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- Inflation & RBI 51 CPI prints, repo decisions, liquidity and rates.
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- SEBI Board Meet (Sept 2025): Key Regulatory Changes in MPS, IPO Rules, FPIs, and MF Access to REITs SEBI’s September 12, 2025 board meeting brought changes to MPS norms, IPO allocation, FPI access, and mutual fund participation in REITs/InvITs.
- Rupee Weakness in 2025: Why a Weak Currency Is a Flawed Export Strategy for India The rupee hit record lows despite strong GDP and a rating upgrade. Learn why using rupee weakness to boost exports is risky for India, and what a better…
- GST Rehaul 2025: Why the New Slab Structure Is More Significant Than It Appears The GST Council’s latest rehaul simplifies slabs, shields consumers from inflation, and could boost sectors like FMCG and insurance.
- Jerome Powell vs Trump: Why the Fed May Still Cut Rates in September 2025 Powell has held rates as tariffs lift inflation, yet a symbolic September 2025 cut is possible.
- GST 2.0: Old vs New Rates - What Gets Cheaper from Sept 22 India shifts to two GST slabs - 5% and 18% - with a 40% demerit band. See what changes from Sept 22, 2025, what gets cheaper/costlier, and key FAQs.
- Fiscal Deficit FY26: Can India Meet the 4.4% Target or Will It Overshoot? CGA data shows India’s fiscal deficit at 29.9% of the FY26 target by July 2025.
- India Q1 FY26 GDP 7.8%: Services Lead, Tariff Risks Ahead India’s Q1 FY26 GDP grew 7.8% vs 6.5%–6.7% expected, led by services. Watch tariffs in Q2–Q3, INR depreciation, and ~$50 bn US-bound export risks.
- Long-Term Options in India: Opportunity or Risky Experiment? SEBI plans long-dated options. Learn what they are, how LEAPS work in the U.S., and whether long-term options are truly workable in India’s market.
- China Tilt: Can India’s Shift Toward China Work as a Long-Term Economic Strategy? Trump tariffs pushed India to recalibrate trade ties with China. Is this China tilt viable long term? Explore risks, opportunities, and the path for India.
- FOMC Minutes August 2025: Divided Fed & Global Rate Impact FOMC minutes reveal a divided Fed on inflation vs growth. Learn what the split means for future US rate cuts and its ripple effects on global markets.
- SEBI’s New Deposit Flexibility: What It Means for Retail Research Quality. New SEBI circular (Aug 12, 2025) allows Investment Advisers and Research Analysts to meet deposit requirements via liquid/overnight mutual funds.
- Ratings Boost – Why S&P Upgraded India’s Sovereign Rating & Its Economic Impact S&P has upgraded India’s sovereign rating from BBB- to BBB with a Stable Outlook.
