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Tomatoes are the drama queens of Indian agriculture—swinging from ₹10 a kilo to ₹200 within weeks. The reason lies in basic supply-chain economics. Tomatoes are highly perishable and sensitive to weather. A bit too much rain or too little can destroy crops. When that happens, supply crashes and prices shoot up. A month later, when harvests flood the market, prices collapse again. Farmers often can’t store or transport tomatoes efficiently due to limited cold storage and high

The Indian Premier League isn’t just cricket—it’s capitalism in its flashiest form. Each franchise is a billion-rupee business powered by media rights, sponsorships, and fan loyalty. A large chunk of revenue comes from the central pool: the BCCI sells broadcast and digital rights, then shares that money with all teams. On top of that, franchises earn from ticket sales, merchandise, and local sponsorships. But the real value comes from brand equity —how passionately fans follo

Every festive season, flight prices skyrocket—and no, it’s not greed, it’s demand economics  in motion. Airlines use something called dynamic pricing . Algorithms adjust fares in real time based on seat availability and how fast people are booking. When Diwali or Holi comes around, everyone wants to travel at once, but aircraft capacity is fixed. As seats fill up, ticket prices rise steeply until the last one sells. This happens because demand during festivals is price inelas

Bollywood and Hollywood both make movies—but they operate in completely different economic universes. A major Bollywood film might cost ₹100–300 crore to produce. In Hollywood, budgets for blockbusters like “Avengers” or “Avatar” exceed $200 million (that’s ₹1,600+ crore). The difference isn’t just ambition—it’s economics. Hollywood’s global audience allows studios to recover costs through worldwide box office, streaming deals, and merchandising. Bollywood, meanwhile, relies

When fear rises, gold shines. Throughout history, whenever stock markets tumble, investors rush toward gold—and there’s solid economics behind it. Gold isn’t tied to company profits or central bank policies. It’s scarce, tangible, and universally trusted, which makes it a safe-haven asset . When markets crash or inflation surges, people sell volatile assets and park their wealth in gold to preserve value. The 2008 financial crisis, the pandemic crash, and even recent geopolit

In India, the monsoon isn’t just about rain—it’s about prices. Roughly half the country’s farmland depends entirely on rainfall, which makes the economy unusually vulnerable to weather patterns. When monsoons fail, crop yields fall, especially for vegetables and pulses. Less supply means higher prices, and since food holds a large weight in India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), inflation rises. The opposite happens after a good monsoon—bumper harvests push prices down, easing h

“Free delivery” is one of India’s biggest economic illusions. Every time you order on Zomato or Swiggy, someone’s paying for that delivery—and it’s rarely the company. The trick lies in cross-subsidization . Delivery platforms earn from multiple streams: restaurant commissions (20–30% per order), in-app ads, loyalty programs like Zomato Gold or Swiggy One, and surge pricing during high demand. Even if they lose a few rupees on one order, the overall ecosystem stays profitable

Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing wasn’t about control—it was about conversion. For years, millions of people enjoyed free access to Netflix through a friend’s or relative’s account. The company estimated that over 100 million households worldwide were watching without paying. That’s not lost revenue—it’s untapped  revenue. Instead of banning sharing outright, Netflix charged a small “extra member” fee. Economically, it’s a textbook example of price discrimination : ext

In India, onions can decide elections. That’s not a joke—it’s economic reality mixed with politics. Whenever onion prices surge, governments start sweating, and opposition parties get their favorite campaign issue served on a platter. Onions are a staple in almost every Indian meal, and low-income households spend a large share of their income on food. When prices rise sharply, it’s not just about an extra ₹10 or ₹20—it’s about visible inflation that everyone feels  every sin

Cricket matches between India and Pakistan are more than just a game, they are an exciting occasion with big stakes, history and competition. These games have emotional, cultural and political meaning for fans. For businesses, they are a profitable source of revenue. The combination of guaranteed large audiences and symbolic competition makes each India-Pakistan match an economic phenomenon in and of itself. Viewers are guaranteed by the intense competition. Advertisers netwo