Industry Trends

Retail inflation outlook: CPI likely rises to 1.66% in Dec on food prices

India's retail inflation is projected to rise to 1.66% in December 2025, up from 0.71% in November, driven by increasing food prices. Despite this uptick, inflation is expected to remain significantly below last year's levels. Core inflation, however, is anticipated to climb due to a surge in gold prices.

Industry Trends

The skills-first delusion: Why 2026 won’t end the degree

This week, Forbes predicted 2026 will finally end the college degree’s dominance as workplace bootcamps become standard and traditional credentials carry less weight in a skills-first market. It’s a seductive prediction. Progressive. Egalitarian. Emotionally satisfying. It’s also dangerous nonsense that will cost workers who believe it. Here’s the tell, buried three paragraphs into the same [...] The post The skills-first delusion: Why 2026 won’t end the degree appeared first on HR Katha .

Government Jobs

India-EU FTA talks: Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels this week; talks enter final phase

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is heading to Brussels for crucial talks on the India-EU free trade agreement, now in its final and most challenging phase. The negotiations aim to bridge gaps on sensitive issues, including the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism, with both sides pushing for an early conclusion.

Industry Trends

Equities outlook: Report flags stable macro backdrop; warns valuations already price in optimism

Indian equities are poised for stable performance heading into 2026, driven by robust corporate balance sheets and an earnings recovery. However, after a significant market upcycle and rerating, stock valuations already reflect much of the growth optimism. Consequently, future market returns are expected to be more moderate, with selective stock picking and company-specific fundamentals likely to outperform broad macro narratives.

Industry Trends

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday

Indian markets surged on Friday, marking the second trading day of the new year. The Nifty 50 reached an all-time high as a broad rally took hold. Strong corporate updates boosted investor sentiment across sectors. Global markets also started 2026 positively. Analysts remain constructive, focusing on Q3 earnings for near-term direction.