India’s core sector output contracted by 0.4% in March, marking a rare decline in the country’s industrial backbone. The contraction has been attributed largely to disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has impacted supply chains, energy imports, and global trade flows. The data underscores the vulnerability of India’s economy to external…
India’s Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran has cautioned that crude oil prices hovering around $113 per barrel, coupled with escalating geopolitical conflicts, could intensify inflationary pressures and strain remittance flows. His remarks highlight the vulnerabilities of India’s economy to external shocks, particularly in energy imports and overseas worker remittances, which are critical for…
India’s trade deficit surged to $34.7 billion in January, marking one of the sharpest monthly imbalances in recent years. The widening gap between imports and exports has raised concerns about the country’s external sector stability, currency pressures, and the broader economic outlook. Background A trade deficit occurs when a country’s imports exceed its exports. For…
