India-UK FTA

India must align export promotion schemes with FTAs

It is crucial to involve state governments in export promotion and negotiations for free trade pacts to unlock India’s trade potential. Read more »
UGC, Higher education, foreign university

Philosophy of economics, policy science and ideology

There is evidence that point towards the infeasibility of universal laws of economics, or hidden variables that account for heterogeneous event-outcomes. Read more »
Budget 2022, farmers and UP elections

UP polls: Did Budget 2022 do enough to placate angry farmers

Hopes that the government would pump money into the farm sector were belied by the fiscal conservatism of Budget 2022. Read more »
India's digital education focus

Digital education push welcome, but not at the cost of institutions

There is no denying that digital education is the need of the hour -- but it should supplement the existing system, not substitute it. Read more »
The threat posed by forever chemicals

Jal Jeevan Mission takes off, but drinking water for all still a distant dream

Jal Jeevan Mission promises to provide fresh tap water to every household in the country, but budget allocations did not match the scope of such an ambitious scheme. Read more »
IMF, RBI

Timely action on inflation needed to avert hard landing, says Maurice Obstfeld

The international financial system will face a crisis if the Fed and other central banks fall behind the curve on inflation and tighten abruptly, says former IMF chief economist. Read more »
single-use plastic

Marine plastic pollution: World inches towards an agreement

There are several treaties that cover marine plastic pollution, but none tackle the menace at a global level. Read more »
IMF, RBI

RBI holds interest rates, braces to back govt borrowing

The Reserve Bank of India will try to limit interest rate hikes unless crude oil prices shoot through the roof. Read more »
public health budget 2023, Ayushman Bharat

Budget 2022 fails to build on govt’s public health initiatives

Budget 2022 does not have a public health focus though it came in the midst of a raging global pandemic. Read more »
telecom, trai

A secure savings instrument can solve growth, social security riddles

A savings instrument offering 12% tax-free yield over a 10-year period can trigger the virtuous circle of growth, curtail inflation and create jobs. Read more »