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- Inflation & RBI 51 CPI prints, repo decisions, liquidity and rates.
- GDP & Indian Economy 38 Growth, fiscal numbers, output and household data.
- Markets & FPI Flows 65 Foreign flows, indices, valuations and fund data.
- Business & Industry 58 Companies, sectors and the strategies behind them.
- Trade & Global Economy 70 Trade, the rupee, oil, the Fed and geopolitics.
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- Can Campa Cola Disrupt Coke and Pepsi? Reliance's Bold Play in India's Cola Market (2025) Campa Cola, backed by Reliance, is challenging Coke and Pepsi in India's $4.6B cola market. Can price wars, Desi appeal, and smart distribution tilt the game?
- Indian Auto Sector Faces Multi-Level Disruptions: What Lies Ahead? Explore why the Indian auto sector is facing disruptions in 2025 - from US tariffs and geopolitical conflicts to EV adoption and supply chain challenges.
- India’s FY26 Trade Deficit Widens: Early Warning Signs from April–May Data India’s trade deficit rose 13.4% in early FY26, with merchandise imports outpacing exports.
- FPI Flows in June 2025: Sector-Wise Inflows and Selloffs Explained Foreign investors poured $816 million into Indian equities in the first half of June 2025.
- How Reliance Is Turning Data Into Its Next Oil Reliance Industries is shifting its focus from oil refining to digital, retail, and big data.
- Why FMCG Giants Are Eyeing Rural India as Their Next Growth Market Discover why FMCG companies are shifting focus to rural India, what’s driving rural demand, and how small packaging and hyperlocal marketing are changing the…
- RBI Repo Rate and CRR Cut June 2025: Impact on Economy, Borrowing & Sectors RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps and CRR by 100 bps in June 2025 to boost growth. Learn how it impacts inflation, borrowing, sectors, and market trends.
- Fiscal Deficit FY25 vs FY26: India’s Budget Battle Explained India met its fiscal deficit target in FY25, but can it repeat the feat in FY26? Find out what the numbers say and what lies ahead.
- Rate Cuts 2025: Why RBI and the Fed Will Be Cautious About Future Moves Explore why the RBI and US Federal Reserve may slow down rate cuts in 2025 despite earlier reductions.
- Trade Deficit Widening: Is 'Make in India' Falling Short on Its Promises? India’s trade deficit hit a 6-month high at $26.42B in April 2025. Is Make in India failing to deliver self-reliant growth?
- Will Berkshire Hathaway Be Better Off After Warren Buffett Retires? Warren Buffett to retire by end of 2025, passing the baton to Greg Abel. Will Berkshire Hathaway continue its legacy? Read the detailed analysis.
- War Zone: Assessing the Economic Impact of the 2025 India-Pakistan Conflict Analyzing the potential economic impact of the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict on India's GDP growth, manufacturing sector, and foreign investment.