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 »
RBI's inflation target, RBI rate cut

Time for an RBI rate cut as high real rates threaten demand

Soft inflation, high real rates, and slowing momentum make a 25 bps RBI rate cut both timely and prudent. #RBI #ratecut #inflation Read more »
green finance

India’s green finance gap snowballing into a crisis

State capacity, carbon markets, and stronger capital markets are essential to bridge India's green finance gap. #greenfinance Read more »
indian economy private investment

Indian economy: Inflation cools but investment lags

Fiscal consolidation, monetary policy caution, and deeper reforms will shape Indian economy’s outlook for FY26. Read more »
India-EU FTA soon

India-EU FTA and CBAM: The coming carbon tax shock

The India-EU FTA will expose carbon-intensive exporters and hurt export competitiveness unless decarbonisation accelerates. Read more »
Affordable housing

Affordable housing: Urban India needs a public-land strategy

Affordable housing supply in India has collapsed, making urban home ownership an elite preserve. #affordablehousing #DDA Read more »
STATE capital expenditure

Why states miss their capital expenditure targets

States continue to miss their capital expenditure targets due to weak revenues, rigid budgets, and political incentives. #statefinances #capex Read more »
India GDP growth

India’s 8.2% GDP growth: Boom or sugar high?

India’s 8.2% GDP growth marred by weak jobs and consumption, raising questions about its sustainability. #GDP #economy Read more »