The World Economy in 2026: Growth, Inflation, and the New Fault Lines

From a war-driven oil shock to India’s record ascent and a cooling rate cycle, the forces reshaping the global economy are more consequential and more uneven than the headline numbers suggest. The global economy entered 2026 with its resilience intact but its trajectory unsettled. Wars, tariffs, shifting central bank postures, and a structural divergence between … Read more

Global Trade in 2026: Tariff War impact on Businesses and World Economy

Global Trade in 2026: Tariff War impact on Businesses and World Economy

Global trade is going through one of the biggest shake-ups in living memory. The rules that governed how countries buy and sell goods with each other built carefully over many decades are being challenged, rewritten, and in some cases thrown out altogether. In 2026, businesses and governments alike are dealing with a trade environment that … Read more

India Economy 2026: GDP Growth, RBI Policy, Inflation and What Lies Ahead

India enters the 2026-27 fiscal year as one of the fastest growing major economies in the world, but the road ahead carries both promise and pressure. Here is a complete picture of where India stands economically in 2026 and what every citizen, investor and business owner needs to understand. India GDP Growth: Strong but Shifting … Read more

India to Revise GDP with 2022–23 as New Base Year

India will release revised Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data on February 27, shifting the base year from 2011–12 to 2022–23. The update aims to better reflect structural changes in the economy, including the rise of digital services, expansion of renewable energy, shifts in consumption patterns, and post-pandemic recovery trends. As per official sources and government … Read more

India’s $5 Trillion economy target: What’s causing the delays?

India’s dream of becoming a $5 trillion economy has been an important policy goal. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has now suggested that this target is still achievable, but the timeline may be slightly longer than expected. The overall economic momentum remains strong, but certain global and domestic factors are slowing the pace in nominal … Read more

US lowers import tariffs on food items: What it means for grocery prices and inflation

Tariff Cuts on food items in the US on November 15, 2025. The US government under Trump lowers prices for coffee, beef, fruits and other items for shoppers. Americans could soon pay less and save money on grocery bills. Everyday food items including beef, coffee, tropical fruits, tea, fruit juices, cocoa, spices, bananas, oranges, and … Read more

RBI interest rate decision: RBI repo rate cut after India inflation drops?

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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 … Read more

India CPI inflation october 2025: How GST affects CPI

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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 … Read more