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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.
Kerala's reservoirs face reduced capacity due to decades of silt, impacting flood control, irrigation, and hydropower, necessitating systematic desilting and dredging as a vital investment.
The Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL), set up by the Reserve Bank of India in 2011, has emerged as an important policy research and capacity-building institution for the financial sector. Over the years, it has made valuable contributions in areas such as board
Kerala faces power supply issues due to imported electricity reliance, resistance to thermal/nuclear projects, and insufficient storage for solar power, exacerbated by policy failures in long-term planning and PPA management.
The controversy over the proposed investment by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) in Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt. Ltd. and the market response expected to the initial public offering (IPO) of SBI Funds Management Ltd., in which the French multinational Amundi holds about one-third equity, present a
Kerala's political controversy over a US$1.5 billion shipping investment stems from ideological unease with private capital rather than factual concerns, as the state retains control and benefits from increased project valuation.
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