New Delhi: The Indian economy enters the new financial year with a healthy mix of optimism and prudence. Growth indicators continue to be broadly positive, inflation has eased off of last year’s highs, and domestic demand shows signs of being resilient in the face of a gradual decline in global growth. But the current stability is no given for policymakers. The Finance Ministry’s new Monthly Economic Review for May 2026 highlights a series of risks that may affect the country’s economic trajectory in the near future. Although macroeconomic fundamentals remain solid, there are several emerging risks and uncertainties that warrant…
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New Delhi: In the past two years, national trade talks have become more fluid worldwide. Tariffs are changing rapidly with a greater emphasis on relative advantage instead of market access, and countries are increasingly seeking more than just market access. The ongoing trade negotiations between India and the U.S. seem to be in that direction. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Tuesday said the proposed trade pact between India and the United States could be wrapped up before July 24, when the U.S. temporary 10% additional global tariffs are due to lapse. Known as the “most direct indication so far” of…
New Delhi [India], May 26: Vardhman Sagar Marbles, a leader in premium natural stone, is revolutionising the Indian interior market by making high-end luxury marble accessible to budget-conscious homeowners. The Kishangarh-based supplier is redefining modern flooring standards for 2026 by bridging the gap between premium aesthetics and affordability. Bridging the Luxury-Budget Gap As the trends related to “mindful luxury” continue to dominate, Vardhman Sagar Marbles is offering a curated collection of Indian marbles like Katni and Morwad. These Indian varieties replicate the elite finish of Italian Statuario at a fraction of the Italian marble price. The supplier is also eliminating middleman…
New Delhi: In a world consumed by speed, competition, and endless ambition, very few individuals choose to build with both vision and emotion. Many build companies. Some write books. Others speak about social change. But rarely does one person attempt to connect finance, wellness, equality, mental health, and national growth into a single philosophy of life. That is where Abel Boaz stands apart. Entrepreneur, author, and advocate, Abel Boaz represents a growing generation of Indian leaders who believe that success is not just measured by profits or popularity, but by the ability to leave behind meaningful impact. Through his businesses,…
New Delhi [India], May 25: In India’s rapidly evolving wealth management landscape, the conversation has long been dominated by strategy — asset allocation models, portfolio diversification, alternative investment classes, and return optimisation. But Soumik Bandyopadhyay, Founder and Managing Director of Soumik Bandyopadhyay Advisors Pvt. Ltd. (SBAPL), believes this conversation is missing its most important chapter. “Strategy tells you where to deploy capital,” he says. “Structure determines whether that capital survives the next generation.” It is a distinction that sounds simple. In practice, it is the difference between family wealth that compounds across decades and wealth that quietly fragments within a generation…
New Delhi: The fuel pricing debate is the talking point of the day in India, and for good reason. Petrol and diesel prices have also been gradually rising over the past few weeks, putting another dent in already inflationary food and goods budgets. However, despite these price increases, analysts suggest that India’s state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) are unlikely to offset the losses from the recent surge in crude oil prices. The episode underscores a well-known yet disconcerting fact for all Indian energy companies: retail fuel prices don’t always track crude prices, particularly when the occasion is politically charged. If…
New Delhi: It is hard to imagine Indian households without gold. It is acquired not for adornment, but as savings, protection, and ritual gold. From weddings to festivals to family events, it continues to be celebrated the same way all over the country, in cities and towns, large and small. But gold jewellery industry is facing a great challenge this year as the combination of high prices and import duties is beginning to dent purchases from consumers. India’s organised gold jewellery industry is likely to see its weakest year for sales volumes in almost a decade. A recent report by…
New Delhi: For years, the United States has been perceived as one of the world’s most open financial systems, luring immigrants, international students, skilled professionals, and foreign investors with the promise of access to the American financial system for all everyday needs. However, as political priorities and immigration enforcement shift, the nature of interactions between non-citizens and the financial system is also changing. A recent executive order signed by Donald Trump has raised further concerns among immigrant communities, financial institutions, and legal experts regarding compliance requirements and privacy issues in banking transactions involving non-citizen residents of the United States. The…
New Delhi: The actual problem for an energy-intensive economy like India is not so much the volume of crude oil it consumes as its cost. Global oil prices can easily increase even with slight rises, leading to higher inflation, a widening of the trade deficit, and a strain on government budgets. The new April crude imports data again confirms that fact. While India bought less crude oil in April 2026 than the previous year, its crude oil import bill increased significantly due to high international crude prices. The figures are a testament to the ongoing fragility of big import-dependent economies…
New Delhi: While the journey of digital payments in India has been lauded with the introduction of UPI, credit cards play a more significant role in consumer spending than one might imagine. Credit cards are becoming a popular tool for everyday spending, as well as for large-ticket items, whether used for online shopping, travel arrangements, or bills and food deliveries. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently issued a report that underscores the speed at which this change is occurring. India’s credit card transaction volume increased by more than 2.6 times to 570 crore in calendar year 2025 from 216…
