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Successive governments have tried to reassure that the rupee's weakness is not a cause for alarm. Many economists argue that a cheaper currency is actually beneficial. The truth lies somewhere beyond these familiar talking points
For import-dependent India, a falling rupee can weaken the economy from within through rising input costs that slow output growth and investment cycles
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Broader markets underperform benchmark indices as rising crude oil prices, persistent foreign investor selling and a weaker rupee dampen sentiment amid escalating tensions in West Asia
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In an exclusive interview with Outlook Business, economists Thomas Piketty and Anmol Somanchi make the case for a new global economic model that links climate action, inequality reduction, and sustainable prosperity
AI is lifting productivity and compressing effort-based billing, challenging the growth model behind India’s $224-billion IT industry
