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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raises inflation projection for the financial year to 6.7%, retains growth forecast at 7.2%. Read more »
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The world celebrated another environment day on Sunday June 5; here are the narratives that dominated the celebrations in the last 50 years. Read more »
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NPAs of the public sector banks will increase, especially in infrastructure sector, forcing the government to recapitalise many of them through the Union Budget. Read more »
![inflation threat looms](https://i0.wp.com/www.policycircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/prices-10.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
RBI should go ahead with its monetary tightening plan to tackle inflation and help the Indian economy avert a hard landing. Read more »
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Inflation will come down when supply shocks are absorbed, but inflation expectation will continue to rise and lead to higher prices. Read more »
![tobacco regulation failed to cut consumption](https://i0.wp.com/www.policycircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/aruna-10.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
As the existing tobacco regulations have failed to reduce consumption, there is a need for out-of-the-box measures. Read more »
![affordable dental insurance plans](https://i0.wp.com/www.policycircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/dental-10.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
The government must offer low-cost dental insurance plans covering a majority of its citizens who cannot afford oral healthcare. Read more »
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Fintech firms currently face limitations in accessing a large consumer base, marketing expertise, brand loyalty, and attracting capital. Read more »
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Speakers at a Policy Circle seminar on tobacco regulation rooted for holistic solutions, wider consumer choices. Read more »
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A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that sex workers were entitled to dignity and equal protection under the law, saying they shouldn't be harassed or penalised by the police. Read more »