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  • Fertiliser Subsidy Bill Set to Double Amid Global Supply Crunch: Impact on Indian Agriculture and Economy

    Introduction India’s agricultural sector is facing fresh challenges as rising global fertiliser prices and supply chain disruptions threaten to significantly increase the country’s fertiliser subsidy burden. According to recent estimates, the fertiliser subsidy bill could touch nearly ₹3.4 lakh crore, almost double the budgeted allocation, due to escalating international prices and supply shortages. The situation…

  • India’s New Bilateral Investment Treaty Model: What the 2-Year Local Remedy Rule Means

    Introduction India is preparing a new framework for its Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) as part of a broader effort to balance foreign investment promotion with the protection of national sovereignty. According to recent reports, the government is considering a revised investment treaty model that would require investors to first seek remedies in domestic courts for…

  • RBI’s Warning on Growth and Inflation: Why Global Conflicts Matter for India

    Why RBI’s Assessment Matters The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its Annual Report for FY26, has maintained a positive outlook on India’s economic growth. However, the central bank has also cautioned that geopolitical conflicts and wars could create short-term challenges for both economic growth and inflation. In today’s interconnected world, economic performance is influenced…

  • The Slide to 96.90: Decoding the Rupee’s Historic Low

    The Indian Rupee (INR) has hit a fresh lifetime low of 96.90 against the U.S. Dollar (USD), capping off a multi-session losing streak. This is not just a market volatility headline; it represents a major macro-economic shift affecting India’s external sector resilience, balance of payments, and domestic inflation. 1. The Core Triggers: Why is the…

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