migration survey

New migration survey can fix policy blind spots

India’s 2026-27 migration survey looks to replace outdated data with a modern picture of labour mobility. #migration #survey Read more »
urban homelessness india

Urban homelessness exposes deep policy failures

Growing urban homelessness reveals gaps in SUH, PMAY-U and urban policy, weak planning, and fragile social protection. Read more »
US immigration crash

US immigration decline signals a global labour reset

India must respond to the sharp drop in US immigration with a plan for skilled talent, remote work, and services exports. Read more »
employment crisis

Employment crisis deepens despite headline number stability

India’s employment crisis is no longer just about job scarcity. It now reflects growing distress in cities and a deepening gender divide. #unemployment Read more »
fiscal federalism

Fiscal federalism: Why long-term capex loans matter now

The Centre's 50-year interest-free loans to states mark a shift in fiscal federalism, but raise concerns over autonomy. Read more »
India-US trade deal

India-US trade deal nears completion

The near-closure of the first phase of the India-US trade deal offers relief to exporters—but the harder battles over market access and long-term rules still lie ahead. #India #US #trade Read more »
COP30, Climate finance

At COP30, India’s push for climate finance hits a familiar wall

COP30’s retreat on climate finance signals the persistence of a global order where ambition in the South remains hostage to money from the North. #Climatefinance #COP30 Read more »
Russia Ukraine war 2025

Ukraine war: Why a frozen conflict now looks inevitable

The Ukraine war is shifting towards a frozen conflict as exhaustion rises, putting the western powers in a dilemma. Read more »
India-China pharma

India-China pharma trade opens up a $6 bn opportunity

India-China pharma trade opens a huge export opportunity amid Beijing’s procurement reforms and shifting global markets. #pharma Read more »
India economic growth paradox

Economic growth: Can India break the 6%–6.5% barrier

India’s economic growth can beat the 6–6.5 per cent consensus if policymakers leverage low private debt, young workers and export opportunities. Read more »