The demonetisation experiment disrupted economic activity, expanded tax scrutiny and exposed the limits of fighting black money through cash bans. #demonetisation Read more »
Mudra loans have expanded credit access for women, but smaller loans may restrict their ability to grow businesses and create jobs. #Mudra #loans #credit Read more »
The 16th Finance Commission's tax devolution formula has retained states' share of central taxes at 41%, leaving unresolved questions about revenue powers, untied transfers and spending flexibility. #tax #states Read more »
India needs a viable public sector telecom operator for strategic connectivity and competition, but preserving BSNL does not justify keeping MTNL alive indefinitely. #BSNL #MTNL Read more »
The plan to reconsider legal immunity for social media platforms is justified, but blanket liability could encourage censorship and hurt smaller technology companies. #socialmedia Read more »
The government wants to double the freight share of coastal shipping and inland waterways by 2047, but poor connectivity, additional handling costs and uncertain volumes remain obstacles. Read more »
India’s cement industry consolidation calls for regional scrutiny of pricing power, merger benefits and the loss of independent rivals. #cement Read more »
US midterm results will strengthen scrutiny of Trump’s policies while leaving major obstacles to trade and fiscal reform. Read more »
India’s arbitration reforms need government departments to accept sound awards, assess appeals carefully and pay without delay. #arbitration Read more »
The CPI-IW revision must capture migrant workers, changing household spending and local costs to improve wage-linked inflation measurement. #CPI Read more »