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A Badly Timed Diwali Gift: Lessons From Modi’s GST Announcement
Modi’s early GST “Diwali gift” sparked market excitement but cooled consumer demand, dampening festive sales, leaving India’s biggest shopping season with a poorly timed surprise.
Middle Class Values Clash With Venture-Funded Dreams
India’s ban on online money gaming has sparked debate, with companies pivoting, investors panicking, and critics questioning delayed action, citing youth addiction and conflict with middle-class values.
Ambanis Caught In Crossfire As US Continues To Pressure India On Oil
US Treasury chief Scott Bessent slammed India’s Russian oil buys, hinting at Ambanis and calling its reselling “unacceptable.” What’s behind the attack?
India Can Rise Against The Economic Blockade
Indian businesses pivot to new markets amid Trump’s tariff unpredictability, while government support is expected for small, affected firms.
India-US Trade Deal May Meet August Deadline, But The Devil’s In The Details
When it comes to India, the real importance of the trade deal with the US wouldn't be the timing, but what's in the fine print.
India Warms To China, Uncertainty Still Looms
India just made two quiet moves that hint at a thaw with China: it approved a joint venture with Chinese electronics firm Longcheer and lifted tourist visa restrictions. After years of strained ties, why the shift now?
AI71 Crash Investigation Falters Because Of Botched Communications
The preliminary report on the AI171 crash has left the public guessing, raising urgent questions about how aviation authorities manage communication after disasters
As Snags Mount, Air India Must Share Crash Findings At The Earliest
The Air India plane crash has triggered all sorts of panic, and the news about several cancellations by the airline isn't helping its cause. While rumours and theories are flying thick and fast, it would help if Air India maintained as much transparency as possible.
