Economic growth refers to the increase in a country's production of goods and services. It is measured by the rise in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This growth can lead to improved living standards. It often results in more job opportunities. However, it can also create challenges, such as income inequality. Sustainable growth is essential for long-term prosperity.
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics has brought global attention to the economics of innovation and growth. Laureate Joel Mokyr brought into light the undervalued role of economic...
The Indian labour market has witnessed changes in employment patterns post-Independence. While early laws aimed to protect workers and ensure job security, recent trends show a rise in...
India’s economy in 2025 reflects a powerful blend of tradition and modernity. Despite global disruptions and geopolitical tensions, India has maintained strong growth and vibrant market activity. The...
Recent monetary policy reviews in India have revealed confusion over the economy’s direction. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept rates steady but hinted at room for easing due...
Global trade in 2025 faces unprecedented disruption. The US, EU, and China—once pillars of globalisation—have become its chief disruptors. Each uses trade as a geopolitical weapon. The US...
India’s inflation targeting framework, adopted formally in 2016, aimed to stabilise prices by setting a target inflation rate of 4 per cent with a tolerance band of ±2...
India’s clean energy ambitions in 2025 rely heavily on securing critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and Rare Earth Elements (REEs). These minerals are essential for technologies like...
Recent studies reveal a projected decline in twin births in India and Bangladesh by 2100. Despite this, India will continue to have one of the highest twin birth...
Recent developments in 2025 have exposed critical vulnerabilities in the global supply of rare earth minerals. China’s tightened export controls on these essential resources have triggered international concern....
The ethanol blending programme in India, initially aimed at supporting sugar mills, has seen a major shift towards grain-based ethanol production by 2025. The government’s policy incentives and...
