road safety policy

Government must add road safety element to infrastructure push

Budget 2023 has an unwavering focus on infrastructure development, but it lacks a vision for road safety. Read more »
RBI raises repo rate by 25 basis points

RBI slows down repo rate hikes, but will wait before pressing pause button

The 25 basis point repo rate hike is seen as a pause signal, but the RBI communication doesn’t give out a clear signal as to whether this is the last hike of... Read more »
renewable energy

Sovereign green bonds can help India fund clean energy infrastructure

The government had sold sovereign green bonds worth Rs 8,000 crore in January and another sale of Rs 8,000 crore is scheduled for tomorrow. Read more »
Uttarakhand government' faulty development model

Uttarakhand government must rethink tourism development

The Uttarakhand government must ensure that big tourism infrastructure projects are executed after credible environmental impact assessments. Read more »
Indian economy

Repo rate hike: Time for the RBI to press the pause button

Considering that retail inflation is ruling below the RBI’s tolerance limit and the economy is showing resilience in the face of global headwinds, RBI can afford to put the brakes on the... Read more »
US economy faces inflation threat

Gathering storms: US economy stares at a debt limit standoff in the Congress

If Republicans choose to block the Biden administration's efforts to raise the debt ceiling, the administration would have to find alternative ways to address a debt limit crisis that could have a... Read more »
budget 2023 green initiatives

Budget 2023: Focused on ESG and inclusive growth

Budget 2023 has set aside Rs 35,000 crore towards capital investment initiatives to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. Read more »
Budget 2023 and agriculture

Budget 2023: Ten initiatives to turbocharge agriculture

Budget 2023 looks to support India's agriculture sector which faces challenges such as poor infrastructure, limited access to markets, and unfavourable weather conditions. Read more »
Focus on its rural infrastructure

Rural sector: Budget 2023 shows intention, but falls short on allocation

Budget 2023 has cut down allocation for the rural sector while remaining silent on farmers’ income and rural demand. Read more »
GST regime, budget 2023

Budget 2023: India needs to push the envelope to allay ecological concerns

Budget 2023 has pledged Rs 35,000 crore in support of net zero and energy transition objectives, although the fine print of the plan is yet to be announced. Read more »