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GST Growth Masks a Widening State Revenue Divide

GST has delivered impressive national collections, but state-wise data reveal a tax base increasingly concentrated in a few industrialised regions.

Rajesh Kumar*

July 22, 2026 at 3:25 AM IST

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Why Monetary Policy Independence Is Vital for Sustainable Growth

Monetary policy independence strengthens policy coordination, keeps inflation anchored and supports sustainable growth without sacrificing external stability.

Deba Prasad Rath

Rewanth Raichooti

July 2, 2026 at 4:11 AM IST

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Briefing

Hasn’t Central Banking Moved Beyond Brainard?

A famous monetary policy principle holds that central banks should act cautiously amid uncertainty. Modern theory worries that excessive caution may itself become the bigger risk.

BasisPoint Insight

May 20, 2026 at 3:31 AM IST

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America Should Beware of Economic Hubris

US economic dominance looks resilient, but war-driven inflation, financial risks, and slowing growth could expose the dangers of overconfidence in a shifting global landscape.

Mohamed A. El-Erian

March 31, 2026 at 4:35 AM IST

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Budget 2026

Time for an Economic Reset

As India prepares Budget 2026, the focus shifts to fiscal discipline, debt anchoring, federal realignment, and trade reform to reset growth on a sustainable path.

Shubhada Rao, Vivek Kumar, and Yuvika Singhal

January 28, 2026 at 5:50 AM IST

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India Inc’s H2 Optimism Meets Relentless Data Headwinds

Analysts expect a sharp revival, but earnings, demand indicators and trade dynamics continue to signal caution in an economy still struggling for momentum.

Dhananjay Sinha

November 21, 2025 at 7:59 AM IST

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Interview

Calm Hands Steer India Through Policy Storms

Dr. Michael Patra’s new book reveals the inner theatre of India’s central banking—from crisis firefighting to quiet reforms.

Kalyan Ram

October 27, 2025 at 4:56 AM IST

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