Middle class, high taxes

Middle class crisis: Quality of life takes a hit as incomes erode

Rising taxes and inflation are eating into purchasing power, forcing lifestyle cutbacks for India’s middle class and lower-income groups. #middleclass #taxes #inflation Read more »
Energy efficiency is a necessity

Energy efficiency: The often overlooked key to climate action success

Doubling down on energy efficiency can accelerate the clean energy transition, save trillions, and provide a boost to climate action. Read more »
inflation

Runaway inflation challenging India’s economic resilience

With food prices soaring to a 15-month high, India’s inflation surge is squeezing household budgets and tempering economic growth expectations. #inflation Read more »
COP29

Carbon markets at COP29: A climate solution or a price on pollution

As diplomats celebrate the agreement on carbon markets, critics warn of dangerous loopholes that could undermine real progress. #COP29 Read more »
capex

Capex reboot: Spending caps to go despite fiscal headwinds

With the capex growth slowing, the government’s new approach to fiscal management seeks to fuel economic growth momentum. #capex Read more »
sustainable rice farming

Sustainable rice farming: An economic case for a new green revolution

By embracing water-saving techniques, sustainable rice farming can cut costs, earn carbon credits, and preserve natural resources. #ricefarming #sustainability Read more »
COP29

Can COP29 overcome the Trump factor and rising scepticism

COP29 faces mounting pressure with Trump’s re-election and emerging economies' focus on pragmatic climate action, highlighting the need for a bold finance deal. #COP29 #climatechange Read more »
CBAM

CBAM trouble: Government, steel industry brace for impact

Amid EU’s CBAM threat, India’s steel industry confronts a future of increased costs and fierce competition, sparking a rethink of global trade dynamics. #CBAM #India #EU Read more »
RCEP

RCEP or restraint: India’s trade dilemma and the China conundrum

As India weighs the benefits of joining RCEP, concerns about trade deficits and autonomy from China hold New Delhi back from the world’s largest trade bloc. #RCEP #India #China #trade Read more »
Indian banks

Building trust: Indian banks must reclaim their social purpose

As Indian banks grow in power and reach, they must tackle systemic inequities and prioritise social capital to truly support India's future. #India #banks @ssmumbai Read more »