India is dependent on China for APIs

India struggling to free pharma industry from dependence on Chinese APIs

While government incentives seek to boost domestic production of APIs, challenges like cost competition and infrastructure persist. Read more »
National Sample Survey

How poor is India? Outdated poverty line creates data dilemma

New poverty line for India: New data and a multidimensional approach are crucial for effective poverty alleviation strategies in India. #povertyline #BibekDebroy Read more »
online gaming

Online gaming tax row may end with GST Council move

The proposed GST Act amendment could bring major relief to online gaming companies facing huge tax demands. #GST #Oninegaming #policy Read more »
Stanford's liquid battery, green energy

Stanford’s liquid battery poised to revolutionise green energy storage

Stanford researchers develop a liquid battery system that stores renewable energy in a common liquid fuel, potentially solving a major hurdle in the green energy transition. #greenenergy #liquidbattery Read more »
Train accident

Rusty rails: Train accident exposes chasm between ambitions and realities

The train accident involving Kanchanjungha Express has raised questions about prioritising aesthetics over safety measures. #train #railways Read more »
natural gas, LNG

Soaring LNG prices threaten India’s energy security

LNG prices in Asia have doubled since March, squeezing India's gas-based power sector and forcing government intervention. #LNG Read more »
coal reforms

Coal reforms 3.0 key to India’s energy independence

Coal reforms 3.0 seeks to eliminate imports, promote private investment, and resolve recent controversies through enhanced transparency. #coalreforms #coal Read more »
Another Trump presidency could disrupt global trade

Another Trump presidency could disrupt global trade

A potential return of Donald Trump to the White House threatens to paralyse the WTO, escalate global trade wars, and undermine multilateral agreements. #WTO #globaltrade #economy Read more »
health insurance

Health insurance: Insurers eye profits amid lax regulation

Despite reforms, frequent premium hikes and limited OPD coverage leave Indian health insurance policyholders frustrated. #health #insurance #policy Read more »
digital news publishers vs big tech

India must break the grip of Big Tech on digital news

India is struggling to regulate Big Tech and ensure a healthy digital news ecosystem for its citizens. #bigtech #digitalnews #DigitalCompetitionBill Read more »