What if a Surat saree or Coimbatore pump could conquer Paris and Pittsburgh – powered by a government mission that just catapulted MSME exports from 45.74% to a staggering 48.55% in a single year? That’s the thunderous reality of MSME export surge 2025 announced December 8, with Export Promotion Mission (EPM), GST rationalisation, and ₹1…
The invisible economy of India, powered by an estimated 30 million traditional artisans and craftspersons, contributes less than 2% to the nation’s GDP – a shocking claim that should ignite national urgency. While the headlines today scream of stock market highs and technological leaps, the very foundation of Indian identity, its priceless artistic heritage, has…
Envision a nation where 1.4 billion savers – from Mumbai’s middle-class lockers to Bihar’s rural deposits – gain ironclad choice over their hard-earned rupees, with unclaimed fortunes fueling public good instead of bank vaults. That’s the seismic promise of the Banking Laws Amendment Act 2025, cleared by Rajya Sabha on December 4, 2025, after Lok…
Oil Prices Rise sharply in global markets this week as new supply-disruption risks clashed with steady OPEC+ output plans, sending Brent and WTI higher. Traders reacted strongly after a naval drone strike damaged a mooring at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal, temporarily halting exports. With OPEC+ keeping production unchanged, a crucial buffer weakened —…
Rupee at New Record Low — The Indian currency plunged to a fresh lifetime low of 89.79 against the US dollar on December 1, despite India’s exceptionally strong GDP growth print. Persistent foreign fund outflows, heavy dollar demand from importers, rising crude oil prices, and the prolonged delay in the India–US trade deal created a…
India’s Renewable Energy Mission: India is forging a transformative path in its energy landscape with a commitment to 500 GW of non-fossil-fuel electricity capacity by 2030. This ambitious mission emphasizes solar and wind as core drivers, supported by robust investments, policy frameworks, and global partnerships—while grappling with challenges like financing gaps, grid upgrades, and implementation…
India SME AI Transformation has accelerated rapidly between 2024 and 2026, as small and medium-sized enterprises moved beyond basic AI experiments to fully integrating scalable, AI-enabled platforms across their operations. This shift allowed SMEs to overcome long-standing challenges such as limited access to formal credit and low productivity. By using AI-driven tools for risk assessment,…
LPG Import Deal: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that public sector oil companies have concluded a one-year term contract to import around 2.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LPG from the US Gulf Coast for the contract year 2026—equivalent to about 10% of India’s annual LPG imports. The government…
India’s battery capacity: At recent storage and renewables shows, industry experts pegged India’s installed battery manufacturing capacity at ~60 GWh today, with a pathway to ~100 GWh in 2026 as new lines from cell gigafactories and pack integrators come online. Treat that as directional (not guaranteed), but the implications for the power system and transport…
Critical Mineral Royalty Rates Revised: In a push to accelerate India’s critical minerals strategy, the Union Cabinet has rationalised royalty rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium and zirconium, aligning them to Average Sale Price (ASP) so bidders can price risk more transparently and states can move ahead with auctions. The official release spells out mineral-wise rates…