Nat’l gold policy needed to contain losses: SBI Report

Mumbai: A State Bank of India research report has called for a long-term national gold policy that defines gold’s role, as money or as a commodity, and aligns it with broader financial reforms. The report said such a framework should link to India’s plans for capital account convertibility and encourage investment through the monetisation of […]

G20 report: India’s richest 1% grew wealth by 62% since 2000; global inequality reaches ‘emergency’ levels

India’s richest 1 per cent expanded their wealth by 62 per cent between 2000 and 2023, according to a report commissioned by the South African Presidency of the G20, highlighting an alarming rise in global inequality. The study, led by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, described inequality as having reached “emergency” levels that now threaten democracy, […]

TOURISE and Globant Unveil Game-Changing Report on Agentic Tourism that Sets New Standards for AI-Driven Destination Innovation

Business Wire India Imagine a traveler’s perfect day planning itself, rerouting around a rainstorm, prompting a café to add staff before the lunch rush, suggesting a quiet gallery when crowds swell. This is the promise of Agentic Tourism, an AI-powered operating model introduced in a new white paper by TOURISE and Globant, a digitally native […]

US tariffs hit India’s export engine: GTRI report shows 37.5% slump across key sectors; smartphones, pharma, gems among worst hit

India’s exports to the US plunged 37.5% between May and September 2025 as sweeping tariff hikes by the Trump administration squeezed margins across major sectors, according to a report by India-based trade think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), ANI reported.The US, India’s largest export market, saw shipments fall from $8.8 billion to $5.5 billion […]

Economy

India’s exports to US saw sharp fall across sectors faced with Trump tariffs: Report

Without urgent intervention, according to GTRI, India risks losing US market share to Vietnam, Mexico, and China–even in sectors where it previously held a strong position. | Photo Credit: Eduardo Munoz India’s exports to the US slid across sectors for the fourth consecutive month, driving a 37.5 per cent decline during May-September 2025, according to […]

FY26 fiscal targets: Meeting estimates might be difficult; UBI report flags weak tax growth

India’s goal of meeting its full-year financial targets for FY26 may prove difficult, with a new report from Union Bank of India flagging slower-than-expected growth in corporate and income tax collections. The bank’s report points out that the Centre’s fiscal strategy for FY26 relies heavily on strong tax revenues, even as capital expenditure continues at […]

FY26 GST revenue to exceed budget targets! States will remain net gainers; here’s what SBI report says

GST revenue collections in FY26 might exceed estimates this financial year!SBI Research expects India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections to outperform targets in FY26, even as the country moves through a major rate restructuring exercise. The banking group’s latest analysis took in account for similar gains and losses across the states and concluded that […]

India’s REIT market to nearly double to ₹19.7 trillion by 2030, driven by office, retail, and warehousing: Report

India’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) market is projected to grow from ₹10.4 trillion in 2025 to ₹19.7 trillion by 2030, according to a Knight Frank India report released in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). India’s REIT market is set to nearly double from ₹10.4 trillion in 2025 to ₹19.7 trillion by […]

Economy

Zero GST on health insurance fuels 38% surge in demand, says report

The government’s move to remove Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health insurance plans has triggered a sharp rise in demand, with the overall uptake for higher health insurance coverage surging by 38 per cent, according to a report by Policybazaar. The report indicated that individuals are increasingly prioritising financial security against rising healthcare costs […]