state economies

Deficit to dynamism: Empower state economies to unlock India’s growth potential

A decentralised approach to governance and fiscal reform can transform state economies into engines of inclusive and sustainable growth, bridging the gap between policy intent and outcomes. #fiscalhealth #GDP #fiscaldeficit Read more »
India's energy policy

Petroleum vs renewables: India’s energy policy dilemma amid transition

India's two-pronged energy policy — expanding oil refining while scaling up renewables — holds lessons for achieving energy security and sustainability. #greenenergy #cleanenergy #sustainability Read more »
Asia-Pacific’s next act

Asia-Pacific’s next act: From fields to factories to fintech

The path to economic resilience in the Asia-Pacific lies in reimagining structural transformation through services, innovation, and regional collaboration. #AsiaPacific #economy Read more »
Mudra loans offtake by MSMEs slowing

Mudra loans: India must rethink its MSME strategy

The slowdown in Mudra loans uptake and the struggles of India’s MSMEs highlight the urgent need for policy realignment to empower small businesses. #MSMEs #MudraLoans Read more »
wage stagnation in Indian economy

Wage stagnation: India must address growth without prosperity

Wage stagnation and weak consumer spending expose the fragility of India’s economic growth story. #salary #lowincome #growth Read more »
Plastic pollution, Busan

Plastic pollution: Stalemate in Busan and the cost of inaction

The inability to secure a global treaty on plastic pollution signals a dangerous impasse in the fight against one of humanity's gravest environmental challenges. #plasticpollution #Busan Read more »
India needs a new manufacturing policy

A new manufacturing policy key to India’s economic transformation

A tailored manufacturing policy is India’s ticket to overcoming trade deficits, creating jobs, and securing a competitive edge in the global economy. Read more »
Diabetes

Fighting diabetes: Need urgent action on India’s silent epidemic

With diabetes reaching alarming levels across demographics, India must address its root causes and rethink health policies to secure its future. #diabetes Read more »
RBI MPC holds rates steady

Liquidity unlocked: RBI holds rates but eases constraints on banks

Amid slowing GDP and elevated inflation, the RBI opts for stability, balancing cautious optimism with proactive liquidity measures. Read more »
banking reforms

Banking reforms: Progress or a privatisation trojan horse

While the government highlights improvements and customer-friendly steps, the opposition sees banking reforms as an effort to dilute the role of PSU banks. #banking Read more »