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BUSINESS ECONOMICS Magazine - May 1 - 31, 2026

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In this issue

Power is one of the most critical components of infrastructure, playing a central role in economic growth and social development. For India, building and maintaining adequate power infrastructure has been vital to sustaining high growth and improving quality of life. India is the world's third-largest producer and consumer of electricity with a total installed capacity exceeding 530 GW as of March 2026. India decided to lower its dependence on fossil fuel, it has been rapidly increasing renewable energy capacity to meet rising electricity demand, enhance energy security by reducing dependence on expensive imported fossil fuels, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. India’s renewable power capacity has grown rapidly over the years.

West Asian conflict and the Indian Economy: A growing burden on the common man

The brief optimism witnessed in mid-April—when it appeared that the Iran crisis might stabilise—proved short-lived.

2 mins

Role of Remittances once again to the fore

The IMF-World Bank Annual Spring Meetings which were held in Washington, D.C. on (13-18 April 2026), were overshadowed by the escalating conflict in West Asia, with global leaders warning of \"substantial\" economic shocks.

5 mins

Urban Challenge Fund: Funding India's new wave of urbanisation

India is entering a decisive urban decade.

3 mins

IBC 2.0 is now law The journey is not over

I had written in these pages last September, when the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment)Bill, 2025 was placed before Parliament, that it was a step forward, but not the final word.

3 mins

The New World Order of Business and Economics

How geopolitics, technology and energy are reshaping global economic power

5 mins

India Equities Under Pressure: Oil Shock, Outflows, and Valuation Normalization

The S&P 500 has fully recovered the losses it suffered following the outbreak of the war on February 28.

4 mins

RBI Bulletin flags concerns over India's economic slowdown

The Reserve Bank of India's monthly bulletin (published on 23 April 2026) has expressed growing concern about the trajectory of the Indian economy, particularly if the ongoing West Asia crisis persists.

3 mins

Banking Prudence

A familiar tension is visible in the Indian banking sector as the Reserve Bank of India pushes lenders towards a more rigorous, forward-looking assessment of loan risks.

2 mins

Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd

Waaree Renewable Technologies is an Indian renewable energy company engaged primarily in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of solar power projects was incorporated in 1999 earlier known as Sangam Renewables Limited and was rebranded as Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd in the year 2021.

3 mins

India opts green energy for sustainable growth

India is the world's third-largest producer and consumer of electricity, following China and the United States, with a total installed capacity exceeding 530 GW as of March 2026.

8 mins

The West Asia crisis is a wake-up call for India to reduce petroleum intensity

India remains heavily dependent on petroleum imports, with domestic production meeting only a small fraction of total consumption.

3 mins

AI Boom and Its Global Reckoning

The AI boom may not spell doom— yet risks still loom

3 mins

El Niño and how India's Farm Sector should prepare

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a “below-normal” monsoon this year.

2 mins

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences appoints CA Tushar Joshi as Finance Controller

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences is delighted to announce the appointment of CA Tushar Joshi as Finance Controller.

1 mins

Bank of Maharashtra opens its 71st Branch in West Bengal and 74th Branch in Kolkata Zone, Bandel

Bank of Maharashtra (BOM) inaugurated its 71st Branch in West Bengal and 74th in the Kolkata zone.

1 mins

Safety First: How HPCL's multi-layered safety systems ensure every LPG cylinder reaches homes securely

As LPG usage continues to expand across India, ensuring safety at every stagefrom filling to delivery-remains at the core of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's (HPCL) operations.

1 mins

Journey of Sandip Nowlakha: Building a Legacy in the Food & Beverages Business

Sandip Nowlakha has established one of the most respected portfolios in vegetarian food and hospitality across Eastern India.

1 mins

Linc Limited honoured as one of the "Most Trusted Brands of India (2026-2027)" by Marksmen Daily (6th Edition)

Linc Limited is proud to announce its recognition as one of the \"Most Trusted Brands of India (2026-2027)\" by Marksmen Daily in its 6th Edition.

1 mins

Star Health Insurance strengthens its presence in West Bengal with FY26

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH; BSE: 543412), India's standalone retail health insurance company, continues to deepen its presence in West Bengal as stronger awareness and improved penetration support wider adoption of organised health insurance in the state.

1 mins

Stop treating education as a sectoral input or a numbers game

He is a writer and education thinker focused on India's education landscape.

6 mins

The Evolution of Shyama Sangeet: Bengal's Soulful Journey of Devotion

Shyama Sangeet is more than a genre of devotional music; it is a profound expression of the Bengali spirit, blending philosophy, mysticism, and an intimate emotional bond with the Divine Mother. Soulful Journey of Devotion

3 mins

The Wisdom Within Knowledge: Vidya and Viveka

In the known universe, human beings are regarded among the most evolved and superior forms of life.

9 mins

Welfare schemes weaponised to win votes

Nobel Laureate Abhijit Binayak Bandopadhayay, as the advisor to the state of West Bengal during the pandemic times, had suggested paying direct cash to grassroots level beneficiaries to keep a near stagnant economy moving.

2 mins

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BUSINESS ECONOMICS Magazine Description:

Publisher: Business-Economics

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Business Economics, following its credo of “exclusive and comprehensive” coverage, has been one of India’s most popular business magazines. What started as a 12-page tabloid in 1995 has become a magazine with global reach and coverage.

Each issue consists of ten main sections: World, Finance, Economy, Industry, Agriculture, Environment, Technology, Health, Culture, and Enlightenment. It covers the entire gamut of economic activities in India and abroad. Thoughtful pieces on socially and politically relevant issues, health, education, culture and enlightenment are also covered to give our readers an all around perspective.

Besides having a team of highly-qualified and experienced editors and a network of correspondents spread across the country, it has a panel of eminent columnists.

Business Economics is committed to objective reporting and is not attached to any political or economic ideology