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Policy
India has extended its key export tax refund schemes to keep 'Made in India' products competitive. We explain why these aren't subsidies but a way to stop exporting local taxes.
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Policy
India has extended its key export tax refund schemes to keep 'Made in India' products competitive. We explain why these aren't subsidies but a way to stop exporting local taxes.
01 OCT · 5 min read
Economy · 5 min read
Markets · 5 min read
Investing · 5 min read
Markets · 5 min read
Economy · 5 min read
Markets
The Indian stock market just saw its sharpest sell-off in months, with the Sensex plunging 1.67% in a single day. We explain why a spike in US bond yields is scaring investors away from India.
25 SEPT · 6 min read
Business
Luxury goods are booming, but the Finance Minister says India Inc must look beyond the rich. Here is why the government is worried about brands ignoring the mass market.
23 SEPT · 4 min read
Markets
Investors paid ₹300 for Hero Motors shares in the unlisted market, only to see the official IPO price set at ₹84. Here is how the unlisted bubble works.
19 SEPT · 5 min read
Personal Finance
Starting October 2026, the era of free UPI comes to a close for large transactions and mutual fund buys. Here is why the bill is finally landing on the counter.
22 SEPT · 5 min read
Personal Finance
Pay later apps charge you no interest, yet the business runs on billions. Here's how merchant fees, late fees and fast turnover pay for your free credit.
17 SEPT · 5 min read
Personal Finance
The RBI sets the repo rate, but it never touches your EMI directly. Here's the chain that decides how much your home loan changes, and how fast.
25 AUG · 5 min read
Sep 24, 2026
The government just slashed import duties on cooking oils to curb festive inflation. Here is how it affects your kitchen budget and the local farmer.
Economy · 5 min read
Sep 21, 2026
India's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, but many feel a pinch on the ground. We explain how the 2026 base year revision is finally revealing the truth about our informal economy.
Economy · 5 min read
Sep 20, 2026
A new US law could slap 100% tariffs on Indian exports over Russian oil purchases. Here is how the 'eye-for-an-eye' trade logic works and what it means for Indian factories.
Economy · 5 min read
Sep 18, 2026
Onions sold for ₹1 a kg in May and over ₹50 in September, yet India grew about the same amount. Here's how storage and timing drive the price swings.
Markets · 5 min read
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