TFD Economic Research Desk

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TFD Economic Research Desk covers the latest economic trends and developments, delivering in-depth analysis and reporting to help readers navigate the economic landscape, both Indian and global, with clarity and insight.

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Gig economy India: freedom on the app, insecurity off it

Gig economy India has created speed, convenience and new work opportunities, but its deeper economics reveal fragile earnings, weak safety nets and a long-overdue push for platform workers’ rights.

$5 Trillion, But on Whose Clock? India’s Milestone Is a Currency Story as Much as a Growth Story

India’s march toward a $5 trillion economy looks straightforward in rupees and far less so in dollars, where exchange rates, revisions, and growth quality complicate the political slogan.

After the QR Code: How UPI, ONDC and Embedded Finance Could Redraw Indian Banking

India’s next banking disruption won’t arrive as a new bank branch or a flashy app. It is taking shape in payment rails, commerce protocols and invisible credit pipes.

The Stimulus That Sticks: Why Roads and Railways Still Offer India’s Cleanest Growth Push

When a new highway cuts freight time or a rail corridor frees up cargo capacity, the effect isn’t just visible in concrete. It shows up later in costs, margins, jobs, and investment decisions.

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Starting Your Own CA Practice: The 10 Strategic Decisions That Decide Your Next 5 Years

Starting your own CA practice is not just a professional milestone; it is a strategic market-entry decision. This playbook breaks down the first 10 choices - niche, pricing, clients, delivery, hiring, risk, and scale - that shape whether a new firm stays busy or becomes truly valuable.

Big 4 vs Industry CA Career: The 24-Month Framework for Choosing Big 4 / Big 6, Mid-Tier or Industry

A newly qualified CA should not choose the first job on prestige alone. This framework compares Big 4 / Big 6, mid-tier and industry through learning curve, ownership, brand value and exit options.

Chartered Accountant Career Growth: The Moat That Makes a CA Hard to Replace in Five Years

In a larger, faster, and more software-driven profession, the CA who stays replaceable will be the one who only executes. The durable career belongs to the professional who builds domain depth, owns systems, communicates clearly, and earns trust that compounds.

GST Careers Beyond Returns: Where the Real Premium Work Sits in Tech, Analytics, Supply Chains, and Policy

: GST careers are moving well beyond return filing. The premium niches now sit in tax technology, e-invoicing controls, ITC analytics, litigation strategy, supply-chain design, and policy interpretation.