It serves in smoothening out debt redemption of the government, and with it keeping the fiscal deficit and interest rates in check

Without a swift ceasefire, Israel’s economic outlook appears bleak, with long-term consequences for the wider region as well

It can be a cheaper and more efficient alternative to SWIFT for transactions, if trust and liquidity issues are sorted out

Govt has focussed on a citizen-centric approach

BRICS countries have expressed the need for developing a platform where central bank digital currencies can be linked. This will reduce intermediation costs

Incentives under PM E-DRIVE must be backed by tighter fuel consumption rules, charging infra and demand creation

India with 300 days of sunshine each year, possesses vast solar energy potential. The National Institute of Energy estimated the country’s solar potential at 748 GW, assuming solar PV modules cover 3% of the geographical surface. Solar energy is expected to be the main driver pushing India closer to its renewable energy targets. Diving deep into the state-wise push towards solar energy. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are the leading States in India, both in terms of installed capacities and power generation, in the solar segment. Also, with respect to solar energy projects, Rajasthan and Gujarat lead in terms of the capacities added since FY22 and projects in pipeline

Their part in fostering knowledge is invaluable

The government must look beyond rules and procedures and rationalise taxation, particularly in sectors like electronics

Vijay’s entry adds an interesting twist to the 2026 TN elections

Tariff threat. Trump, if elected, has threatened to impose harsher tariffs on China. But that may hurt the US more

There have been spectacular comebacks in history the world over, but for now, Donald Trump carries the day

A household of five individuals does not need 25 kg of free grain per month. Instead, with the same level of food subsidy, pulses and oils can be introduced, where they don’t find a place in the PDS already

Through interest subvention and guarantee cover for banks, PM-Vidyalaxmi should help create a more skilled workforce

Changes in global natural gas trade have reflected geopolitical alignments but these may shift, depending on policies of incoming US President Donald Trump

While the monetary policy normalisation is proceeding on expected lines, the change in regime in the US, following the Presidential elections is likely to pose currency related issues in particular for global central banks

Monitoring spot and future prices, hedging, and greater adoption of digital transactions will help them pare the risk

I was very happy to see the old Shah Rukh Khan back. Please, leave the action to Salman Khan, requests A Ganesh Nadar.

Rohit Shetty's strengths have been action and humour; the former he delivers in spades, but the latter is totally lacking in Indian Police Force, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Article 370 is not as crude as some of the openly propagandist films made in recent times. It could at least open up a discussion on what is to be done to heal the wounds of the people of Kashmir, which years of shrieking TV debaters could not do, feels Deepa Gahlot.

This movie is perfect for all ages. Avan Verma gives his thumbs up.

Ishaan P Zore doesn't think Vicky Kaushal's persona quite matches Chhatrapati Sambhaji's iconic figure.

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma.

Between tons of sexual innuendo and Kapil Sharma brand of slapstick gags characterised in loud caricatures, moronic behaviour, flimsy wigs and cartoonish rhythm, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video's jarring notions of exuberance have nothing novel to offer, groans Sukanya Verma.

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Neil McKenzie’s playing career highlights included sharing a 415-run stand with Graeme Smith against Bangladesh in 2008

The company’s revenue from operations increased 21% to ₹495 crore as compared with ₹407.7 crore in the same period last year.

In a one-sided contest played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai shot out Bengal for a meagre 85 in 20 overs and got over the line unscathed to make 86 for no loss in 12.3 overs.