Udit Misra

The rupee's sharp slide is reminiscent of 2013, when it lost 12% of its value against the dollar just between January and September. What were the drivers then, and how does it compare with the situation today?

A look at fiscal health of state governments is essential to understand voters' choices and recognise the challenges incoming Chief Ministers will face.

As oil prices stay elevated, the poor will struggle to consume the same amount even after spending more while the rich will spend more to maintain the same level of real consumption.

The Prime Minister’s solutions focus on cutting back consumption but it will slow down India’s growth; by itself it is not a sustainable solution. What is required is boosting India’s production and productivity.

The West Asia crisis has sent crude prices spiralling and forced the government to hike fuel prices. If prices remain anywhere close to the $100-per-barrel level for the full year, it would upend both household as well as government budgets.

The Indian Rupee's value has been dropping against the dollar's for some time now. What are the risks of allowing sharp currency depreciation and how can the RBI intervene?

Globally, government bond yields are rising, and rising sharply. This has an impact on consumers and businesses, and how they borrow money.

Despite the inflation rate being within the RBI's comfort zone in recent years, the incomes of salaried and self-employed Indians have failed to match the rise in the price level, affecting affordability.

Kerala is stuck in a borrowing cycle to pay for salaries and pensions, leaving little money for development and capital expenditure. The state's new UDF government has acknowledged the issue, but can it turn things around?

The data on Employment Rate shows that while things may be improving from the lows of 2020 and 2021, broadly speaking, across different cohorts, a lower percentage of people hold a job in India now than a decade ago.