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What resumption of India-China direct flights could mean for airlines, flyersSubscriber Only

October 04, 2025 7:35 am

India China direct flights, India China airline news: According to industry insiders, airlines — Chinese as well as Indian — had been awaiting the green light, as there is high demand for travel between the two countries, primarily for trade and business.

On declining inflation, improving consumer confidence

October 03, 2025 10:02 am

In Explained’s new weekly column, titled ‘GDP: Graphs, Data, Perspectives’, Udit Misra looks at inflation and consumer confidence, and provides key takeaways from latest RBI data.

RBI unlocks capital market liquidity with funding boost at a time markets are flat: Here’s how the measures would workSubscriber Only

October 03, 2025 7:50 pm

RBI liquidity measures, RBI IPO financing boost: RBI on Wednesday rolled out a set of measures designed to make capital more accessible for investors and companies. Here's what has been done, and why.

How even a conservative Supreme Court pushed back on Trump in Lisa Cook case

October 02, 2025 12:33 pm

The Federal Reserve is unlike any other American institution, and the court battle playing out over Lisa Cook's firing bears this out. Here's how

Why car sales in September saw mixed results despite GST 2.0 push, festive season

October 02, 2025 9:57 pm

September car sales 2025, GST 2.0 impact on cars: Curiously, both of these factors combined are yet to give a boost to the industry, which has been sluggish over consumption and affordability challenges.

ExplainSpeaking: The curious case of India’s economic growthSubscriber Only

October 03, 2025 8:04 pm

While official data show that India’s 'real' GDP growth has been on the upside more often than not, most of the big policy moves over the past couple of years have essentially been about giving some tax relief or the other in a bid to boost overall demand and raise India’s consumption levels

RBI monetary policy 2025: Why bank has kept interest rate powder dry, as it pushes growth through easier regulationsSubscriber Only

October 02, 2025 7:20 am

RBI monetary policy 2025, RBI keeps repo rate unchanged: The absence of an interest rate cut this week does not mean there is no space for it. But the RBI has chosen to push the banking sector at this time.

RBI Governor says GST 2.0 to have 'sobering impact' on inflation. Here’s why

October 01, 2025 2:00 pm

About 11.4% of the CPI basket to be impacted; FY26 inflation seen at 2.6%

GST reforms, strong monsoon to offset global headwinds: Why RBI kept repo rate unchanged

October 01, 2025 3:36 pm

RBI repo rate 2025, RBI monetary policy update: By retaining the repo rate at 5.5% and keeping the stance neutral in the latest monetary policy review, the RBI has ensured flexibility to respond to evolving data

Who is poor in today's India? What an updated Rangarajan poverty line looks like

September 30, 2025 5:29 am

In a recent study, economists from the RBI updated the Rangarajan poverty line for 20 major states. The result showed Odisha and Bihar have made the biggest improvement over the last decade or so, albeit over a low base

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