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Kerala Bishop Geevarghese Mor Coorilos fell victim to a ‘digital arrest’ scam, highlighting India’s rising cybercrime threat. Experts at the CoCoN conference urged coordinated, cross-sector defences to secure the booming digital economy.
The RBI's MPC faces a decision on interest rates amid rising inflation and strong GDP growth. While a rate hike is expected, the article argues monetary policy's limited impact on supply-driven inflation and the informal sector, advocating for broader tools.
Kerala has improved its business ranking but faces deregulation hurdles. Ideological rigidity and bureaucratic delays, including stalled land reforms and highway expansion, hinder investment and growth.
Singapore is a prosperous nation actively shaping its economy through supply-side management, with a significant Indian diaspora contributing to its banking and technology sectors, and its government uses land and housing policies to manage inflation and encourage growth.
Indian mutual fund investment has seen substantial growth, but recent market downturns and declining investor additions suggest slowing momentum.
India's Q1 2026 GDP growth of 7.8% is supported by strong vehicle sales, bank credit, and government receipts, despite some GST data suggesting slower domestic growth.
US tariffs, despite challenging global trade and causing consumer price rises, have faced legal opposition and resulted in refunds; however, international trade has shown resilience, partly due to AI goods.
Economist Arvind Panagariya advocates privatising all public sector banks except one, citing growth. This proposal, however, raises concerns regarding financial inclusion, concentration risk, and undermining the public character of Indian banking.
A committee recommended a forensic audit of KIIFB, raising concerns about its financial credibility and prompting a restructuring committee. Despite some lapses, KIIFB has a notable record in infrastructure development.
A proposed amendment to UPI transaction charges sparked debate, though the Finance Minister clarified levies would only apply to large-value transactions. UPI, a globally recognised Indian payment system, remains free, fostering innovation and competition.
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