For decades, the global economy has danced to the tune of oil prices. If a barrel of crude went up, everything from our vegetables to our flight tickets got expensive.…
When I look at the global economy today, it’s hard to ignore how trade wars have become almost routine. What were once considered short-term policy tools—tariffs, export controls, and economic…
Digital currencies are no longer just a technological trend—they are gradually redefining how we understand money itself. From cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), we…
Some nations rise to become global manufacturing powerhouses while others struggle to compete. In my opinion, this outcome is never random. It is shaped by strategic economic planning, long-term policy…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently increased its gold holdings while reducing investments in U.S. Treasury securities and dollar-denominated assets. This shift marks a significant recalibration in India’s…
India is poised to emerge as one of the strongest engines of global economic expansion, with estimates suggesting it will contribute around one-fifth (≈20%) of global GDP growth in the…
The global financial system has undergone a silent but powerful transformation — much of today’s lending and investment no longer happens through traditional banks. Instead, a vast network of non-banking…
For three decades, globalization defined the rhythm of the world economy. Goods, services, and data moved freely across borders. Companies sought efficiency, not ideology. The cheapest supply chain was the…
India’s economic outlook is receiving a boost as major institutions and policymakers revise growth projections upward for the fiscal year 2025 (FY25). This positive shift reflects resilience in domestic demand…
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released its 2025 World Trade Report, revealing that artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly enhance global trade and economic growth by 2040. The report forecasts…