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This Money Order dives into the Big Oil Paradox. Oil prices are dropping, but supply keeps going up. Also, Indian consumers are also not feeling the benefits. Listen in to find out why!

Rare earth elements (REEs) are pretty much a Chinese monopoly with the country processing over 90% of what's used in the world. And in a tit-for-tat, China's using its dominant position to retaliate against Trump's tariffs. But will it cripple the world economy? In this edition of Money Order, we dive into the situation.

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted a normal monsoon season for India this year. In today's episode, we explain why this is important for our economy and also highlight two risk factors to keep an eye on.

Why did Trump 'pause' his tariffs? Did the stock market crash change his mind? Or did the bond market force his hand? In this edition, we break down what could've triggered Trump's u-turn.

When Union Minister Piyush Goyal pulled up India's startups last week, everyone realised that a lack of innovation is an India problem and not just a startup one. A problem that has big implications for economic growth.

This episode of Money Order you will be listening to at isn’t your usual weekly finance update. It breaks down what shaped asset class performance in FY25 and what to consider for your investments in FY26 and beyond. Tune in! Read the newsletter here: https://www.wealthy.in/newsletter/money-order/investing-secret-fy26-415

Rumor has it UPI might not be ‘free’ for much longer. The Payments Council of India wants to charge fees on transactions, and the government might be okay with it. Want to know more? We break it down in this episode of Money Order.

The Indian government owns a good chunk of businesses that power India –from banks such as SBI to IRCTC, a railway ticketing platform. And every year, it sets a target to sell some of its stake and raise money. But in FY25, the amount of money it has raised through these disinvestments has hit an 11-year low. While this might seem like a worrying trend, in this edition, we explain why there actual...

Is Trump leading America into a recession? Is this the death of American Exceptionalism? Is a cold war brewing that'll Make Europe Great Again? Three questions and some answers in this edition.

Last week, the RBI  reversed a notification it issued in November 2023. It had to do with something called a ‘risk-weight’ and in this edition of Money Order, we're going to tell you why this is a big deal and how it could free up ₹40,000 crores of capital in India's financial system.

A month ago, during the Union Budget, everyone was talking about the ‘fiscal deficit’— this refers to when the government borrows money because it spends more than it earns. And with the latest deficit down to 4.8%, from 7% during COVID, economists were pleased. But…this doesn’t account the deficits of the 28 states! And that’s a whole other story. Tune into to understand the twist in this tale!

Make in India” has been the government’s slogan for the past decade, aiming to turn India into a manufacturing hub. But here’s the twist – it’s actually India’s service industry that’s booming! Curious how? Tune into the latest episode of  Money Order  to find out!

Every few months, the RBI asks households about inflation a year from now. The latest results show people expect over 10%, while the RBI predicts 4.5%. This gap matters because expectations can influence current inflation. Confused? We'll explain...

After nearly 5 years, the RBI has announced a 25 bps interest rate cut under the leadership of new Governor Sanjay Malhotra. But what does this rate cut really mean? Let's also dive into its impact on the economy!

Indian banks are going on overdrive to attract deposits from retail customers. Some people are blaming the mutual fund industry and stock markets for luring investors away from banks. But is that really the truth? We break this down In the latest edition of Money Order.

By 2030, one in five working-age people will be Indian! But does having a young workforce automatically lead to more jobs? Tune in to this episode to discover what India's employment future holds!

Money Order's top wishlist for 2025: For RBI to ease up and let Indian mutual funds invest in foreign stocks! But why does the RBI care so much about this limit? Tune into this episode to find out!

Everyone's talking about 18% GST on caramel popcorn and 5% on regular popcorn. But in this episode of Money Order, we ask and attempt to answer the important question – should India move to a single rate of GST like Singapore?

 In today's edition of Money Order, we break down Tamil Nadu's manufacturing success and dive into what other states should do to replicate the Tamil Nadu model.

Last week, the government asked RBI chief Shaktikanta Das to step down. Naturally, people started asking if the central bank’s 'autonomy' was at risk. So, why exactly was he replaced? Tune into this episode of Money Order to find out!

Trump's furious over BRICS' push to 'de-dollarize' and create their own currency. What's this now? Tune in to this episode to find out!

Have you heard about 'The Corrupt Solar Project'? US authorities have charged Adani Green and its top executives for allegedly bribing Indian officials for solar projects. But this episode about Adani but about the bigger picture.

India's stock market is down 10% from its peak. And, if this trend continues, it could hurt the economy - as per George Soros’s ‘theory of reflexivity.’ But wait, isn’t it usually the other way around? We answer this in the current edition of  Money Order . Listen in!

Why is everyone suddenly talking about India's middle class? Is there an urban slowdown happening? And if so, why? Tune into this edition of Money Order to uncover the truth!

The rupee has hit an all-time low – to Rs 84.30 to a dollar. And the RBI is trying its best to prevent it from falling further. In the latest edition of Money Order, we talk about why the RBI is worried and what it's trying to do to save to the rupee.