labour shortage, migrant

Falling labour share highlights high income inequality in India

Between 1993 and 2012, Indian GDP grew at an annual average rate of 7%, but the top 1% earners walked away with about 30% of national income, leading to higher income inequality. Read more »
India frittering away its demographic dividend

‘India is losing its demographic dividend amid jobless growth’

Policy should address the issue of demographic dividend – India is producing a large labour force that needs to be employed gainfully. Read more »
The world is facing a cost-of-living crisis

Cost-of-living crisis on focus as G20 leaders seek to ward off global recession

The current cost-of-living crisis warrants coordinated international action led by G20 nations to ensure high economic growth and productivity. Read more »
COVID-19

Explained: Will government’s free Covid vaccine booster drive do the trick?

The educated crowd is hesitant and is waiting for a better Covid vaccine which is more effective and targets the whole virus of evolving strains. Read more »
skilling of youth key to prosperity

Time for govts, businesses to revive skilling efforts

The Covid-19 crisis saw businesses ignoring skilling of youth because of the strict lockdown measures announced by governments to curb the spread of the pandemic. Read more »
India-UK FTA

Can rupee on steroids challenge dollar-euro duopoly

RBI’s move to allow trade settlement in rupees comes in the wake of India’s shrinking forex reserves and roadblocks to its trade ties with important partners. Read more »
india's school education crisis

Demographic dividend: Can India benefit from its young population

India’s demographic dividend is at an inflection point -- from hereon, the share of the youth in population will fall while the share of elderly will surge. Read more »
india retail, reliance retail, RIL, inflation

Consumer protection: India’s redressal mechanisms being destroyed by apathy

The government’s consumer protection efforts should strike a balance the between the health of the economy and the wellbeing of consumers. Read more »
climate-induced migration in india

An inclusive approach towards climate-induced migration

With a rise in extreme events world over, it is essential to develop a conceptual framework to address climate-induced migration. Read more »
NPA

NPAs at 6-year low; but can banks withstand a global crisis?

One cannot ignore the fact that even at the lowest levels in six years, the NPA level of the Indian banking system is much higher than other large economies. Read more »