The Daily Editorial Analysis – 2 July 2025

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Costly lapses

Pharma plants should have a high level of safety culture

Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) is chemically inert. The human body does not absorb it. The skin does not react to it. But it has several useful physical properties such as being a binder and texturiser, which is why it has varied applications in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics and other industries. MCC can add weight to a drug and facilitate the active ingredients to function effectively while making the drug conform to weight specifications. On Monday, however, the pharma unit of Sigachi Industries in Hyderabad, which makes this benign substance, was the scene of a lethal accident, with the toll rising to 36 on Tuesday. The making of this safe substance does involve risky processes, which can, however, be safe if appropriate procedures are followed by trained personnel. Most of the dead are young, poor, migrant workers from northern and eastern India who often lack social support. The Telangana government has announced an ex-gratia of ₹1 crore and efforts must be made to ensure it reaches the families. It does seem that the response of mitigation agencies was timely and is ongoing. The blast, however, puts the spotlight back on the pharma manufacturing industry, which has been a foreign exchange earner for India. Such accidents have been frequent, sadly. In August last year, there was a major accident at a pharma unit in Anakapalli near Visakhapatnam. Months earlier, in April, there was another accident in Hyderabad. Officials suspect that Monday’s accident happened due to equipment malfunction, likely due to poor maintenance. It could have led to an abnormal build-up of temperature, leading to the blast. Key aspects of operating such hazardous units safely are that HAZOP, or a form of process hazard analysis, should be carried out by competent and knowledgeable staff. The data that individual units generate, that would indicate any abnormality, should be seamlessly integrated into operation control, again manned by competent staff.

Demand distress

Rural demand might yet pick up during the festival season

The new financial year has gotten off to a relatively poor start when it comes to industrial production. Growth in the Index of Industrial Production slumped to a nine-month low of 1.2% in May 2025. This follows an eight-month low of 2.6% in April. Taken together, this puts the average growth in the index so far in 2025-26 at just 1.9%, down from the 5.7% average in 2024-25. A major reason behind the dip in May’s industrial performance was due to the electricity sector, which contracted 5.8%, its worst performance since June 2020, nearly five years ago. This poor performance in electricity generation can be put down to an unusually cool May, but it could also point towards lower offtake for industrial purposes. The fact also remains that the slowdown in the overall IIP has been broad-based — several key sectors have either contracted or slowed sharply. The manufacturing sector slowed to a growth of 2.6% in May, down from 5.1% in May last year. A deeper look shows that this slowdown was driven by contractions in the manufacture of textiles, leather products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics and furniture. While some of these are core sectors, most are consumer-facing, implying that demand in the economy is not picking up and may even be slackening further. This is backed by the fact that the consumer durables and nondurables sectors simultaneously contracted for the first time since November 2023. A sub-sector analysis of this data further reinforces the takeaway that demand is weak. Within consumer durables, the IIP data showed significant contractions in the production of footwear, books, plastic furniture, shaving razors, stainless steel utensils, computers, phones, air-conditioners and coolers. These are all items of discretionary spending, not strictly essential, which implies that people are holding off on their purchases. Even among consumer non-durables, the items that have seen contractions — such as meat, honey, fruit juice, jams, sugar and bottled water — are those that are eschewed the quickest during lean periods. The situation does not seem to have improved much in June either. The private sector manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index report, released on Tuesday, shows that while demand for intermediate goods is doing well, the same cannot be said for either capital or consumer goods. In recent interviews, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed confidence that urban demand is recovering and that Budget 2025’s tax breaks will boost demand by the time the festival season rolls around. The progress of the monsoon so far indicates that rural demand may indeed pick up by then, but urban demand remains a worry. With trade remaining subdued and uncertain, domestic demand weakness does not augur well for the economy in 2025-26.

Editorial Vocabulary

1. Inert

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Lacking the ability or strength to move; chemically inactive

Tamil Meaning: செயலற்ற

Malayalam Meaning: നിഷ്ക്രിയമായ

Kannada Meaning: ನಿಷ್ಕ್ರಿಯ

Synonyms: Inactive, passive, dormant, lifeless, static

Antonyms: Active, reactive, dynamic, energetic, lively

Example Sentence: The inert gas helium is commonly used in balloons because it doesn't react with other substances.

2. Binder

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A substance that holds or draws other materials together to form a cohesive whole

Tamil Meaning: பிணைப்பான்

Malayalam Meaning: ബന്ധിപ്പിക്കുന്ന വസ്തു

Kannada Meaning: ಬಂಧಕ

Synonyms: Adhesive, cement, glue, tie, fastener

Antonyms: Separator, divider, solvent, loosener

Example Sentence: The pharmaceutical company uses a special binder to ensure the tablets maintain their shape and integrity.

3. Texturiser

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A substance that improves or modifies the texture of a product

Tamil Meaning: அமைப்பு மேம்படுத்தி

Malayalam Meaning: ടെക്സ്ചർ മെച്ചപ്പെടുത്തുന്നവ

Kannada Meaning: ಟೆಕ್ಸ್ಚರ್ ಸುಧಾರಕ

Synonyms: Modifier, enhancer, improver, conditioner

Antonyms: Deteriorator, degrader, spoiler

Example Sentence: Food manufacturers often add texturisers to improve the consistency of processed foods.

4. Facilitate

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: To make an action or process easier or help bring about

Tamil Meaning: எளிதாக்கு

Malayalam Meaning: സുഗമമാക്കുക

Kannada Meaning: ಸುಲಭಗೊಳಿಸು

Synonyms: Enable, assist, help, ease, expedite

Antonyms: Hinder, obstruct, impede, complicate, hamper

Example Sentence: The new software will facilitate better communication between different departments in the organisation.

5. Conform

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: To comply with rules, standards or laws; to be similar in form or type

Tamil Meaning: இணங்கு

Malayalam Meaning: അനുരൂപമാകുക

Kannada Meaning: ಅನುಸರಿಸು

Synonyms: Comply, adhere, follow, obey, match

Antonyms: Rebel, deviate, violate, differ, oppose

Example Sentence: All pharmaceutical products must conform to strict quality standards before being released to the market.

6. Benign

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Gentle and harmless in effect or influence; not malignant

Tamil Meaning: தீங்கற்ற

Malayalam Meaning: ദോഷകരമല്ലാത്ത

Kannada Meaning: ಹಾನಿಕರವಲ್ಲದ

Synonyms: Harmless, safe, gentle, mild, innocuous

Antonyms: Harmful, malignant, dangerous, toxic, destructive

Example Sentence: What appeared to be a benign manufacturing process turned deadly due to safety lapses.

7. Lethal

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Sufficient to cause death; extremely harmful or destructive

Tamil Meaning: கொடிய

Malayalam Meaning: മാരകമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಮಾರಣಾಂತಿಕ

Synonyms: Deadly, fatal, mortal, dangerous, destructive

Antonyms: Harmless, safe, benign, protective, life-giving

Example Sentence: The lethal accident at the pharmaceutical plant highlighted the need for stricter safety protocols.

8. Toll

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The number of deaths or casualties arising from a particular cause

Tamil Meaning: பலி எண்ணிக்கை

Malayalam Meaning: മരണസംഖ്യ

Kannada Meaning: ಸಾವಿನ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ

Synonyms: Count, number, casualties, losses, fatalities

Antonyms: Survivors, saved, rescued

Example Sentence: The death toll from the industrial accident continued to rise as rescue operations progressed.

9. Personnel

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: People employed in an organisation or engaged in an organised undertaking

Tamil Meaning: பணியாளர்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: ജീവനക്കാർ

Kannada Meaning: ಉದ್ಯೋಗಿಗಳು

Synonyms: Staff, employees, workers, workforce, team

Antonyms: Unemployed, outsiders, non-staff

Example Sentence: Properly trained personnel are essential for maintaining safety standards in hazardous manufacturing environments.

10. Migrant

Part of speech: Noun/Adjective

Meaning: A person who moves from one place to another for work or better living conditions

Tamil Meaning: புலம்பெயர்ந்தோர்

Malayalam Meaning: കുടിയേറ്റക്കാർ

Kannada Meaning: ವಲಸೆಗಾರ

Synonyms: Immigrant, emigrant, displaced person, nomad, wanderer

Antonyms: Native, resident, local, settler, permanent resident

Example Sentence: Many migrant workers from rural areas seek employment in urban industrial centres.

11. Ex-Gratia

Part of speech: Adjective/Noun

Meaning: Given or done as a favour, especially where there is no legal obligation

Tamil Meaning: கருணை நிதி

Malayalam Meaning: കാരുണ്യപ്രദാനം

Kannada Meaning: ಅನುಗ್ರಹ ಧನ

Synonyms: Goodwill payment, compensation, relief fund, grant

Antonyms: Legal obligation, mandatory payment, duty

Example Sentence: The government announced an ex-gratia payment to the families of victims affected by the industrial accident.

12. Mitigation

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The action of reducing the severity, seriousness or painfulness of something

Tamil Meaning: தணிப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: ലഘൂകരണം

Kannada Meaning: ಕಡಿಮೆಗೊಳಿಸುವಿಕೆ

Synonyms: Reduction, alleviation, relief, lessening, moderation

Antonyms: Aggravation, intensification, worsening, escalation

Example Sentence: Quick mitigation efforts by emergency services helped prevent further casualties at the accident site.

13. Spotlight

Part of speech: Noun/Verb

Meaning: To direct attention to; intense attention from the public or media

Tamil Meaning: கவனம் செலுத்து

Malayalam Meaning: ശ്രദ്ധയിൽപ്പെടുത്തുക

Kannada Meaning: ಗಮನ ಸೆಳೆಯುವುದು

Synonyms: Highlight, focus on, emphasise, feature, illuminate

Antonyms: Ignore, overlook, shadow, conceal, obscure

Example Sentence: The recent accident has put the spotlight on safety standards in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

14. Malfunction

Part of speech: Noun/Verb

Meaning: A failure to function in a normal or satisfactory manner

Tamil Meaning: செயலிழப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: തകരാറ്

Kannada Meaning: ಅಸಮರ್ಪಕ ಕಾರ್ಯ

Synonyms: Breakdown, failure, fault, defect, glitch

Antonyms: Function, work properly, operate correctly

Example Sentence: Equipment malfunction due to poor maintenance was suspected to be the cause of the industrial accident.

15. Abnormal

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Deviating from what is normal or usual

Tamil Meaning: அசாதாரண

Malayalam Meaning: അസ്വാഭാവിക

Kannada Meaning: ಅಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ

Synonyms: Unusual, irregular, atypical, strange, odd

Antonyms: Normal, typical, regular, standard, usual

Example Sentence: Abnormal temperature readings should trigger immediate safety protocols in chemical manufacturing plants.

16. Build-Up

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A gradual accumulation or increase

Tamil Meaning: குவிப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: ശേഖരണം

Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಗ್ರಹ

Synonyms: Accumulation, increase, growth, expansion, escalation

Antonyms: Reduction, decrease, depletion, decline

Example Sentence: The dangerous build-up of pressure in the reactor led to the catastrophic explosion.

17. Hazardous

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Highly risky; dangerous

Tamil Meaning: அபாயகரமான

Malayalam Meaning: അപകടകരമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಅಪಾಯಕಾರಿ

Synonyms: Dangerous, risky, perilous, unsafe, threatening

Antonyms: Safe, secure, harmless, protected, risk-free

Example Sentence: Working in hazardous industrial environments requires comprehensive safety training and proper protective equipment.

18. Competent

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Having the necessary ability, knowledge or skill to do something successfully

Tamil Meaning: திறமையான

Malayalam Meaning: കഴിവുള്ള

Kannada Meaning: ಸಮರ್ಥ

Synonyms: Capable, skilled, qualified, proficient, able

Antonyms: Incompetent, unskilled, incapable, unqualified

Example Sentence: Only competent and experienced staff should handle hazardous operations in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

19. Abnormality

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The quality or state of being abnormal; an abnormal feature or occurrence

Tamil Meaning: அசாதாரணம்

Malayalam Meaning: അസ്വാഭാവികത

Kannada Meaning: ಅಸಾಮಾನ್ಯತೆ

Synonyms: Irregularity, deviation, anomaly, peculiarity

Antonyms: Normality, regularity, standard, typical condition

Example Sentence: Any abnormality in the manufacturing process should be immediately reported to the safety supervisor.

20. Seamlessly

Part of speech: Adverb

Meaning: In a smooth and continuous way, without any apparent effort or difficulty

Tamil Meaning: தடையின்றி

Malayalam Meaning: തടസ്സമില്ലാതെ

Kannada Meaning: ಅಡೆತಡೆಯಿಲ್ಲದೆ

Synonyms: Smoothly, effortlessly, continuously, flawlessly

Antonyms: Roughly, awkwardly, discontinuously, problematically

Example Sentence: Safety data should be seamlessly integrated into the plant's control systems for real-time monitoring.

21. Manned

Part of speech: Adjective/Verb (past participle)

Meaning: Operated or controlled by people

Tamil Meaning: மனிதர்களால் இயக்கப்படும்

Malayalam Meaning: മനുഷ്യർ നിയന്ത്രിക്കുന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ಮಾನವ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿತ

Synonyms: Staffed, operated, controlled, supervised

Antonyms: Unmanned, automated, unattended, unsupervised

Example Sentence: Critical safety systems must be manned by qualified personnel at all times during production.

22. Slumped

Part of speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Fell or dropped heavily; declined drastically

Tamil Meaning: வீழ்ச்சியடைந்தது

Malayalam Meaning: ഇടിഞ്ഞുവീണു

Kannada Meaning: ಕುಸಿಯಿತು

Synonyms: Dropped, fell, declined, collapsed, plummeted

Antonyms: Rose, increased, soared, improved, climbed

Example Sentence: Industrial production growth slumped to its lowest level in nearly a year, raising economic concerns.

23. Dip

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A brief downward trend; a temporary decline

Tamil Meaning: சரிவு

Malayalam Meaning: ഇടിവ്

Kannada Meaning: ಇಳಿಕೆ

Synonyms: Decline, drop, fall, decrease, downturn

Antonyms: Rise, increase, upturn, improvement, surge

Example Sentence: The dip in manufacturing output was attributed to seasonal factors and reduced consumer demand.

24. Contracted

Part of speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Decreased in size, extent or range; shrank

Tamil Meaning: சுருங்கியது

Malayalam Meaning: ചുരുങ്ങി

Kannada Meaning: ಕುಗ್ಗಿತು

Synonyms: Shrank, diminished, reduced, declined, compressed

Antonyms: Expanded, grew, increased, enlarged, extended

Example Sentence: The electricity sector contracted significantly due to lower demand during the unusually cool weather.

25. Offtake

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The amount of something taken or used; consumption or purchase

Tamil Meaning: எடுப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: എടുത്തുകളയൽ

Kannada Meaning: ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವಿಕೆ

Synonyms: Consumption, usage, uptake, demand, purchase

Antonyms: Supply, provision, offering, input

Example Sentence: Reduced industrial offtake of electricity suggests a slowdown in manufacturing activity.

26. Broad-Based

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Involving or affecting many different areas or aspects

Tamil Meaning: பரந்த அடிப்படையிலான

Malayalam Meaning: വിശാലാധിഷ്ഠിത

Kannada Meaning: ವ್ಯಾಪಕ ಆಧಾರಿತ

Synonyms: Widespread, comprehensive, extensive, all-encompassing

Antonyms: Narrow, limited, specific, focused, restricted

Example Sentence: The economic slowdown was broad-based, affecting multiple sectors simultaneously.

27. Slowdown

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A reduction in activity, growth or progress

Tamil Meaning: மந்தநிலை

Malayalam Meaning: മാന്ദ്യം

Kannada Meaning: ಮಂದಗತಿ

Synonyms: Deceleration, decline, recession, downturn, slump

Antonyms: Acceleration, growth, boom, upturn, expansion

Example Sentence: The manufacturing slowdown reflected weak consumer demand across various product categories.

28. Consumer-Facing

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Directed toward or designed for end consumers

Tamil Meaning: நுகர்வோர் சார்ந்த

Malayalam Meaning: ഉപഭോക്താക്കളെ ലക്ഷ്യമാക്കിയുള്ള

Kannada Meaning: ಗ್ರಾಹಕರ ಕಡೆಗೆ ಗುರಿಯಾಗಿರುವ

Synonyms: Customer-oriented, retail-focused, end-user directed

Antonyms: Industrial, wholesale-oriented

Example Sentence: Consumer-facing industries are particularly vulnerable to changes in household spending patterns.

29. Implying

Part of speech: Verb (present participle)

Meaning: Suggesting something without explicitly stating it

Tamil Meaning: குறிப்பிடுவது

Malayalam Meaning: സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಸೂಚಿಸುವುದು

Synonyms: Suggesting, indicating, hinting, insinuating, signifying

Antonyms: Stating explicitly, declaring directly, expressing clearly

Example Sentence: The decline in consumer goods production is implying that household spending power has weakened.

30. Slackening

Part of speech: Verb (present participle)

Meaning: Becoming less active, intense or tight; loosening

Tamil Meaning: தளர்வடைவது

Malayalam Meaning: അയഞ്ഞുവരുന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಸಡಿಲಗೊಳ್ಳುವುದು

Synonyms: Weakening, reducing, diminishing, easing, declining

Antonyms: Tightening, intensifying, strengthening, increasing

Example Sentence: Economic indicators show that consumer demand is slackening across multiple sectors.

31. Durables

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: Goods that are expected to last for a long time

Tamil Meaning: நீடித்த பொருட்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: നിലനിൽക്കുന്ന വസ്തുക്കൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಬಾಳಿಕೆ ಬರುವ ವಸ್ತುಗಳು

Synonyms: Long-lasting goods, permanent items, enduring products

Antonyms: Perishables, consumables, disposables

Example Sentence: Sales of consumer durables like automobiles and appliances have declined significantly this quarter.

32. Non-durables

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: Goods that are consumed quickly and need frequent replacement

Tamil Meaning: நீடிக்காத பொருட்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: നിലനിൽക്കാത്ത വസ്തുക്കൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಬಾಳಿಕೆ ಬಾರದ ವಸ್ತುಗಳು

Synonyms: Consumables, perishables, disposables, short-term goods

Antonyms: Durables, permanent goods, long-lasting items

Example Sentence: Even nondurables like food and beverages showed declining production, indicating weak overall demand.

33. Simultaneously

Part of speech: Adverb

Meaning: At the same time

Tamil Meaning: ஒரே நேரத்தில்

Malayalam Meaning: ഒരേസമയം

Kannada Meaning: ಏಕಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ

Synonyms: Concurrently, at once, together, contemporaneously

Antonyms: Separately, sequentially, independently, alternately

Example Sentence: Both consumer durables and nondurables contracted simultaneously, showing widespread demand weakness.

34. Sub-Sector

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A division within a larger sector of the economy

Tamil Meaning: துணைத்துறை

Malayalam Meaning: ഉപമേഖല

Kannada Meaning: ಉಪವಿಭಾಗ

Synonyms: Subdivision, segment, category, branch, division

Antonyms: Main sector, whole sector, aggregate

Example Sentence: A detailed sub-sector analysis revealed that the decline was concentrated in higher spending categories.

35. Reinforces

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: Strengthens or supports; makes stronger

Tamil Meaning: வலுப்படுத்துகிறது

Malayalam Meaning: ശക്തിപ്പെടുത്തുന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಬಲಪಡಿಸುತ್ತದೆ

Synonyms: Strengthens, supports, bolsters, confirms, validates

Antonyms: Weakens, undermines, contradicts, disputes

Example Sentence: The sub-sector analysis reinforces the conclusion that consumer spending remains subdued.

36. Takeaway

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A key point or main conclusion to be remembered

Tamil Meaning: முக்கிய புள்ளி

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രധാന നിഗമനം

Kannada Meaning: ಮುಖ್ಯ ವಿಷಯ

Synonyms: Key point, main conclusion, lesson, insight, finding

Antonyms: Minor detail, peripheral point, irrelevant information

Example Sentence: The main takeaway from the economic data is that consumer demand remains weak across all categories.

37. Discretionary

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Available for use at one's own discretion; not essential

Tamil Meaning: விருப்பமான

Malayalam Meaning: വിവേചനാധികാരമുള്ള

Kannada Meaning: ಇಚ್ಛಾನುಸಾರ

Synonyms: Optional, non-essential, elective, voluntary, luxury

Antonyms: Essential, mandatory, necessary, required, compulsory

Example Sentence: Discretionary spending on items like electronics and luxury goods has declined significantly during the economic slowdown.

38. Implies

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: Suggests or indicates indirectly

Tamil Meaning: குறிக்கிறது

Malayalam Meaning: സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಸೂಚಿಸುತ್ತದೆ

Synonyms: Suggests, indicates, hints, insinuates, signifies

Antonyms: States directly, declares explicitly, expresses clearly

Example Sentence: The decline in discretionary purchases implies that consumers are becoming more cautious with their spending.

39. Eschewed

Part of speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Deliberately avoided or abstained from

Tamil Meaning: தவிர்க்கப்பட்டது

Malayalam Meaning: ഒഴിവാക്കപ്പെട്ടു

Kannada Meaning: ತ್ಯಜಿಸಲಾಯಿತು

Synonyms: Avoided, shunned, rejected, abstained from, spurned

Antonyms: Embraced, adopted, accepted, welcomed, pursued

Example Sentence: Luxury food items are typically eschewed first when households face financial constraints.

40. Lean

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Difficult times characterised by scarcity or shortage

Tamil Meaning: கஷ்டமான

Malayalam Meaning: ദുഷ്കരമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಕಷ್ಟಕರ

Synonyms: Difficult, hard, tough, challenging, austere

Antonyms: Prosperous, abundant, wealthy, comfortable, easy

Example Sentence: During lean economic periods, consumers prioritise essential goods over luxury items.

41. Subdued

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Quiet and rather reflective or depressed; lacking in intensity

Tamil Meaning: அடக்கமான

Malayalam Meaning: ശാന്തമായ

Kannada Meaning: ದಮನಗೊಂಡ

Synonyms: Muted, restrained, quiet, suppressed, dampened

Antonyms: Vibrant, energetic, enthusiastic, lively, active

Example Sentence: Trade activity has remained subdued throughout the quarter, reflecting global economic uncertainties.

42. Augur

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: To be a sign of; portend (usually something bad)

Tamil Meaning: முன்னறிவிப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: സൂചന നൽകുക

Kannada Meaning: ಶಕುನ ಹೇಳುವುದು

Synonyms: Portend, foretell, predict, herald, signal

Antonyms: Conceal, hide, obscure, mask

Example Sentence: The weak domestic demand does not augur well for the city’seconomic growth prospects in the coming fiscal year.

Idiom of the Day: 2 July 2025

Blessing in Disguise

Informal

Meaning: Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good later

Explanation:

A blessing in disguise is an event or situation that initially appears to be negative or unfortunate but eventually leads to a positive outcome. This idiom is often used to encourage optimism, showing that setbacks may bring unexpected benefits.

Example Sentences:

Losing that job was a blessing in disguise as it pushed me to start my own business.

The missed flight turned out to be a blessing in disguise; the plane had a technical issue.

Failing the exam was tough, but it was a blessing in disguise as it made me change my study habits and do better later.

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