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Friday, October 3, 2025
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Topic: Economy

India’s GDP victory over Japan is still a year away. Here’s why

India’s GDP has not yet surpassed Japan’s GDP. And when it does, it will neither be news nor a subject of research.

India’s private sector capex likely to slow down due to Trump’s tariffs—Goldman Sachs report

As tariff rates are yet to be finalised and likely to remain in flux over next few months, companies looking to invest in new projects may delay their plans, the report highlights.

SubscriberWrites: The real obstacle to growth

India’s economic dreams risk collapse without governance reform, civil trust, and rule of law—growth means little if inequality deepens and corruption corrodes the soul.

Economists criticising Trump’s tariff blitz need to brush up on basics of international trade

Supporting a position does not mean that we abandon nuances. Yet, this is what has happened to all ‘respectable’ economists aka free trade purists.

Time for another 1991 is now. Focus not on what to reform, but how to implement it

A long list of reforms has begun doing the rounds among policy experts, industry bodies, and think tanks. The argument is to help Indian economy weather the storm unleashed by Trump's tariff regime.

Indian artisan economy isn’t just about sustaining traditions. It needs market-driven approach

A critical issue in the artisan sector is the disparity in value distribution, with artisans who are at the heart of production often receiving the smallest share of profits.

‘Reeks of double standards’—Economic Survey on EU’s new climate rules that will hit exports

2 regulations effective soon will impact roughly $9.5 billion, or 13% of India’s total exports to the 27-member bloc. ES says these are more ‘trade protection’ than climate concern.

SubscriberWrites: Are Revdis a symptom of our economic malaise?

Welfare handouts drive elections as wages stagnate, consumption dips, and household savings shrink. Govt must shift from protectionism to free-market reforms for sustainable growth.

Jagdeep Dhankhar stresses need to address farmers’ concerns

'When the farmer is economically fine, the economy gets driven, because that’s the spending power of the farmer', Dhankhar said.

Stock market closes in green; Sensex up 225 points, Nifty closes above 23,200

Top gainers included NTPC, Trent, Powergrid, Kotak Bank, & Maruti; losers were M&M, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, & Shriram Finance.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.