Category: editorial
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Overdue upgrade: On the new series of the Consumer Price Index
The new CPI series will aid policymaking and bolster data stability
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End in sight: On the U.S.-India trade deal, America’s tariffs
The U.S. trade deal gives hope that the tariffs ordeal may be over soon
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Credible and creditable: On Union Budget 2026-27
The Union Budget 2026-27 chose prudence over adventurism, and multipronged measures over Big Bang reforms
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A job well done: On the Economic Survey 2025-26
The Economic Survey has a framework for economic and governance strategy
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Building bridges: On Central Bank Digital Currency and BRICS
The benefits of cross-border CBDC payments could outweigh costs
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Moving on: On India’s Consumer Price Index and a new base year
India is getting rid of an outdated dataset for measuring inflation
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Unenviable choice: On the government’s fiscal policy space
Growth-generating capital expenditure can affect fiscal targets
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Temporary relief: On trade performance, deeper distress ahead
The depreciation of the rupee is helping bring down trade deficit
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Speedbreakers ahead: On India’s economic data
The third quarter is unlikely to bring cheer for the economy
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Cautious optimism: On India and growth
India’s challenge is to maintain the growth momentum