banks high risk lending, NPAs

Risk and growth: Banks need to exercise caution amid global turmoil

Amidst concerns over risky lending, Indian banks need to prioritise long-term financial stability by focusing on retail lending and supporting medium-term projects. #banks #lending #NPAs Read more »
universities

Universities must reimagine their role in higher education

As India's demographics and job market evolve, the traditional model of higher education -- knowledge production and transmission -- may not work for universities. #universities #education Read more »
Global pandemic treaty

Failure of the pandemic treaty exposes a global health divide

The breakdown of negotiations for the pandemic treaty brings to the fore deep-rooted inequities and mistrust among nations. #pandemictreaty #WHO Read more »
edible oils mission

Edible oils mission seeks to end import dependence

The government's ambitious edible oils mission looks to revolutionise India's agricultural sector, ensuring food security and reducing vulnerability to global market fluctuations. #edibleoil #agriculture #agrireforms Read more »
inflation, RBI, repo rate, interest rate

Interest rate dilemma: A case for easy monetary policy amid uncertainties

India's strong economic fundamentals and tight fiscal policies provide a solid foundation for an interest rate cut. #interestrate #reporate Read more »
why pseudonymisation of personal data

A case for pseudonymisation of personal data in India

India's DPDP Act leaves a gaping hole in its definition of pseudonymisation, leading to uncertainty and potential abuse of data. Read more »
Row over lateral entry into Indian bureaucracy

Bump ahead: Lateral entry and the future of Indian bureaucracy

The government's push for lateral entry into senior positions of bureaucracy was bound to fail because of its potential to undermine reservation policies. Read more »
personal data protection by govts

Data protection: Govts step up regulation of data use by social media firms

As AI continues to evolve, its capacity to monitor and analyse our online behaviour is growing, raising concerns about the level of personal data protection. Read more »
India must embrace gender parity

Gender parity: India must reimagine NariShakti policies

Corporate India's performative embrace of gender parity masks systemic barriers that women face, highlighting the urgent need for policy interventions. #narishakti @ssmumbai Read more »
EVs

EVs vs hybrids: Can the electric vehicle market survive without subsidies?

As India races towards EV adoption, inconsistent policies and the lack of a robust charging infrastructure pose significant hurdles to the transition. #EVs #hybrid #Electricvehicles #sustainability Read more »