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The budget comes at a time of heightened global uncertainty and geo-economic fragmentation. In this backdrop, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose to deliver a growth-oriented and reform focused budget that kept the economy on a fiscally prudent path. The highlight of this year’s budget was the focus on encouraging consumption…

Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman presented a holistic, inclusive and development-oriented budget focused on boosting economic growth and generating employment, supported by wide-ranging measures that invest in people, economy, and innovation. This year’s Budget focused on four powerful engines of growth, and introduced reforms for agriculture, MSMEs, investment, and exports. On the…

India, now the world’s most populous nation with 1.45 billion people, stands at a pivotal moment in its history. This demographic milestone presents a unique opportunity to harness the potential of its vast workforce. To fully capitalise on this demographic dividend, it is imperative to create large-scale employment opportunities. Four…

The first day of the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Meeting began with the Alpine sunshine casting a golden glow over the snow-lined Promenade in Davos. By day two, the temperatures dipped further, but the bustling energy on the streets stayed undeterred. WEF 2025: Collaboration for the Intelligent Age This…

India has earned its place as the 3rd largest startup hub globally, with over 100 unicorns shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship. Recognised as a powerhouse of entrepreneurial spirit, the country boasts of 157,066 startups acknowledged by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) with more…

A Historic Relationship with a Dynamic Future India and Australia have long shared a relationship rooted in history, democratic values and mutual respect. Both nations, members of the Commonwealth, operate under similar legal frameworks and parliamentary democracies. But it is their economic partnership that has recently taken centre-stage, setting the…

Booster Dose, Increased allocations towards PM-KISAN and MGNREGA in the upcoming Budget can spur growth Amidst global uncertainties, the Indian economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with its real GDP averaging 8.3 per cent in the last three fiscal years. However, a few signs of moderating economic momentum have emerged, as…

Balancing Fiscal Prudence and Growth Impetus Balancing fiscal prudence with the need to provide a growth impetus has been a hallmark of our government over past Union budgets. Tax buoyancy has improved, while taxation has been simplified and ease of paying taxes enhanced. With a keen eye on resilience, the…

Navigating the Global Economic Landscape Following the multiple exigencies of the recent past, the global economy appears to have stabilised this year, albeit with geopolitical risks remaining on the horizon. The G-20 economies displayed different growth rates in the first quarter of the year, with some growing more rapidly than…

As many as 28 nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea were recently represented in a new partnership between India and the region. Businesses from both sides explored potential cooperation in defence production, maritime and manufacturing, among others. Historic Trade Synergies Between India and the Mediterranean Ancient synergies have marked the traditional…