Opinion

India’s Economic Debate: Is a Cap on Capitalism Necessary Now?”

19 March 2024 by Aarav Kumar

The proposal of an income ceiling faces criticism for potentially dampening the entrepreneurial spirit and individual ambition, with skeptics arguing that it could discourage personal investment and innovation, thereby harming economic dynamism and growth prospects.

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile a cap on wealth may appear impractical and anachronistic, echoing socialist ideology, it’s crucial that we include … Read more

India’s Digital Market Evolution: The Cost Aspects of Ex-Ante Regulation

9 March 2024 by Anjali Desai

Certain sectors of India's digital economy are already subject to proactive ex-ante regulatory oversight.

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn India, the established system of competition regulation that operates on an ex-post basis has demonstrated success, with … Read more

Surprising Analysts: India’s GDP Growth Gets Another Upward Revision

1 March 2024 by Arjun Patil

The economy witnessed a robust 8.4% expansion year-over-year in the October-December stretch, marking the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe current projection for economic expansion in 2023-24 stands at an impressive 7.6%, surpassing the initial estimate of … Read more

Empowering Mass Prosperity: India’s Unique Stock Market Role

16 February 2024 by Manish Gupta

India diverged from conventional mass manufacturing-based job creation, favoring value creation through reverse engineering, technological adeptness, and the export of services.

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe often overlooked influence of the stock market is its crucial role in directing capital towards deserving businesses, … Read more

India’s Professional-Led Gem: Unlocking the Most Valuable Conglomerate

15 February 2024 by Vishal Mehra

N. Chandrasekaran, at the helm of Tata Group, manages a diverse portfolio spanning salt, steel, and software, extending its footprint across over 100 nations.

Reading Time: 4 minutesStanding out in India’s corporate landscape dominated by family-run enterprises, a rising corporate leader has steered a revered … Read more

Ailing India’s Index of Industrial Production: What Lies Beneath

15 February 2024 by Deepika Rao

Over the span of 2011-12 to 2021-22, ASI data demonstrates a significant 15% increase in the count of factories.

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Index of Industrial Production (IIP) may appear outdated, but leveraging GST data can lead to the development … Read more

Uncovering the Reasons for the Fall in IREDA Share Price

14 February 2024 by Aarav Kumar

IREDA to play a pivotal role in financing the government's ambitious renewable energy targets, contributing Rs 12 trillion out of the estimated Rs 30 trillion requirement.

Reading Time: 4 minutesA significant infusion of around Rs 30 trillion is essential to meet the government’s ambitious renewable energy targets, … Read more

The Unmet Challenge of Market-oriented Farm Reforms

14 February 2024 by Rohit Sharma

Government-controlled procurement can distort cropping patterns and encourage the excessive cultivation of carbohydrate-heavy staples such as wheat and rice. Meanwhile, there is a rising demand for affordable protein-rich foods and vegetables, emphasizing the need for expanded acreage and improved cold chain infrastructure to preserve perishable agricultural products.

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe protestors’ demands, although largely unfeasible, highlight the need to shift the paradigm that confines farmers as captive … Read more

January Auto Sales: Promising Signals for a Smooth Start to 2024

14 February 2024 by Arjun Patil

Record-breaking retail sales of 393,250 units signify a substantial 13% surge in the passenger vehicle (PV) segment, highlighting the sector's growth trajectory and consumer interest.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe robust performance of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and passenger vehicles represents a positive indicator for the manufacturing sector and … Read more

Easing Food Inflation: The Receding El Niño and RBI’s Sails

13 February 2024 by Anjali Desai

The significance of the annual southwest monsoon cannot be overstated for India's agricultural sector. Despite its gradually declining contribution to the economy, agriculture continues to sustain a significant portion of the country's population.

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the possibility of El Niño weakening increases, hopes for monsoon rainfall to alleviate inflationary pressures grow stronger. … Read more