demographic dividend through quality education

Brain drain: India may be losing top talent as students flock to study abroad

Brain Drain: Indian students in foreign universities tend to stay back after completing their courses as foreign education prepares them for better jobs opportunities available in developed countries. Read more »
RCEP vs WTO

India-EU FTA: New Delhi banking on bilateral trade pacts

Issues related to investment and trade in goods to dominate India-EU FTA talks scheduled for November. Read more »
huge metaverse marketing opportunity

What is metaverse marketing? Why it is important?

The metaverse marketing opportunity is expected to grow at a CAGR of 37.1% to $758.6 Billion in 2026. It offers a huge opportunity to India, a reservoir of creative and IT talent. Read more »
INSURANCE, IRDAI

Rising debt of state governments threatens to derail troubled Indian economy

At a time when the Union government is struggling to contain its fiscal deficit, rising debt burden of state governments may spell disaster for the Indian economy. Read more »
Pulapre Balakrishnan’s book India's Economy from Nehru to Modi: A brief history

India’s economy from Nehru to Modi – a conversation with Pulapre Balakrishnan

Pulapre Balakrishnan’s book 'India's Economy from Nehru to Modi: A brief history' traces the evolution of economic thought under the country's prime ministers. Read more »
Russian Crude, crude oil

Russian crude: India may disregard US ire for cheap oil

The state-run oil refiners are keeping their options open on Russian crude as they apprehend the possibility of most of West Asian crude going to meet European demand. Read more »
tourism industry

Tourism industry stages recovery, but challenges persist

The government must support the tourism industry that contributes 7% of the GDP through policies and incentives to businesses and consumers. Read more »
g20

G20, regional blocks reinvent multilateralism

As it prepares to assume G20 leadership, India can learn from its Asian peers a lesson or two on leveraging soft power to promote national interest. Read more »
EASE OF DOING BUSINESS, EODB

Ease of doing business: World Bank’s revamped index will also put onus on govts

The Business Enabling Environment report that will replace the ease of doing business report needs to be less political, and may have to do away with ranking of nations. Read more »
public health budget 2023, Ayushman Bharat

COP27: Urgent need to focus on health impact of climate change

The world leaders assembled in Egypt for COP27 must take notice of the 7 million deaths every year caused by air pollution and climate change and the mental trauma of about 25... Read more »