China’s 2025 trade surplus hit a record $1 trillion, driven by high-tech exports to Europe and emerging markets despite US tariffs. Tap to know more.

The RBI cut the repo rate to 5.25%, lowering EMIs and boosting liquidity to support 7.3% growth while stabilizing the rupee. Tap to know more.

The bond market is turning “yippy” as fading rate-cut hopes, rising government borrowing, trade policy uncertainty, and shifting term premiums unsettle investors. Higher bond supply and weaker auction demand are pushing yields up, while volatile expectations fuel sharp price moves. Despite the jitters, strong global bond index returns suggest long-term investors may still find value amid the turbulence.

Rising Offer for Sale activity in India offers liquidity and clear price discovery but also signals increased promoter sell-downs. While OFS can reflect regulatory or balance-sheet needs, it may reduce growth capital. Investors must examine promoter intent, sector context, and fund use to distinguish genuine opportunities from exits.

India continues to buy discounted Russian crude despite U.S. pressure, prioritizing economic benefit and energy security. Urals oil suits Indian refineries and has saved billions, helping control fuel prices. While sanctions and diplomacy intensify, India insists its choices serve consumer interests. Reducing Russian imports is possible, but it would raise costs and disrupt refinery efficiency.

Japan’s era of ultra-cheap money is fading, and the shift is rippling through global markets. As yields surge, the yen weakens, and carry trades sit on a knife’s edge, the world’s most reliable source of low-cost capital is turning into a source of volatility with India bracing for the impact.

India has announced a massive ₹12 lakh crore boost to transform its shipbuilding industry and finally match its maritime ambitions. Though the country depends on the sea for most of its trade, it builds just 1% of the world’s ships. Backed by Sagarmala’s port upgrades and a revived Shipbuilding Financial Assistance policy, the Vision 2047 plan aims to push India into the global Top 10 by 2030 and Top 5 by 2047, focusing on green ships, local orders, and high-skill jobs.

China is steering its economy toward a more innovation-driven and consumption-focused model, targeting over 170 trillion yuan in GDP by 2030. With household consumption still low at 39.9% of GDP, the country aims to boost incomes and strengthen social security. Its dominance in EVs, battery production and green energy marks a strategic shift from cheap exports to advanced manufacturing. As emerging markets like Vietnam and India rise, China is redefining itself—growing smarte

India’s 87% digital payment adoption shows how deeply digital transactions are now part of daily life. UPI and strong digital infrastructure are driving inclusion, fintech growth and smoother payments even in smaller towns. As digital use rises, cybersecurity remains crucial. Tap to know more!