Common services centres and e-governance

India will need unique solutions to create world-class digital infrastructure

India took the middle path for its digital infrastructure – not the western model based on large private tech platforms, or the completely distributed edge-based computing. Read more »
CRUDE OIL, OPEC+

Crude oil: OPEC+ move may push world to the brink

The future of crude oil prices is dependent on the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine war -- an early end to the crisis may lead to the softening of prices. #crude #OPEC+ #oilprices... Read more »
Growing income inequality in India

School breakfast scheme: Tamil Nadu model must be replicated across India

The school breakfast scheme, along with the mid-day meal scheme, would help address the issue of malnutrition among children and promote their overall health. Read more »
VC, startups,

Multilateral development banks need reforms to stay relevant

Despite reforms aimed at giving developing countries greater voice and representation, western dominance remains a significant challenge for multilateral development banks. Read more »
green hydrogen

Green hydrogen: Hurdles to India’s quest to become a global leader

India’s green hydrogen initiative must ensure that a few financially endowed groups do not throttle competition from smaller players. Read more »
insolvency and bankruptcy, IBC

India must promote foreign investment in legal services

Foreign investment in legal services will help India create effective legal advisory services and dispute resolution mechanisms, essential for ease of doing business. Read more »
World Health Day 2023

World Health Day 2023: Aware consumers key to universal healthcare

World Health Day 2023 is an opportunity to raise awareness about healthy food choices and policies that promote access to nutritious, and sustainable food. Read more »
NCDs on world health day

NCDs present the biggest challenge to ‘health for all’

Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, account for 64.9% in all deaths in India and 74% of deaths globally. Read more »
Repo rate

RBI does not rule out future repo rate hikes

RBI has taken a pause after a series of repo rate hikes amounting to 250 basis points, in view of the uncertainties facing the global economy. Read more »
drug and pharma industry, e-pharmacies

Regulation of e-pharmacies: India can draw from global best practices

An outright ban on e-pharmacies goes against the government’s intent to create a digital infrastructure as a driver of India’s long-term growth. #industry #ecommerce Read more »