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Economy

Science Dividend

India's economic rise has produced a new class of billionaires whose philanthropy can shape the country’s future as much as their businesses.

Bridging the aspiration gap is vital

India is frequently celebrated as the world’s youngest major democracy. With more than half of its population below the age of thirty, the country possesses a demographic advantage that many developed economies can only envy.

El Niño and India’s monsoon question

For India, the southwest monsoon is far more than a seasonal we ather phenomenon. It is the lifeline of the economy, sustaining agriculture, replenishing water reservoirs, supporting hydropower generation and influencing inflation, employment and food security.

Caution Over Cuts

In an age of policy turbulence and political noise, the United States Federal Reserve has chosen the one path that markets often value more than swift action ~ patience. By holding its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.3 per cent for the fourth consecutive time, the US central bank is signalling a careful balancing act between economic caution and inflation vigilance.