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Gridlock On The Green Path: Transmission Delays Trigger Massive Power Waste
India may be trying to achieve ambitious renewable energy targets, but the infrastructure to carry that power is still struggling to keep pace. After a decade where Rajasthan and Gujarat emerged as the nation's solar powerhouses, the industry is now grappling with the technical reality of curtailment, or the forced idling of power plants.In the...
Flights Go Off Grid: West Asia Chaos Costs India’s Airlines Rs 220 Cr in 48 Hours
Indian airlines have taken a combined hit of up to Rs 220 crore in just 48 hours as severe West Asia airspace disruptions force a wave of cancellations and costly reroutes to Western destinations.Across Air India, IndiGo and Akasa, disruptions over 48 hours have triggered an estimated Rs 180-220 crore hit, driven by last‑minute long‑haul scrubs,...
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Upending Global Deals
In a major setback to US President Donald Trump, the country's Supreme Court has ruled that Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 law intended for national emergencies. Chief Justice John Roberts held that IEEPA does not authorise unilateral tariff action and that...
With India's Fertiliser Manufacturing Stuck In Policy Limbo, Imports Will Keep Rising
The applications exist. Industry sources confirm them. The Fertiliser Association of India references them. Parliamentary committees acknowledge them. But ask for specifics, and the trail goes cold.Multiple applications from PSUs and private entities seeking approval to build fertiliser plants sit somewhere in the bureaucratic apparatus. What's...
Beyond ISRO: India’s Space Sector Hits A $44 Billion Turning Point
When Dr Subba Rao Pavuluri resigned from his senior post as a division head at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the move was considered bold and unconventional. At the time, India’s space sector was a closed shop and an exclusive domain of the state. There were no private rockets, no venture-backed satellite constellations, and...
India’s Growth March Continues, Even As Reform Vision Pauses
India’s economy today stands out for its macroeconomic stability among global turbulence. Fiscal discipline and unflinching monetary policy have been the twin pillars of this stability. Sustained reforms, mainly with the intention of providing ease of business and impetus to scaling up, have finally upped India’s trajectory from 6.5% to 7%...
Union Budget 2026-27: Full Speech By FM Nirmala Sitharaman
IntroductionOn the sacred occasion of Magha Purnima and the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, I present the Budget for the year 2026–2027.1. Since we assumed office 12 years ago, India’s economic trajectory has been marked by stability, fiscal discipline, sustained growth and moderate inflation. This is the result of conscious choices we...
India’s EU Pact Won’t Work Without A Home-Grown Reset Of India Businesses
After two decades of negotiations, the trade deal between India and the European Union (EU) marks a transformational shift not only for businesses but also for the global order. Termed as the "mother of all deals", it bridges the world’s fourth and second largest economies, creating a combined market of Rs 2,091 lakh crore ($24 trillion), catering...
