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A structural analysis of capacity slack in India’s manufacturing sector
On 6 February 2026, the Reserve Bank released the results of the Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilisation Survey (OBICUS) for the manufacturing sector in Q2:2025-26.
Decoding RBI’s recent MPC meeting, and its key decisions on digital payments
The Monetary Policy Statement was announced by the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on 6 February 2025.
Menzies Aviation awarded 15-year licence for ground handling services at Bengaluru airport
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has been awarded a 15-year licence to provide ground handling services at the Kempegowda International Airport in the city.
Union Budget 2025-26: Reconciling intent with fiscal capacity
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, 2026, becoming the first Finance Minister to do so.
Economic Survey 2025-26 — An analysis
The overall sentiment of the Economic Survey 2025-26 is the “Goldilocks Moment” — a rare state of high growth and low inflation, which has propelled India to become the fourth largest economy in the world, surpassing Japan.
NRN offers lessons in ‘Aham Care’, says true leadership always ‘eats last’
In an era marked by widening executive pay gaps and growing scrutiny of corporate governance, Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy delivered a powerful reminder of what ethical leadership truly means: “Leaders eat last.”
Over 40 meetings in Davos promise ₹13,000 crore in investments into Karnataka; ‘KWIN City’ in focus
The World Economic Forum (WEF) summit held in Davos, Switzerland, has emerged as a major springboard for Karnataka to achieve significant gains in investments, expansion and partnerships across sectors such as aerospace, food processing, data centres, digital infrastructure, clean energy and advanced manufacturing, with investment commitments amounting to ₹13,070 crore.
Business going beyond Bengaluru, firms looking at big projects in districts
The RPSG Group, a major player in the renewable energy sector, will invest ₹10,500 crore over the next three years in Vijayapura and Ballari districts, Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil recently said.
Three fiscal risks to watch for, in Budget 2026
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, the stakes are unusually high, as fiscal consolidation remains a priority for the government. However, numbers alone will not capture the full story and challenges ahead.
WEO Update: IMF calls for policy stability as global growth looks fragile
The World Economic Outlook update was published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on January 19, 2025 and was titled “Global Economy: Steady amid Divergent Forces”.
