📰 When 0.5% Feels Like a Shout: Understanding RBI’s Big Repo Rate Cut
Raj Srivastava
On June 6, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surprised markets by announcing a 50 basis point (bps) cut in the repo rate, bringing it down to 5.50%. Along…
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The Monsoon Effect: India’s Secret Weapon Against Inflation in 2025
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India’s inflation metrics for April 2025 offer a glimmer of hope to households long burdened by rising costs. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released data indicating a cooling in…
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In India’s leading tech hubs like Bengaluru, Noida, and Gurgaon, a seemingly paradoxical labor trend is unfolding. On one hand, companies are laying off thousands of employees, particularly from traditional…
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The global economy enters 2025 with a deceptively stable outlook. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), worldwide GDP is projected to grow at 3.2%, the same pace as 2024.…
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What’s Going On With the Chinese Yuan?
If you’ve been even mildly tuned into the world economy lately, you might’ve noticed a quiet storm brewing around the Chinese yuan. From headlines mentioning new U.S. tariffs to market…