India delivered a stronger-than-expected economic performance in the September quarter, expanding by 8.2% despite facing a new round of external pressures from steep U.S. tariffs. The acceleration in growth underscores the resilience of domestic demand, the revival of key sectors… Read More ›
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AI-Driven Corporate Borrowing Strains Markets as Investors Retreat from Investment-Grade Credit
A rapid surge in borrowing by the world’s largest technology companies — driven primarily by the capital-hungry expansion of artificial-intelligence data-centre infrastructure — is reshaping the investment-grade (IG) bond market and unsettling investors who had, until recently, viewed top-rated corporate… Read More ›
Modi’s Bihar Triumph Paves the Way for India-U.S. Trade Deal Shift on Agriculture
The resounding electoral victory of Narendra Modi’s party in the key agricultural state of Bihar is rapidly shaping the contours of an imminent bilateral trade deal between India and the United States. With the political backing now in place, Indian… Read More ›
Tokenized Finance Tests the Limits of Global Market Oversight
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has raised fresh alarms about the rapid rise of asset tokenization—where stocks, bonds or other financial assets are converted into blockchain-based tokens—saying the phenomenon is creating a new set of vulnerabilities that existing… Read More ›
India Seeks to Break China’s Grip on Component Imports as New Policies Take Shape
India’s electronics sector has long leaned heavily on China for key components such as circuit boards, camera modules and display laminates – but new policy initiatives now signal a concerted effort to shift that balance. The country is moving beyond… Read More ›
Retail Panic as U.S. Ends De Minimis Exemption: Global Brands Scramble to Rethink Supply Chains
The sudden end of the United States’ de minimis exemption has sent a jolt through global retail, e-commerce and logistics networks, forcing brands large and small to reprice, reroute and renegotiate overnight. What was once an obscure customs rule —… Read More ›
End of India’s Betting App Boom and What the Ban Means for the Industry’s Future
India’s meteoric rise in real-money gaming apps—from fantasy sports to card games—has come to an abrupt halt with the government’s sweeping ban. Tracing its evolution and examining the fallout, this article explores how a once-thriving sector was built up, how… Read More ›
Goldman Sachs Leverages Market Volatility and Deal Flow to Outpace Profit Projections
Goldman Sachs reported second‑quarter net income of $3.7 billion, or $10.91 per share, comfortably above analysts’ $9.53‑per‑share consensus. The unexpected strength was driven by record revenues in both equities and debt trading, a rebound in advisory fees, and robust net interest… Read More ›
Air India Investigations into Ahmedabad Crash Probe Uncovers Deep‑Rooted Procedural and Oversight Gaps
A preliminary inquiry into last month’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad has surfaced a suite of unresolved issues surrounding cockpit protocols, maintenance oversight and regulatory coordination. Air India’s CEO Campbell Wilson warned staff that while the early findings offer… Read More ›
US Eliminates Prescriptive Daily Alcohol Limits to Reflect Evidence Uncertainty
The long‑standing recommendation that adults restrict their alcohol intake to one drink per day for women and two for men is set to disappear from the forthcoming U.S. Dietary Guidelines, reflecting growing questions about the scientific basis for specific daily… Read More ›