The Big Picture: Iran’s All or Nothing Move Basically, Iran just dropped a list of demands that is incredibly bold. They aren't just asking for a ceasefire; they are asking the U.S. to completely rewire how it handles the Middle East. It’s a classic maximalist opening moveasking for 100% so they have room to haggle …
Fuel prices have remained a major source of debate for the entire world and now with the war tensions in the Middle East, the oil prices have crossed $100 per barrel. The prices have surged up to 40-50% in weeks and the Indian rupee has hit the lowest of all time due to these oil …
In March 2026, Gujarat created history by launching its first sounding rocket launch from its own soil. This rocket was launched near Bavaliyari village which is close to Dholera and it was developed by an Ahmedabad-based startup OSRE (OmSpace Rocket & Exploration). This seems to be a sign of Gujarat entering into the space-technology ecosystem …
The ongoing tension between Iran and Israel is approaching a stage of full-blown war. As it escalates, the global markets are closely watching one strategic location which is the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and …
Introduction: Felt Right Here at Home, A War Thousands of Miles Away. The war between Iran and Israel hurts the economy of people who do not even have to live in the Middle East to experience the pain. It may be time to refill your petrol tank, time to stock up your groceries or time …
There were times when politics felt simpler to understand, not in terms of strategy of course, but in terms of structure at least. The world was divided into a few dominant forces and hence the way strategies rolled out and alliances were made were also simple to understand. However, today if we go to see, …
Sector Specific Imp: Manufacturing and Make in India The proposed reforms in tariffs will generate several benefits to India’s manufacturing sector. This will make it easier for Indian manufacturers to compete both domestically and globally. This is important at this particular stage sinceIndia is establishing itself as a viable option as far as manufacturing is …
Capital Expenditure and Infrastructure Development Markets are of the view that the Union Budget for the upcoming financial year 202627 will be all about fiscal consolidation rather than populism and will provide room for an increase in capital expenditure in nontraditional sectors like defence and its allied sectors. Analysts forecast that the government will sustain …
Economic Rationale for Tariff Reform There is more to the tariff reform case than just improving administrative efficiency. Manufacturing competitiveness nowadays requires uninterrupted global value chains, so any small inefficiency still has an impact on the whole economy. These are the repercussions of the input costs raised, shipments delayed, and export competitiveness weakened thus the …
A pivotal moment for Indian Economy: India stands at a critical juncture qas Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman prepares to present the union budget 202627 on february 1,2026. This will be her record ninth consecutive budget presentation coming at a time whenthe nation faces both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges. With India merchandise trends crossing USD …
