single-use plastic

Marine plastic pollution: World inches towards an agreement

There are several treaties that cover marine plastic pollution, but none tackle the menace at a global level. Read more »
economic survey 2021-22

Explained: What is Economic Survey, why is it Important

There is a lot of curiosity around the Economic Survey’s growth projections despite the fact that the forecasts by the last few Surveys were way off the mark. Read more »
indian economy

Indian economy to grow 9.2%; NSO sounds Omicron alarm

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Indian economy when it was yet to recover from the twin shocks of demonetisation and GST rollout. Read more »
PSU dividend, revenue

FDI inflows may crash 20% in FY22, to pick up thereafter

India will receive FDI inflows of $85 billion by FY26 as the economy has the capacity to absorb large amounts of foreign funds, says a UBS report. Read more »
India's lung health crisis

Losing Battle: US records 800,000 Covid deaths on vaccination anniversary

The US managed to fully vaccinate just 60% its population and more than 200,000 Covid deaths happened after vaccines were rolled out in December 2020. Read more »
Indian middle class

Commodity prices, supply chain disruptions may upset RBI’s inflation math

The RBI has come up with an unconvincing forecast that inflation will cool down to 5.3% in the current financial year before easing to 4-4.3% by the end of the next. Read more »
climate action by travel and tourism industry

Glasgow declaration: Travel and tourism industry eyes a sustainable future

The Glasgow declaration which seeks emission cut targets is the first global commitment by the travel and tourism industry against climate change. Read more »
Delegates struggle for an agreement at UN climate change summit

Climate change: Takeaways from draft COP26 agreement

The world leaders started COP26 UN climate change talks with a flourish, but delegates still struggling to finalise agreement. Read more »
why ease of doing business rankings are important

Ease of doing business: Why World Bank should exit ranking efforts

The World Bank should leave the ease of doing business ranking to universities or think tanks as there is an inherent conflict of interest in its evaluation of shareholders. Read more »
Green hydrogen mission

COP26: Green hydrogen gets a leg up at climate change meet

Creating a green hydrogen fuel ecosystem will be a huge business opportunity worth more than $20 trillion globally, and India could be a major beneficiary. Read more »