all under-16 users

Given fiscal constraints and the need to lower the debt-to-GDP ratio, the Union finance ministry sees reviving asset monetisation as key to sustaining growth momentum

The Eco Survey 2025-26 notes quarterly average housing sales stood at 101,300 units up to Q2, compared to 81,600 in FY22-FY24, reflecting healthy demand and renewed confidence in the housing market

There are reasonable questions that must be asked alongside this understandable enthusiasm. The availability of water and electricity, for example, looms large in any discussion on data centres