Title Beyond Linear Pricing: Testing the Law of Demand through Bundling and Threshold Pricing in Indian Vegetable Markets — A Comparative Study with the United States Retail Model Abstract This study examines the applicability of the law of demand in informal retail vegetable markets in India, using a case of potato pricing at ₹20/kg with bundled discounts and threshold-based free add-ons. Unlike structured retail systems in the United States, Indian vendors use behavioral pricing strategies such as “₹35 for 2 kg” and “free coriander above ₹70” to influence demand. The paper empirically demonstrates that while the law of demand holds in principle, its practical manifestation is modified through psychological pricing, bundling, and income constraints. A comparative analysis highlights how organized retail in the U.S. relies more on transparent discounting, whereas Indian markets rely on relational and behavioral economics. Keywords: Law of Demand | Price Elastic...
“War Beyond Borders: How the 2026 Iran–US–Israel Conflict Reshaped India’s Fuel, Food, and Economic Stability”
Title “War Beyond Borders: How the 2026 Iran–US–Israel Conflict Reshaped India’s Fuel, Food, and Economic Stability” Abstract The 2026 conflict between Iran, United States, and Israel triggered a global energy shock by disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly 20% of global oil trade. This paper examines how fuel price volatility transmitted into India’s grocery inflation, supply chain disruptions, and broader macroeconomic stress. Using a sectoral approach, the study evaluates impacts across 18 industries and proposes policy interventions for resilience. Keywords Fuel Inflation, LPG Prices, Grocery Inflation, Supply Chain Shock, India Economy, War Impact, Food Security, Energy Crisis 1. Introduction Energy shocks historically ripple across economies, but the 2026 war created a compound crisis —fuel + logistics + food inflation simultaneously. India, heavily dependent on imports for crude oil (85–90%), faced a...