MECE Insights
Economy
Rates, inflation, trade and the rupee, explained with the figures and the debate underneath them.
5 essays
Why the Reserve Bank raised rates without wanting a fight
A unanimous rate increase masks a sharp division over how far Mint Street should squeeze borrowing costs.
24 Oct 2026 · 11 min read
UPI's Pricing Evolution: Balancing Costs with Inclusion
As UPI evolves, pricing strategies aim to balance sustainability with financial inclusion and merchant affordability.
14 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Why the central bank hiked rates while raising growth targets
The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate to 5.50% to curb sticky inflation even as accelerating domestic growth and external market yield pressures narrowed its margin for error.
10 Oct 2026 · 10 min read
Why the central bank is prioritizing price stability over growth
The Reserve Bank of India raised its inflation projection to 5.1% while trimming growth forecasts to 6.6% for FY 2026-27.
9 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Saudi Pipeline Shutdown: Implications for India
Understand the impact of Saudi's oil disruption on India.
6 Oct 2026
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