Adhish Verma

India's oil trade deficit requires it to tame its demand as well

Reducing oil import dependence requires India to also curb its demand for oil

Growth in services exports essential to reduce concentration risk

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

The forex chest's swell: Valuation gains to lift India's reserves

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

India's current account deficit manageable, but financing needs monitoring

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

Using GST as consumption proxy

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

Investments must stand before they can run

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