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India’s Goldilocks Economy Faces Its First Stress Test
Despite rising crude oil prices and uncertainty from the West Asia conflict, economist Prof. Ram Singh says India’s strong domestic demand, rising private investment and manageable inflation levels still provide policymakers room to navigate the pressure.
How Long for Energy Supplies to Stabilise if the War Ends
Countries have leaned on temporary buffers, commercial stockpiles, oil at sea and emergency reserves to offset the shock of the war in West Asia
Ceasefire Breakdown Makes Markets Nervous Again
A fragile truce in the Middle East was under strain on Tuesday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Gulf
Markets Recover but Oil Prices are Jittery Once Again
The stock markets are at an interesting holding point, with some lift in the small and mid-caps and some stability in the larger caps
Markets Set for a More Stable Start
The government has raised prices of LPG used by industries and jet fuel for foreign airlines from Friday
Navigating Market Risk in 2026
In this episode of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Pratik Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company, as well as Ashish Soumaya, CEO of White Oak Capital Asset Management, on navigating market risk in 2026 amid volatility and shifting global conditions.
Impact of Increased Ethanol Blending in Petrol
India issued a notification proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to formally incorporate higher ethanol blended fuels
Decoding Outlook for Oil and Gas Production in India
There are several initiatives that have been announced to reduce longer-term dependency on imported crude oil and gas
How Electricity Markets are Responding to Record Demand
Spot electricity prices in India are fluctuating dramatically through the day
More Downgrades are Hitting Indian Markets
JP Morgan has downgraded Indian equities to neutral amidst elevated valuations relative to emerging market peers
India’s Cash Economy vs UPI: Why ATM Usage and Currency in Circulation Are Growing
In this week’s The Core Report Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Rajiv Kaul, Chief Executive Officer of CMS Info Systems, about why cash continues to grow in India despite rapid digitisation, the complex logistics behind managing one of the world’s largest ATM networks, and how technology, retail cash flows, and AI-led security systems are reshaping the future of financial infrastructure.
The Nuclear Bet that Could Power India’s Future
The war is in a strange holding zone, with the United States evidently holding back from dropping more bombs and sticking to its ceasefire status
