China’s 15th Five-Year Plan document

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan bets on tech-led global power

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan is less about growth and more about commanding future technologies, supply chains and standards. Read more »
high-speed rail corridors

India’s high-speed rail ambitions face tough funding test

India’s seven new high-speed rail corridors promise faster travel, but the real test is whether the state can finance and execute them without repeating Mumbai-Ahmedabad’s delays. #IndianRailways Read more »
energy security

India’s energy security dilemma over Russian oil

US pressure to curb Russian oil imports exposes India’s deeper vulnerability: dependence on imported crude for energy security in a weaponised global market. #Russianoil #Energysecurity Read more »
Maharashtra economy

Maharashtra economy: Regional imbalance threatens long-term gains

The Maharashtra economy is set to grow at 7.9% in 2025-26, but regional inequality, agrarian stress and urban overload could limit long-term gains. Read more »
Lead Bank Scheme

Lead Bank Scheme reform must match India’s credit reality

The RBI’s draft circular updates the Lead Bank Scheme, but India’s financial system has changed too much for procedural reform to be enough. Read more »
Trump foreign policy doctrine

Trump’s foreign policy: India should read the pattern correctly

President Donald Trump’s foreign policy and his handling of America's allies shows India must rely on leverage, not leader-level chemistry. Read more »
Food procurement policy

Grain surplus shows why food procurement policy must change

India’s rice and wheat surplus stocks reflect not just food security, but also a cereal-heavy procurement policy that now imposes fiscal and ecological costs. #foodgrain #PDS Read more »
coal, energy security

India’s energy security cannot rest on coal alone

Iran war has revived fears over oil and LNG disruption, raising concerns about India’s energy security, and showing why coal cannot replace a balanced long-term strategy. #LNG #coal Read more »
India-Canada trade pact

India-Canada trade deal is back, but trust and terms will decide its fate

India-Canada trade target is big, yet CEPA will face dairy, services and political overhang risks that once derailed bilateral ties. Read more »
LPG import dependence

LPG import dependence meets Hormuz disruption: Indian kitchens may feel the pinch

Diversifying LPG imports, maximising refinery output, and using exports as a shock absorber can help manage the shortages in near term. #LPG Read more »