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 »
The RBI's record short dollar position has helped steady the rupee, but rising forward premiums expose the costs of currency intervention and the limits of exchange-rate management. #RBI #rupee Read more »
India's female workforce has nearly doubled, but an ICRIER study finds low-paid agriculture, weak earnings and unpaid work limit gains. #women Read more »
The RBI’s latest rate hike may contain inflation expectations, but food supply disruptions and costly oil imports require a stronger government response. #RBI #interestrates #inflation Read more »
The new Index of Services Production shows strong growth in retail, finance and real estate, while aviation and entertainment contract. #IIP Read more »
India's poverty rate has fallen sharply, but gaps in household consumption data complicate the World Bank's findings. Read more »
India's container manufacturing push must address production costs, quality and logistics inefficiencies to build a sustainable industry. #containers #shipping Read more »
India's real estate investment fell 31% in 2026 as domestic capital gained ground and affordable housing remained scarce. #realestate Read more »
India's insurance penetration is just 3.7%, and IRDAI must measure how effectively policies protect households from financial shocks. #insurance Read more »