Financial inclusion

Financial inclusion: Business correspondent channel needs strengthening

As the business correspondent model faces sustainability challenges, targeted reforms could transform it into a robust tool for financial inclusion. #ruralIndia #financialinclusion Read more »
WHO

WHO: US withdrawal to leave a leadership vacuum

As the US turns its back on the WHO, the future of global health governance hangs in the balance, offering both challenges and opportunities. #WHO #DonaldTrump Read more »
8th pay Commission

The 8th pay commission: Catalyst for growth or fiscal nightmare

The 8th pay Commission has the potential to modernise the government workforce, but faces the challenge of safeguarding fiscal health. #8thPayCommission #govt #salary Read more »
Consumerism in the age of social media

New consumerism: Where algorithms shape aspirations

India’s youth live in a world of hyper-personalised #consumerism and precarious #gig work, raising questions about the cost of convenience. Read more »
India-China trade

India-China trade: Govt must reimagine the complex relationship

Balanced India-China trade and robust domestic industries key to achieving Modi government’s goal of economic self-reliance. #India #China #trade #economy Read more »
Indian Railways

Indian Railways may get a capex boost in Budget 2025-26

Budget 2025-26 holds the key to unlocking the full potential of Indian Railways through investments in infrastructure and safety. #IndianRailways #Budget2025 Read more »
Revised Schedule M and MSMEs

Revised Schedule M spells trouble for pharma MSMEs

The revised Schedule M promises to elevate Indian pharmaceutical standards, but MSMEs may face financial and operational hurdles. Read more »
India Post

Reinventing India Post: From legacy institution to commercial powerhouse

India Post's unmatched reach presents a great opportunity to transform it into a leader in e-commerce and financial inclusion. #IndiaPost Read more »
India labour laws

India’s labour laws: Progress, pitfalls, and the way ahead

India’s labour laws seek to address the vulnerabilities of its workforce through sweeping changes. #labourlaws #policy Read more »
EVs, electric vehicles

Electric vehicles are steering the future of transportation

Electric vehicles are reshaping global mobility, with China leading the charge and India emerging as a key player in this sustainable transformation. #EVs Read more »