Indian Ocean trade

Indian Ocean trade can anchor India’s growth aspirations

India must revive Indian Ocean trade links to build resilience against chokepoint risks and global supply shocks. #IndianOcean #trade #economy Read more »
Jan Suraksha

Jan Suraksha insurance cover needs a realistic reset

Jan Suraksha schemes have achieved scale; the next challenge is making their insurance cover meaningful for low-income households. #insurance #JanSuraksha Read more »
gold import

Gold imports, oil prices expose limits of austerity calls

Gold import curbs must address UAE trade routing, tariff incentives and household behaviour, not just patriotism. #Modi #gold #imports #crude Read more »
energy storage

India needs energy storage to manage global shocks

India’s vulnerability to energy shocks is not new. The country depends heavily on imported fossil fuels and conflict in West Asia has again exposed the fragility of supply chains. The policy gap... Read more »
pharma market,

Pharma market growth shifts to chronic care

Chronic disease demand is giving Indian pharma market recurring revenue, but pricing pressure and API dependence remain risks. #pharma Read more »
Women entrepreneurs india

Women entrepreneurs grow, but labour gaps persist

Women entrepreneurs and investors are gaining ground, but India’s labour market still denies them quality jobs and equal wages. Read more »
Informal sector jobs

Informal sector jobs expose India’s productivity crisis

ASUSE 2025 shows a strong rise in informal sector jobs creation, but weak wages and low productivity remain major concerns. #jobs Read more »
US tariff ruling

US tariff ruling: What it means for India trade talks

US tariff ruling curbs President Donald Trump’s 10% tariff under Section 122, but trade uncertainty remains. Read more »
China FDI policy

China FDI policy shifts from blanket curbs to safeguards

India’s selective easing of China FDI policy recognises that manufacturing ambitions need capital, technology and supply-chain depth. #FDI Read more »
Jal Jeevan Mission

Jal Jeevan Mission needs a shift from taps to tested water

Jal Jeevan Mission has expanded tap connections, but climate stress, groundwater depletion and contamination make safe drinking water an unfinished agenda. #JalJeewanMission #water Read more »