Rajesh Mahapatra

Rajesh Mahapatra, ex-Editor of PTI, has deep experience in political and economic journalism, shaping media coverage of key events.

IMF Flags Rupee Regime as ‘Crawl-Like Peg’ as RBI Steps Up Intervention

Interview

IMF’s new tag on India’s exchange-rate regime raises fresh questions on RBI’s FX strategy as the rupee hits new lows, says veteran trader Venkat Thiagarajan.

Rajesh Mahapatra

November 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM IST

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Rupee Under Watch: Venkat Thiagarajan Decodes IMF’s ‘Crawl-Like Peg’ Warning

Rajesh Mahapatra

November 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM IST

Mission Pulses: Does It Pack The Protein Punch India Needs?

Rajesh Mahapatra

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October 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM IST

Will India's Ban on Online Money Games Work? Or Will It Meet the Same Fate as Liquor Prohibition?

Rajesh Mahapatra

October 13, 2025 at 7:53 AM IST

Indian Exports May be More than Just Faltering

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India’s exports have weakened across major markets. A temporary surge in shipments to the US provided some relief, but rising tariffs have added pressure on growth prospects.

Rajesh Mahapatra

October 4, 2025 at 6:45 AM IST

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$100K for H1B visas: Trump's Tirade Against India Continues

Rajesh Mahapatra

September 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM IST

Why is Nepal Burning; What It Means for India? | Rajesh Mahapatra ft SD Muni

Rajesh Mahapatra

September 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM IST

What the GST Rate Cuts Cannot Cure

Can lower GST rates push India’s consumption story forward, or will structural problems like flat wages, joblessness, and shrinking savings blunt the impact?

Rajesh Mahapatra

September 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM IST

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GST Reboot to Test Promise vs Reality

Prime Minister’s promise of a GST reboot has lifted markets, but the risks of patchy passthroughs, state resistance and fiscal strains could blunt the festive cheer.

Rajesh Mahapatra

August 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM IST

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America Goes To War With Iran: What Now?

Rajesh Mahapatra

June 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM IST

Working To Make Weather Forecasting Future Ready, Says IMD Chief Mohapatra

Interview

IMD Chief says ₹200-billion plan is being prepared to upgrade forecasting tools, techniques and infrastructure.

Rajesh Mahapatra

June 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM IST

RBI's Rate Cuts A Pleasant Surprise: Abrupt Policy Shift Stoke New Concerns

Kalyan Ram

Rajesh Mahapatra

June 9, 2025 at 6:43 AM IST

Extreme Weather Events Could Be The New Normal: IMD Chief Mohapatra

Interview

Extreme weather events are becoming the new normal in India, raising tough questions for climate science, urban planning, disaster response, and policy forecasts.

Rajesh Mahapatra

June 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM IST

Predictability Of Weather Has Reduced

IMD’s Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra With Rajesh Mahapatra

Rajesh Mahapatra

June 3, 2025 at 6:55 AM IST

RBI Has Ample Room To Cut Rates Further, Says MPC’s Saugata Bhattacharya

Interview

RBI models showed repo rate at 5.1-5.7%. The MPC member says he leans more towards the lower end of that range.

Rajesh Mahapatra

May 2, 2025 at 4:22 AM IST

Ample Space To Cut RBI Repo Rate | MPC's Saugata Bhattacharya With Rajesh Mahapatra

Rajesh Mahapatra

May 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM IST

Interview: California Lawsuit, Powell’s Warning Put Trump In A Tight Spot

Rajesh Mahapatra

April 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM IST

Can California Save Global Trade? The Ball Is In Courts’ Court

California challenges Trump in court, questioning the President’s power to impose tariffs without Congress—could this redefine executive authority?

Rajesh Mahapatra

April 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM IST

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Navigating the GST Landscape: Fixing Pain Points, Charting A Way Forward

Despite years of tweaks, India’s GST regime still stumbles on rate muddles, compliance woes and refund delays. A proper fix needs political will.

Najib Shah

Rajesh Mahapatra

April 14, 2025 at 5:16 AM IST

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Interview: GST Reforms: The Road Ahead | Rajesh Mahapatra with Najib Shah

Rajesh Mahapatra

April 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM IST

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India’s Exports to US Fall 28.5% in Past Five Months as Tariffs Batter Key Sectors

Sensex, Nifty Hold Firm; India’s GDP Accelerates to 8.2% in July-September

Strong GDP Print Knocks Back Market Hopes of RBI Rate Cut

NCLT Approves National Spot Exchange’s Settlement Scheme With Traders

IMF Reclassifies India’s Exchange-Rate Regime as “Crawl-like arrangement”

Cabinet Oks Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets Manufacturing Scheme

Govt’s Farm Research Body Rejects Allegations on Gene-Edited Rice

Sundeep Sikka on Building Team at Nippon MF & the Future of Mutual Funds | Market Makers Part - II

Jallikattu: Tamil Nadu’s Ancient Bull-Taming Tradition