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TopicStagflation

Topic: stagflation

How would India fare on a ‘modified’ misery index? Better than US & UK, worse than most others

The word stagflation is in vogue again as economies confront simultaneous prospect of low growth & high inflation. A misery index defines what people experience under this phenomenon.

The world faces a stagflation risk but India might just escape it

Despite elevated inflation, many indicators suggest growth has remained resilient. The PMI points to sustained recovery in manufacturing sector, and GDP collections are still robust.

Inflation in India well above benign level, but RBI is not uncomfortable yet: Manpreet Badal

Should India go back to Keynes and start spending? Sadly, Modi govt does not have sufficient fiscal space to propel a strong enough multiplier.

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Nirmala Sitharaman says ‘kartavya’ 13 times in Budget 2026 speech. Aligns with ‘Bharatiya’ culture

This is not the first time the Centre has used this term. The name Kartavya Bhawan was given by PM narendra Modi symbolising India's shift from colonial rule to a governance focused on duty, responsibility.

10X Budget beef-up for Intelligence Bureau capex, after Pahalgam & Red Fort terror attacks

After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.