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Policy
Why India Extended the RoDTEP Scheme Extension 2026
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
Why Is Rupee Falling Despite Low Oil Prices? (2026)
The Rupee briefly hit 96 per dollar despite falling crude prices. We explain the global dollar surge and the RBI's multi-billion dollar fight to save the currency.
30 SEPT · 5 min read
Markets
Why do companies use the SEBI settlement mechanism?
Adani group companies recently paid to settle cases without admitting guilt. Here is how SEBI's legal shortcuts and new formula-based penalties actually work.
29 SEPT · 5 min read
Investing
What is the SEBI PRIM Framework for PMS? (2026)
SEBI has halved the entry barrier for professional money management to ₹25 lakh. Here is how the new PRIM route creates a middle ground between mutual funds and elite PMS.
28 SEPT · 5 min read
Markets
Why Are FPIs Selling Indian Stocks 2026?
Foreign investors have pulled billions from India despite a 10% growth target. Here is how the global AI boom is draining capital from the NSE.
27 SEPT · 5 min read
Economy
Why is the RBI Rushing Exporters to Bring Dollars Home?
After a record $14.88 billion drop in forex reserves, the RBI is slashing the export repatriation window from 15 to 9 months to protect the Rupee.
26 SEPT · 5 min read
Markets
Why did the stock market crash as analysts predicted it would double?
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
Economy
Why Are Edible Oil Prices Falling in India?
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.
24 SEPT · 5 min read
Business
Why Is the Finance Minister Warning Against Premiumisation?
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
Personal Finance
Why am I being charged for UPI now?
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
Economy
India GDP Disconnect: Why the base year revision matters
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.
21 SEPT · 5 min read
Economy
Why the US Threatens a 100% Mirror Tax on India
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.
20 SEPT · 5 min read
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