India is building data centres at record speed. Harder question is who owns the intelligence inside these centres. Dr Nitin Sharma The first-quarter GDP numbers for FY 2026-27 have done more than beat expectations. They have restored a certain confidence. The economy grew 7.8 per cent. That was much more than Reserve Bank’s forecast. It … Continue reading Windowless Buildings Holding Up Viksit Bharat
Create dedicated war chest to cushion against conflicts, defer non-priority imports, go big on dollar trades, currency swaps & non-dollar deals. K.A.Badarinath Is Bharatiya Rupee under attack? Will conversion ratio cross the psychological barrier of Rs 100 per one US dollar? Would that mean Bharat’s economy gets more susceptible or vulnerable to external currency market … Continue reading Currency Conundrum
Putting in place long term policy framework on trade, investments, currencies, geo-political alignments to protect Bharat’s interests must be priority. K.A.Badarinath United States President Donald Trump’s adversarial tariff policy on India has largely been regarded ‘flip flop’ hinting at fluid stance and diabolical in spirit and content. From being most favoured trading ally with minimal … Continue reading Options Galore!
Consumption led growth, deregulation & reforms coupled with political and economic consolidation is what the budget attempts smartly! K.A.Badarinath Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government’s first full budget in its third term has deftly managed numbers, stuck to fiscal prudence & consolidation glide path, fiscal deficit reined in, borrowings manageable and put the economy on … Continue reading Modi Magic for Middle Class Works Wonders
By Balbir Punj The 2024-25 budget is a smart fusion of political stratagem, coalition compulsions and a slew of deft moves to accelerate economic growth to help realise PM Modi’s resolve to turn India into a developed nation by 2047. However, given the domestic constraints and dismal emerging global economic scenario, the NDA Government’s quest … Continue reading Seven Red Flags That Can Sour India’s Growth Story
Green hydrogen is the new energy frontier to conquer. India has the potential to decarbonize its economy, embark on clean journey to future and give tough competition to US and EU K.A.Badarinath Going green on energy front and decarbonizing Indian economy estimated to be US $ three trillion is a gigantic task for any government. … Continue reading Going green from grey!
