The Paradox Called Growth

Hidden behind the story of the post-Covid rebound in the Indian economy is the deceleration at the bottom of the pyramid, reflected in stagnating consumer demand among the lower rungs that have been crippled by job losses, low wages, inflation and apathy among others

Abdul Haleem Sherif - March 29, 2023

Shaktikanta Das: Rupee’s Messiah

Not a conventional economist with degrees from global universities, the RBI governor is seen as the man who did not let things go out of hand during the Covid-19 period. With an eye on the evolving global situation, he is the man India watches on inflation, the value of rupee, virtual currency and the general economic stability

Neeraj Thakur - November 29, 2022

Stagflation Shadow On The World

Rising inflation, high unemployment and depreciating currencies have given birth to a vicious cycle that could very well dismantle the fragile post-Covid recovery. Can India escape this fate?

Kamalika Ghosh - May 31, 2022

Big Companies Are Becoming Bigger, Leading To Market Highs

First Global co-founder Shankar Sharma talks about the current state of India’s equity markets and what is driving them

Rajiv Ranjan Singh - September 30, 2021

Have interest rates bottomed out in India?

The US 10-year bond yield has been climbing and the Indian 10-year is following suit

March 13, 2021

Focusing on Inflation May Miss the Bigger Risk

Being overly focused on inflation concerns may miss issues around financial stability that have a greater likelihood of affecting markets 

March 11, 2021

Farm laws won’t ‘till’ the balance in farmers’ favour

The three controversial laws may do little to improve the lives of a large majority in the sector. A more nuanced approach is what is urgently needed 

Shruti Venkatesh - February 06, 2021

Black gold is the new milch cow

Petrol and diesel prices are nearing Rs.100/litre in metro cities and nearly 60% of it comprises taxes

February 06, 2021

The need of the hour — both fiscal and financial stability

Only a fine balancing act will help India survive COVID-19  

Viral Acharya - August 26, 2020