RBI raises repo rate by 25 basis points

India stares at fiscal strain despite robust tax collections

Various new schemes announced by the government will cause enormous fiscal strain despite record GST and direct tax collections this year. Read more »
draft telecom bill

TRAI: Lack of autonomy, punitive powers reduce telecom regulator to a bystander

TRAI turned a blind eye to violations by telecom operators and failed to impose quality standards, punish violators, and protect consumers. Read more »
India's urban transformation

Bottom-up thinking powers India’s urban transformation: Sanjeev Sanyal

India's urban transformation has evolved from a top-down one to a contextual one which is based on the requirement of individual cities. Read more »
Digital India Act

Government panels for social media regulation is a regressive move

While Facebook and Twitter were in favour of a joint panel for social media regulation as suggested by the government, Google’s opposition to external scrutiny thwarted the move. Read more »
climate change and the record-breaking heatwave

Global warming: UN report calls for drastic emission cuts

The alarming global warming projections by a UN report may force participants of the upcoming COP27 climate summit commit more towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read more »
ICT skills gap in digital india

PMKVY 4.0: Govt must focus on quality, industry interface

PMKVY 4.0 rightly focuses on female labour force participation, but the Skill India programme must address its many flaws to be successful. Read more »
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RBI digital lending norms threaten to put shadow banks out of business

Financial innovations and fresh digital lending norms threaten the business models of shadow lenders at a time when they face significant operational risks. Read more »
artificial intelligence, AI, AI regulation

Big tech continues to skirt laws; savvy regulation need of the hour

Unbridled market power of big tech poses problems for smaller companies which get lost in the sea of vendors, and users whose privacy and consumer rights are compromised. Read more »
promoting organ donation in India

Policy alternatives for promoting organ donation in India

Policy options to promote organ donation in India would include mandated choice along with strong data protection, enhanced policing and judicial capacity. Read more »
Rishi sunak

Rishi Sunak must learn from Liz Truss flop show

Rishi Sunak will have to grapple with an economic crisis, troubled government finances, and industrial unrest triggered by a cost-of-living crisis. Read more »