Category: capital market
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Working-Capital Stress: The Oldest Constraint in a New Global Order
Working-capital stress is not a temporary disruption—it is a structural feature of how modern supply chains are being reorganized. From automotive and electronics to garments and engineering goods, large OEMs and global buyers are enforcing faster delivery timelines while simultaneously stretching payment cycles and transferring inventory risk downstream. What appears,…
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Private versus Public Investment: What Is Really Pulling India’s Growth?
India’s current growth story sits at an unusual historical crossroads. At a time when headline GDP growth for FY26 is projected in the 6.5–7.4% range, the composition of that growth reveals a deeper structural imbalance. The economy is expanding, but it is being carried disproportionately by the state rather than…
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Capital Is Choosing Certainty Over Consumption: A Structural Shift in Global Equity Markets
Global equity markets are undergoing a quiet but profound reallocation of capital. What looks, on the surface, like a routine sector rotation is in fact a deeper structural transition in how investors assess risk, growth, and durability. Equity inflows are no longer chasing narratives of mass consumption or lifestyle expansion.…
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India’s Widening Trade Deficit and Declining Rupee: A Turning Point for Economic Strategy
India is entering a decisive phase in its economic journey as the trade deficit surges to historic levels while the rupee continuously weakens against the US dollar. These twin developments are not isolated market fluctuations — they represent structural tensions in India’s external sector, shaped by deep historical legacies and…
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The Day Crypto Shook and Wall Street Trembled: How a Tariff Tweet Sparked Global Market Chaos
When Geopolitics Meets Market Psychology On October 10, 2025, the global financial system—digital and traditional alike—experienced one of its most dramatic meltdowns in years. A single announcement from President Donald Trump, posted on Truth Social, declaring 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports starting November 1, sent shockwaves through both cryptocurrency…
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Balancing Growth and Debt: The Dilemma of SEZs in a Debt-Ridden World
In recent years, the global economy has witnessed mounting debt burdens that are reshaping fiscal strategies across both developing and developed nations. With over a third of the world’s countries at risk of debt distress, governments are being forced to reprioritize spending, often pulling back on long-term development projects—including Special…
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Global Market Volatility and Economic Uncertainty
In recent months, global markets have been marked by sharp swings and heightened uncertainty. Investors, wary of prolonged trade conflicts and the specter of a global economic slowdown, are increasingly shifting their assets toward traditional safe havens such as gold, government bonds, and stable currencies. This trend reflects deeper anxieties…
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Bond Market Turbulence and the Future of Trade Policy: A Global Reflection
The recent global bond market sell-off has sent ripples across the financial world, raising alarm bells about future economic stability and the direction of international trade policies. While these developments are closely watched in major economies, particularly those with large debt markets, the implications extend far beyond any single nation.…
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Is India Consuming Too Much and Investing Too Little? A Deeper Look into the Growth Puzzle
India’s growth narrative has always captured global attention. With a population of over 1.4 billion and a demographic dividend that is the envy of many nations, India is poised for long-term economic potential. However, a closer look at the structure of India’s GDP reveals a paradox that economists and policymakers…
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Strategic Investments : Balancing National Interest and Global Returns
Introduction Investments in emerging markets have increasingly become a crucial aspect of global financial strategy, particularly for nations like Saudi Arabia, which seeks to maximize returns while aligning investments with national interests. Unlike traditional development funds, these investments are profit-driven but structured to strengthen strategic sectors that ultimately benefit the…
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