India's manufacturing industry

Manufacturing sector: Will Budget 2024-25 deliver growth?

Despite significant allocations and reforms, the success of Budget 2024-25 hinges on overcoming bureaucratic delays and global economic uncertainties. Read more »
Union Budget 2024-25

Union Budget 2024-25: Key takeaways from Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech

Union Budget 2024-25 offers a comprehensive review of the tax regime and strategic investments in infrastructure and social sectors to achieve balanced economic growth. #Budget Read more »
The Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled in Parliament.

Economic Survey 2023-24: Conservative growth with strategic reforms

The Economic Survey 2023-24 sets conservative growth targets for the Indian economy while detailing necessary structural reforms for sustainable development. Read more »
India-ASEAN FTA

India-ASEAN FTA: India seeks to revisit single tariff schedule

A wider negotiation strategy that looks beyond tariffs is needed to address non-transparent regulations and complex product certifications of India-ASEAN FTA. #ASEAN #FTA #trade Read more »
Drunk driving

Drunk driving: Law must address the overlap between legal driving, drinking age

Lower BAC levels and stricter enforcement are just one piece of the puzzle; robust data and education are crucial to prevent drunk driving. Read more »
food inflation, repo rate

Repo rate dilemma: Why RBI cannot ignore rising food, metal prices

Soaring food prices and industrial metal costs threaten to derail India's inflation fight, and force RBI to reconsider its repo rate policy stance. #inflation #MPCmeet Read more »
Modi 3.0

Modi 3.0: India’s strategic manoeuvring on the world stage

India will navigate complex relations with major powers during Modi 3.0, seeking strategic autonomy while fostering partnerships for defence and economic growth. Read more »
Low labour productivity in India

Labour productivity decline across sectors threatens economic growth

A skills gap and lack of investment in technology are the major factors behind low labour productivity in India's industrial sectors. Read more »
A universal pension scheme for India

Need a universal pension scheme for dignified retirement in India

A universal pension scheme can bridge the gap in coverage, offering financial security to millions of elderly citizens. Read more »
Karnataka bill

Karnataka bill for job quotas can open up a can of worms

Karnataka Bill: The proposed reservation for Kannadigas in private jobs sparks controversy, pitting job creation against local opportunities. #KarnatakaBill Read more »