India-Russia relations

Why India-Russia relations will withstand western pressure

Western coercion cannot put a wedge in India-Russia relations because of the structural and strategic nature of the ties. Read more »
India-Russia trade

India-Russia trade ambitions face geopolitics and hard economics

India and Russia outlined bold trade targets, but sanctions pressure, payment hurdles and structural imbalances limit what can realistically be achieved under India-Russia trade pact. #Russia #trade Read more »
IndiGo crisis and systemic crisis in aviation

Indigo crisis: Market concentration raises systemic risks

The IndiGo crisis reveals how monopolies in key sectors create systemic risks for consumers. Read more »
Rupee depreciation

Rupee depreciation: The currency faces a slow, structural slide

The rupee depreciation at 90 against the dollar is largely because structural trade and capital-flow pressures have overpowered periodic RBI intervention. #RBI #rupee Read more »
GDP deflator

GDP deflator warning: How did the nominal growth weaken

India’s strong GDP numbers mask a worrying slump in nominal growth, driven by a 24-quarter low GDP deflator that distorts policy signals and fiscal planning. #GDP Read more »
FDI inflows into india

Why FDI inflows are faltering — and how policy must respond

India’s weakening net FDI inflows show that the global cycle has turned and domestic policy must close deep structural gaps. Read more »
deregulation

Deregulation drive: Can states deliver the next big reform?

India’s nationwide deregulation sweep seeks to modernise rules across land, labour, environment and services, but its success will depend on state capacity and political will. #reforms #policy #business Read more »
Jal Jeevan Mission complaints

Jal Jeevan Mission complaints expose governance strain

The increase in complaints under Jal Jeevan Mission reflects pressures on procurement, monitoring, and local capacity. Read more »
Sanchar Saathi app

Sanchar Saathi app and the boundaries of state power

India’s brief experiment with forcing Sanchar Saathi app onto every smartphone exposes a deeper constitutional debate over surveillance, consent and state overreach. #SancharSaathi Read more »
GST revenues

GST revenues lose steam: Structural issue or transition pain?

GST revenues slowed sharply in November, signalling emerging stress in the tax system after the rollout of reforms. #GST #GST2.0 Read more »