Economy

In May, two numbers crossed on a Bloomberg screen and changed the global ranking. Taiwan's stock market rose to about $4.95 trillion in total value, and passed India's $4.92 trillion. That made Taiwan the fifth-largest stock market in the world, behind only the United States, mainland China, Japan and Hong Kong. India, which used to hold fifth place, dropped to sixth. Here is the odd part. India's economy is worth about $4.15 trillion, more than four times the size of Taiwan'

When the Prime Minister of a nation makes an austerity call to manage a currency crisis, investors need more than just headlines. Here is what actually happened, what it means, and what to do. On May 10, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi did something that no Indian leader has done in decades. He asked citizens to voluntarily cut gold purchases, fuel consumption, foreign travel, edible oil use, and fertiliser demand, calling it “economic patriotism.” This would be India’s fi

On March 23, 2026, the Union Power Minister Manohar Lal launched the Indian Carbon Market Portal and announced that formal Carbon Credit Certificate trading would begin within four months. That was not a policy paper. That was a government official naming a live deadline for a market that is already legally operational. It almost sounds futuristic, but India's version is already running, it covers specific named companies, it is backed by enforceable penalties, and it is goin

The weakest opening forecast in over 20 years is in now in 2026! It is forecasted to be 92% of the Long Period Average (LPA) by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This falls in the “below normal” bracket. At first glance, that might sound like a routine deviation. It is not. The RBI's April 2026 Bulletin identified something broader. Climate change, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures are now having a considerable effect on India's food prices and economic outpu

In March 2026, the U.S. national debt crossed $39 trillion for the first time. Less than five months earlier, it had just hit $38 trillion. At the current pace of roughly $7.2 billion per day, the $40 trillion mark could arrive before the end of this year. To put that in perspective: it took the United States about 200 years to accumulate its first $1 trillion in debt. Today, it adds that much in a matter of months. These are big numbers that can feel abstract. But they have

What if someone told you there's a single number, released every month, that tells you whether Indian businesses are growing or shrinking, whether companies are hiring or firing, and whether prices are going up or coming down? And what if that number comes out weeks before any official government data? That number exists. It's called the PMI. And right now, it's telling a fascinating story about the Indian economy that every investor should be paying attention to. So What Exa

India is moving to nuclear energy and it is going to completely transform our economy. Read more to find out!

When tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupted energy flows, India plunged into a crisis, and it exposed a major vulnerability. Nearly 20% of global oil and a significant share of LPG and LNG pass through this passage every day - and India depends heavily on it. India imports nearly 60% of its LPG, and 90% of those imports move through Hormuz. With over 330 million households dependent on LPG cylinders, even a temporary disruption created shock waves in our supply. On Ma

Kerala’s economy is deeply tied to the Middle East. As the Middle East war continues, sectors like remittances, banking, tourism, and real estate face growing risk.

Money is flowing out, the rupee is weakening, and growth is slowing. Are these early signals that India is heading towards a slowdown?

Whenever global oil prices rise, India’s import bill increases sharply. This puts pressure on the country’s trade balance, currency, and inflation levels. Reducing this dependence has therefore become a key economic priority.

Geopolitical tensions normally push investors toward gold, yet the metal has barely moved. Instead, rising bond yields, a stronger dollar, and surging oil prices are reshaping global capital flows. What do these unusual market signals reveal about where investors are actually moving their money?

Global stock markets declined sharply after crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Concerns over potential supply disruptions and rising energy costs triggered a broad sell-off across major indices.

Whay happens to the Indian Market when the Oil Prices Rise

Are Investors Scared to Invest?

Over the past year, foreign portfolio investment (FPI) flows into Indian equities were dominated by one headline: large capital outflows. Rising interest rates in the United States, a stronger dollar, global risk aversion, and periodic trade tensions with India pushed global investors to pull money out of emerging markets, including India.

The Union Budget 2026 arrived with a clear message: stay steady and stay disciplined. The government delivered exactly that. But the market walked in hoping for a few sparks. When those sparks didn’t fly, prices adjusted.

2026 Budget Expectations: What India’s Next Budget Is Likely to Focus On

After years of negotiations, India and the European Union have finally signed off on what’s being called the “mother of all trade deals.” If you’re someone who follows the automobile sector, as an investor, an industry watcher, or even just a car buyer, your first instinct might be to ask: “Is this going to shake up the auto market?” The short answer is: no sudden shocks. The more useful answer is: this deal protects today’s auto industry while quietly preparing it for tomorr

This was the year when long-planned ideas finally broke the surface: on water, on roads, inside policy rooms, and across cultural spaces. Kochi didn’t merely add numbers to a balance sheet or kilometres to a map; it grew into itself, maturing in confidence as Kerala’s most outward-looking, future-facing city.