Koustav Das

India’s rapid ethanol capacity build-out is now raising fears of oversupply under the current E20 regime. The shift could leave new distilleries underused even as the country explores higher blending targets.

Economists are arguing that the RBI should not defend any fixed rupee level as the currency nears Rs 97 against the dollar. They say the central bank should focus on volatility, inflation and stability rather than symbolic exchange-rate numbers.

Economists say India's external vulnerability now lies less in the current account deficit and more in how it is financed. That keeps attention on foreign capital flows, the rupee and reserve buffers despite strong reserves and softer oil prices.

Donald Trump brushed off the Federal Reserve's latest decision after Kevin Warsh kept rates unchanged. The reaction highlighted that inflation concerns are still outweighing political demands for rate cuts.

India's strong growth story is running up against a global investor shift towards AI, chips and advanced manufacturing. The gap between record gross FDI and weak net inflows shows that growth alone is not enough to secure a larger share of global capital.

NSE and Jio Platforms have filed draft IPO papers with Sebi, setting up two of India's biggest listings. The filings have stirred retail interest, even as past IPO trends and valuation concerns temper expectations.

Indian households are increasingly selling old jewellery and buying gold as an investment rather than adornment. The shift suggests gold still holds cultural value but is no longer exempt from financial scrutiny.

As the 2026 World Cup intensifies debates over VAR, we look at how football’s pursuit of technological perfection has successfully eliminated blatant refereeing errors yet fundamentally compromised the sport’s raw, emotional certainty.

CJP won its first battle with Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Whether it wins the next depends on one question: what does Gen Z want to fight for now?

Jantar Mantar erupted in celebration after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation capped weeks of protest. The scenes underlined a rare youth-led victory powered as much by smartphones as by speeches.