The year 2025 has witnessed a significant surge in cyberattacks, impacting critical sectors and economies worldwide. Notably, incidents such as the cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and the disruption of Collins Aerospace’s systems have underscored the vulnerabilities in global supply chains and the interconnectedness of modern industries. This article delves into the short-term and…
India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector is navigating an unprecedented digital transformation. Transaction volumes are skyrocketing, fintech ecosystems are expanding, and regulatory expectations are growing more complex. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), UPI transactions surged to 185.8 billion in FY25, up from 131.1 billion in FY24, aggregating Rs 199.89 trillion….
As India enters the final quarter of 2025, its securities market is influenced by a combination of domestic monetary policies, global economic uncertainties and sector-specific dynamics. The RBI has maintained the repo rate at 5.50% during its October Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, signaling a neutral stance after earlier rate cuts totalling 100 basis points…
India’s retail industry has long been a story of scale and ambition. From DMart’s dominance in groceries to Croma’s stronghold in electronics, from Trent’s fashion-forward retailing to Big Basket’s digital-first grocery revolution, these companies represent the pillars of a sector valued at over $1 trillion. Their aggressive expansion into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities,…
India’s financial system has entered a decade where volatility is not a passing phase but the very structure of the global economy. From the sudden strengthening of the dollar to oil price shocks triggered by geopolitical unrest and from new tariff regimes in the U.S. and Europe to the unpredictable consequences of climate-driven disruptions, the…
Shipping, the backbone of global trade, is fast becoming a prime target for cybercriminals. Recent incidents from “man-in-the-middle” frauds and GPS spoofing to ransomware and state-backed interference underscore just how vulnerable this sector has become. For India, with major ports such as Mumbai, Nhava Sheva and Chennai and an expanding fleet of cargo and coastal…
India’s insurance industry is entering a decisive phase as the government prepares to introduce the Insurance Amendment Bill in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. The proposed legislation seeks to lift the foreign direct investment (FDI) cap in insurance from 74% to 100%, a move positioned as a pivotal step in strengthening financial services, broadening…
Global markets enter 2025 under an unusually dense set of cross-currents, high policy uncertainty, an escalation of protectionist trade measures, renewed geopolitical shocks and concentrated tech valuations. For India these forces are not abstract: they translate into concrete risks to growth, inflation, external balances, corporate earnings and supply-chain security. The question for policymakers, corporate boards…
India’s credit ecosystem is in an expansionary phase, with lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) emerging as a vital growth engine. MSME credit has crossed the ₹40 trillion mark as of March 2025, reflecting an annual growth rate of nearly 20%. Asset quality is improving too, with serious delinquencies at a five-year low…
In today’s interconnected economy, supply chains no longer move only goods; they move vast amounts of data. A recent global report warns that enterprises are “flying blind” with respect to vendor-related data risks, they often cannot map all their suppliers, let alone understand how sensitive information flows through them. For India, a country positioning itself…
