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India-France Year of Innovation 2026
The French President Emmanuel Macron’s February 2026 visit to India, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, elevated bilateral ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, deepening cooperation in defence, innovation, AI, climate action, trade, and multilateral governance.
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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%
The Reserve Bank of India decided to maintain the policy repo rate at 5.25% in its February 2026 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, reflecting a unanimous preference for stability in a resilient but evolving macroeconomic environment. The decision, announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra on February 6, 2026, follows cumulative rate cuts…
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India–USA Tariff Deal 50% to 18%
The USA imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods along with an additional 25% penalty linked to Russian oil purchases, taking the total tariff to 50%. Under the new agreement, the tariff has been reduced from 25% to 18%, and the 25% penalty has been withdrawn, bringing the total tariff…
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Gold and Silver Prices Crash
The Gold and silver prices witnessed a dramatic crash in late January and early February 2026, sending shockwaves across global and Indian commodity markets. After touching historic highs just days earlier, both precious metals plunged sharply, marking one of the steepest short-term corrections in recent years. The sudden reversal left…
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Union Budget 2026–2027
Reform, Restraint and a Services Push for Viksit Bharat India’s Union Budget 2026-27 positions itself as a continuity budget that blends high public investment, calibrated fiscal consolidation and a strong push for manufacturing and services, all wrapped in the political framing of “3 kartavya” – growth, capacity-building and inclusive development.…
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ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26
The Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presents a compelling argument: India is already far more urban in economic and functional terms than official definitions suggest. Rather than viewing cities merely as demographic concentrations, the Survey reframes them as critical economic infrastructure—central to productivity, innovation,…
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India–European Union Mother of All Deals
India and the European Union are on the brink of finalizing one of the most ambitious trade agreements of the 21st century. Widely described as the “Mother of All Deals”, the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to redefine economic relations between two of the world’s largest democratic…
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USA Attack on Venezuela a Violation of International Law?
The U.S.A military operation against Venezuela, coupled with the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro, have intensified an already volatile geopolitical moment. Beyond the immediate political shock, the episode raises deeper concerns about global energy security, the erosion of international law, and the declining effectiveness of multilateral institutions.
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New Airlines Ready for Takeoff in India
India’s civil aviation sector, one of the world’s fastest-growing markets, is poised for transformative change as three new carriers prepare to enter the skies alongside established giants like IndiGo and Air India. With recent regulatory approvals, Al Hind Air, FlyExpress Air, and Shankh Air have taken critical early steps toward…
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India, China, Brazil Reduce U.S. Treasuries
The U.S. Treasury market remains the backbone of the global financial system, absorbing surplus savings and anchoring the dominance of the U.S. dollar. Yet recent data suggests a subtle but important shift underway. Large emerging economies—particularly India, China, and Brazil—are steadily reducing their holdings of U.S. Treasuries. This is not…
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Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act, 2025
India’s rural employment policy has entered a new phase with the enactment of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025. The Act replaces the two-decade-old MGNREGA framework with a modern statutory architecture aligned with the long-term national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Rather than merely expanding…
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India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive and forward-looking Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant milestone in India’s Indo-Pacific economic strategy. Announced on December 22, 2025, the agreement stands out as one of India’s fastest-concluded FTAs with a developed economy, aligning closely with the national vision of Viksit…
