India’s jobless rate fell to 5.1% in July–September 2026, while urban youth unemployment rose to 18.9%, exposing a shortage of suitable first jobs. #unemployment Read more »
Lower tariffs under India-EU FTA may bring more European models to India, but the larger gain would come from car exports to overseas markets. #EU #FTA Read more »
The proposed ₹7,000 crore bulk drug manufacturing scheme targets Chinese import dependence, but the real test is whether domestic plants can win repeat orders. #pharma Read more »
Overseas borrowing surge shows why Indian companies should weigh dollar loans against rupee financing over the full life of the debt. Read more »
The demonetisation experiment disrupted economic activity, expanded tax scrutiny and exposed the limits of fighting black money through cash bans. #demonetisation Read more »
Mudra loans have expanded credit access for women, but smaller loans may restrict their ability to grow businesses and create jobs. #Mudra #loans #credit Read more »
The 16th Finance Commission's tax devolution formula has retained states' share of central taxes at 41%, leaving unresolved questions about revenue powers, untied transfers and spending flexibility. #tax #states Read more »
India needs a viable public sector telecom operator for strategic connectivity and competition, but preserving BSNL does not justify keeping MTNL alive indefinitely. #BSNL #MTNL Read more »
The plan to reconsider legal immunity for social media platforms is justified, but blanket liability could encourage censorship and hurt smaller technology companies. #socialmedia Read more »
The government wants to double the freight share of coastal shipping and inland waterways by 2047, but poor connectivity, additional handling costs and uncertain volumes remain obstacles. Read more »