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India Launches Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk

The Government of India has recently launched the ‘Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk’. This initiative aims to assist stakeholders in navigating the complexities of international trade amidst changing...

April 12, 2025

Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24

The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is vital for understanding India’s employment landscape. This survey provides data on key labour force indicators such as the Labour Force Participation...

April 11, 2025

90-Day Pause on Trump’s Tariff Policy

On 2 April 2025, US President Donald Trump announced new “reciprocal tariffs,” which he termed “liberation day.” This announcement reverberated through global markets, causing volatility. A 90-day pause...

April 11, 2025

RBI Draft Guidelines on Gold Loans and Co-Lending

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced comprehensive draft guidelines aimed at regulating gold loans and expanding co-lending arrangements. These changes are designed to harmonise lending practices...

April 10, 2025

Amalgamation of RRBs in India

The Government of India has announced the amalgamation of several Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), effective from May 1, 2025. This move aims to enhance the efficiency of RRBs...

April 8, 2025

What is Stagflation?

On April 4, the US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he was worried that President Donald Trump’s new “Liberation Day” tariffs might cause stagflation — a mix...

April 7, 2025

Impact of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariff

The global trade landscape has dramatically shifted following the announcement of extensive tariffs by US President Donald Trump in April 2025. This new economic strategy aims to protect...

April 4, 2025

Chhattisgarh’s First Supercritical Thermal Power Project

Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) is advancing its energy capabilities with the establishment of the first supercritical thermal power project (SCTPP) in Korba district. This project...

April 3, 2025

India’s External Debt Surge

In December 2024, India’s external debt reached approximately $718 billion. This marked an increase of 10.7 per cent from the previous year. The surge in debt is attributed...

April 1, 2025

Government’s ₹8 Trillion Borrowing Plan for FY26

The Government of India has announced borrowing plan for the first half of the financial year 2025-26. The plan involves raising ₹8 trillion from the market, constituting 54%...

March 29, 2025

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