The Indian rupee is falling. Experts attribute the 4.6% decline in the rupee in 2025 is linked to delays in the US–India trade deal and concerns over potential US sanctions. The INR recently touched a new record low of 89.61 per US dollar. So far this year, the rupee has depreciated by 4.6% against the…
As India moves toward a three-slab system with new GST rates introduced in GST 2.0, which include 5%, 18%, and 40% taxes, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has a significant impact on the Indian economy. What is GST? The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is India’s largest indirect tax reform, introduced on 1st July…
Relief for the Indian export industry, the United States has reduced tariffs on 200 Indian agricultural and processed food products, covering selected farm-related items. The US has cut tariffs on select Indian spices like black pepper, cardamom, and various types of Indian tea, while major exports like rice and seafood are not on the list….
India is in second place for importing Russian crude oil, after China. Oil has the potential to boost GDP and improve national development but a quick change in global oil prices can tumble the economy. Countries like the US and Russia are among the largest oil producers in the world. Fluctuations in oil price can…
India’s CPI inflation hits a multi-year low, sparking speculation in market on whether the RBI will cut the repo rate. Current Inflation Trends in India India’s retail inflation fell to a historic low of 0.25% in October 2025. For this sharp decline in the consumer price index (CPI), there’s room for a potential repo rate…
Unemployment is a big problem in India. With over 371.4 million youth, finding the right job is not easy. Latest trends according to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) shows that India’s overall unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in July–September 2025, down from 5.4% in the previous quarter, indicating a slight improvement in the…
India’s retail inflation fell to a 99-month low of 0.25% in October 2025. Retail inflation is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and its down from the previous month, in September India’s retail inflation was 1.54%, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This decline in the inflation…
Gold is a precious metal and it’s no longer just a symbol of wealth. Gold has become a strategic tools in ranking in the global economy. Central banks around the world, led by Asian countries like China and India, are aggressively expanding their gold reserves in 2025, to robust their economic security and reflecting a…
India and the United States have set an ambitious target to expand their economic partnership under a plan known as “Mission 500.” The initiative aims to boost bilateral trade, double it between the two nations to $500 billion by 2030, reflecting a significant step in deepening commercial ties and fostering economic growth. This huge initiative…
India is slowly entering a new era of money, and there is a digital currency issued by the central bank. While physical cash continues to dominate, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as a way to modernize payments, reduce costs, and improve transparency in financial transactions. The value…