Complete Analysis of the Economic Survey 2025-26
The Economic Survey 2025-26, presented on January 29, 2026, offers a mostly positive outlook on India’s economy. It will help shape the Union Budget 2026. The report highlights India’s strong growth momentum. The First Advance Estimates forecast…
The Indo-Pacific: A Geoeconomic and Strategic Epicenter
The Indo-Pacific has become the world’s most dynamic economic region. It is home to over half of the global population and drives much of the growth. Its economies make up about 60% of global GDP. Important sea lanes in this area carry a similar…
Economics of Rare Earth Metals
Rare earth elements and critical minerals are vital for clean energy and technology. They form strong permanent magnets for wind turbines and electric vehicles (EVs), provide battery materials (lithium, cobalt, nickel) for high-density EV and grid…
BRICS Expansion 2025: Can It Challenge the Dollar’s Dominance?
The BRICS bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has been evolving into a larger “BRICS+” coalition of emerging economies. In 2025, the group officially added Indonesia and invited new members, including Saudi Arabia, the…
Geopolitical Events and the Global Economy
Introduction “In today’s world, wars are not only fought on battlefields but also in trade, technology, and supply chains.” This is more than a slogan; it captures the new logic of global economic risk. Political tensions, trade disputes, sanctions, and…
Indian Products Face Demand Slump in US, Jobs at Stake
From Wednesday, a steep 50 per cent tariff will be imposed on Indian products entering the UnitedStates, threatening exports worth $45.2 billion. The move is expected to significantly increase the cost of Indian goods in US markets, eroding their…