WTO

WTO showdown looms as India digs heels on non-trade agenda

India to oppose discussions on environment, gender, and MSMEs at the upcoming WTO ministerial in Abu Dhabi. #WTO #trade Read more »
interim budget seeks to reduce fiscal deficit

Interim budget seeks to build bridges, empower citizens

Combining fiscal prudence with strategic investments, the interim budget seeks to create opportunities, enhance infrastructure, and promote social well-being. Read more »
Problems with contract farming

Protest to mutual gain: Reforms must factor in hidden costs of contract farming

Farmer protests exposed the flaws in contract farming system, highlighting the need for reforms that protect smallholder interests and foster sustainable practices. Read more »
FTAs, quality standards key to $10 trillion Indian economy

India revs up trade engine with FTAs, monitoring, and quality standards

Streamlined duties, free trade pacts, and quality standards to propel India’s $10 trillion dream. Read more »
big tech dominance over media

Big tech, big money: Why India needs a fair play code for news

The Big Tech must pay a fair revenue share to #media, and free news from unfair algorithms and biased digital ecosystem. #news #ai #india Read more »
most of climate finance go into mitigation efforts

Climate finance: A closer look reveals gaping holes

A record-breaking year for climate finance exposes glaring inequalities that need actionable solutions, write Pradeep S Mehta and Sanobar Imam. Read more »
towards climate change mitigation

Tackling climate change requires thinking global, acting local

#Greenhouse gases do not respect boundaries, and climate change solutions demand intricate strategies that consider economics, politics, and the environment. #globalwarming #cop28 Read more »
AI regulation

An AI revolution is shaking up jobs, markets, and society

Jury is out on the impact of #AI on the economy and society, and on how policy can shape a future where humans and machines co-exist. #artificialintelligence Read more »
India leads the world in inward remittances

Uncertain future: India may see a fall in remittances amid global challenges

#India receives record $125 billion #remittances this year, but the inflows may taper due to global #inflation and low #growth prospects. Read more »
forest management in India

Forest management policies must ensure equitable involvement of women

India's top-down approach to forest management will fail for want of involvement of women in decision-making process. #forestact #forestrights #tribes Read more »