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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicEconomy

Topic: Economy

Indian govt has a physics problem—time travelling to change tax laws will hurt business

Govt inaction has 3 impacts on e-gaming: smaller companies operating in grey market to avoid tax, bigger ones moving out of the country, and international companies pausing plans to enter India.

There’s a silent problem hurting growth in emerging economies—access to credit

Access to credit enables entrepreneurs and small businesses to invest in growth opportunities, expand operations and innovate.

New Delhi should reject World Bank Development Report. Don’t let go of Atmanirbhar Bharat

The report has tried to justify its arguments under the guise of ‘Middle Income Trap’. But Atmanirbhar Bharat is not based on the redundant theories being quoted by the World Bank.

Investors’ wealth eroded by Rs 9.51 lakh crore following crash in equity markets

'An interest rate hike in Japan, was the initial catalyst, this was compounded by fears of a recession in the USA after extremely poor jobs data,' said Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart Ltd.

India must be patient to resolve China border dispute. First make economic strength comparable

In his book ‘Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India's Foreign Policy’, Rajiv Sikri examines India’s current and looming foreign policy challenges from a strategic and policy-oriented perspective.

Budget 2024: Gold, silver, phone chargers to get cheaper. Cost of fertilisers, PVC flex boards to rise

Twenty-five critical minerals essential for sectors like nuclear energy, renewable energy, space, defence etc exempt from customs duties. Angel tax abolished, in boost for startups.

Punjab’s Green Revolution-era success is long over. Four factors now constrain its economy

Realising that the economic, social and environmental situation in Punjab is a matter of national concern is the first step in working towards a new arrangement.

The 1944 Bombay Plan has lessons for Budget 2024. Invest in human capital

The Bombay Plan was revolutionary because of its focus on the role of the state in the economy, its emphasis on significant investments in basic public goods.

Sensex hits new all-time high; Nifty breaches 23,000-mark for first time

According to experts, a subdued though positive market is expected, as the Election uncertainty is rapidly reducing.

India’s ramping up Africa engagement, guided by Modi’s ’10 principles’. How ties have evolved

India is looking to deepen diplomatic engagement, economic & defence ties with Africa. Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit to be held this year.

On Camera

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.