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Pakistan's Attempt to Create a South Asian Alliance Without India: Why Experts Say It's Destined to Fail
Dec 10, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Pakistan is pursuing a new regional alliance with Bangladesh and China while attempting to exclude India from South Asian cooperation. Despite Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar's proposal to expand this trilateral mechanism as an alternative to the dormant SAARC, analysts argue that India's economic dominance, crisis management capabilities, and essential role in regional trade make any South Asian bloc without New Delhi impractical and unsustainable.
Understanding the "Hindu Rate of Growth" Controversy: PM Modi Challenges Economic Terminology
Dec 07, 2025 04:21 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the controversial term "Hindu rate of growth," which was coined in 1978 to describe India's slow economic progress post-independence. This article examines the origin of this contentious terminology, its implications, and the ongoing debate surrounding it, including alternative perspectives like the "Hindutva rate of growth" and expert opinions on India's current economic trajectory. The discussion highlights how economic narratives intersect with cultural and religious identity in Indian economic discourse.
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% as Inflation Hits Historic Low: Impact on Loans and Savings
Dec 05, 2025 01:44 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% amid record-low inflation of 0.25% and a weakening rupee. This article examines how this policy change affects borrowers and savers, the mechanics of repo rate adjustments, and their impact on various loan types including home, auto, and MSME loans.
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25%: Impact on Loans, Inflation and Economic Growth in India
Dec 05, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, as announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra. This unanimous decision aims to stimulate economic growth while managing low inflation. The RBI has upgraded its GDP forecast to 7.3% and projected inflation at 2% for FY2025-26. Additional measures include forex swaps and bond purchases worth Rs 1 lakh crore to ensure adequate liquidity in the market.
Jaishankar Warns US and Europe: Restricting Skilled Immigration Will Make You "Net Losers" in Global Economy
Dec 04, 2025 02:35 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar cautions Western nations against tightening immigration rules for skilled professionals, arguing that restricting talent mobility undermines economic interests while emphasizing democratic freedoms and the need for balanced approaches to global workforce management in an era of advanced manufacturing.
India's Smartphone Exports to US Triple to $1.47 Billion in October Despite Global Tariff Challenges
Dec 04, 2025 12:48 am CST
India's smartphone exports to the US have tripled year-on-year to $1.47 billion in October 2024, despite tariff uncertainties. The April-October period saw cumulative exports reach $10.78 billion, with global smartphone shipments expanding by 49.35% to $15.95 billion, demonstrating India's growing significance in global tech supply chains and manufacturing capabilities.
Global Economy Shows Resilience with 3.2% Growth Forecast Despite Trump's Trade Policies
Dec 02, 2025 09:28 pm CST
The OECD has upgraded its global economic growth forecast to 3.2% for 2025, highlighting unexpected resilience despite President Trump's trade barriers. While the US growth projection improved to 2%, experts warn that tariffs will eventually impact prices and consumption. China maintains 5% growth, while India leads major economies at 6.7%, demonstrating the complex dynamics of the current international economic landscape.
India Records 8.2% GDP Growth in Q2: Manufacturing Surge Drives Six-Quarter High Economic Performance
Nov 28, 2025 08:21 pm CST
India's economy achieved a six-quarter high growth rate of 8.2% in July-September, with manufacturing expanding by 9.1%. Prime Minister Modi credits pro-growth policies as India advances toward its 'Viksit Bharat' vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, though the World Bank notes ambitious reforms will be necessary to maintain the required 7.8% average growth over the next two decades.
India's Labour Reforms Expected to Create 77 Lakh New Jobs and Boost Formal Employment
Nov 25, 2025 02:56 pm CST
New labour codes in India could reduce unemployment by 1.3% and generate 77 lakh jobs according to a State Bank of India report. The reforms will increase formal workforce to 75.5%, improve social security coverage to 85%, and boost consumption by Rs 75,000 crore, significantly strengthening India's labour ecosystem and economic growth.
PM Modi Addresses Historic G20 Summit in Africa: Promoting 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' Vision
Nov 21, 2025 10:05 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Johannesburg for the first-ever G20 Summit held in Africa, where he will address all three sessions focusing on sustainable economic growth, climate resilience, and technological advancement. The visit includes participation in the IBSA Summit and engagement with the Indian diaspora, reinforcing India's commitment to global cooperation under the principle of 'One earth, One Family and One Future.'