India's energy intensity

India’s energy intensity falls, but oil risk remains

Services growth, better technology and BEE schemes have cut India's energy intensity as crude dependence has increased over years. #energy #crude Read more »
India FDI

India FDI recovery masks a manufacturing gap

India FDI inflows rose 44% in 2025, but falling greenfield announcements show investors remain cautious about new factories. #FDI Read more »
India-EU FTA

India-EU FTA gives exporters access, not guaranteed orders

The India-EU FTA cuts tariffs across most trade, but standards, scale and investment will decide whether Indian exporters will gain. #India #EU #FTA Read more »
Standard Chartered India

Standard Chartered India trims retail for affluent clients

Standard Chartered India’s branch cuts show foreign banks retreating from mass retail and chasing affluent clients. #StandardChartered #banking Read more »
16th Finance Commission

Finance Commission narrows fiscal transparency for states

The 16th Finance Commission prepared state GSDP projections but did not publish them, weakening a useful fiscal benchmark. #FinanceCommission Read more »
India’s clean energy

India’s clean energy push must avoid new import traps

India’s clean energy push cannot swap oil dependence for dependence on imported solar, batteries and critical minerals. #energy #imports Read more »
District export initiative

District export initiative must move beyond maps

The district export initiative will work only if it solves testing, logistics, credit and buyer access for MSMEs. #exports #MSMEs Read more »
Trump FIFA row

Trump-FIFA controversy exposes weak sports governance

FIFA’s Balogun ruling after Trump interference shows how political influence can weaken sporting rules and public trust. Read more »
Tier-II cities

Tier-II cities redrawing India’s housing market

Real estate in Tier-II cities is no longer a speculative bet, but demand will still depend on local employment. #realestate Read more »
Act East policy, Indo-Pacific maritime security, India-New Zealand FTA

Act East policy moves from trade to maritime security

Prime Minister Modi’s three-nation visit shows Act East policy moving from commerce to sea lanes, minerals, defence exports and Pacific diplomacy. #ActEast Read more »