India’s urban population is growing faster than official numbers indicate. Three measures could help ensure a regular supply of robust data to facilitate the transition.

Exchange-rate policy is shaped by more than economic fundamentals. In his latest Mint article, Dr. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha examines how politics, institutions, and market dynamics influence currency management in emerging economies.

India’s household economy tells a different story than headline growth. Stagnant real incomes are reshaping how families save, borrow, spend, and work—revealing domestic challenges that deserve as much attention as external risks.

India needs foreign capital, but new evidence suggests Chinese FDI may also facilitate technology transfer back to parent firms. As investment rules ease, policymakers face the challenge of balancing growth with strategic caution.