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Consumer protection: India’s redressal mechanisms being destroyed by apathy

The government’s consumer protection efforts should strike a balance the between the health of the economy and the wellbeing of consumers. Read more »
climate-induced migration in india

An inclusive approach towards climate-induced migration

With a rise in extreme events world over, it is essential to develop a conceptual framework to address climate-induced migration. Read more »
NPA

NPAs at 6-year low; but can banks withstand a global crisis?

One cannot ignore the fact that even at the lowest levels in six years, the NPA level of the Indian banking system is much higher than other large economies. Read more »
Income inequality and multidimensional poverty in India

The nations within: Inequality poses a big challenge for India

India’s poorest states need to revamp their development strategies to bridge the widening inequality with the developed states in the southern and western regions. Read more »
EV, electric vehicles future

Auto industry stares at disruption as world moves towards electric vehicles

The demand for electric vehicles is expected to grow exponentially as the world nations and businesses race to meet their emission cut targets. Read more »
GST regime, budget 2023

Five-year itch: GST regime needs reforms to regain credibility

GST regime: The initiative towards “One Nation, One Tax, One Market” was expected to shore up revenue collection in the country and to strengthen Centre-state relationship. Read more »
vpn guidelines violate data privacy norms

VPN guidelines must balance cyber security, privacy needs

The VPN guidelines in the current form go against the spirit of the provisions of the Data Protection Bill which is yet to become law. Read more »
Extreme weather events

Climate change: From Paris to Sydney, extreme weather events send out dire warning

Extreme weather events: Parts of the world are experiencing unprecedented heat beating all-time highs in at least a half-dozen countries this summer. Read more »
energy imports, coal energy

India’s coal riddle: Surging imports despite huge reserves

Quality issues and an inability to ramp up domestic production force India to import coal despite exorbitant global prices. Read more »
IMF, RBI

Falling rupee threatens to deplete forex reserves, trigger hyperinflation

A strong dollar and unabated foreign portfolio investment outflows could see the rupee plunging to Rs 82 against the greenback this financial year. Read more »