cryptocurrencies, crypto

Uncertain future: Are cryptocurrencies headed towards a great winter?

While cryptocurrency obsession is real, the government of India has not been that enamoured with the prospect of digital currencies in its financial ecosystem. Read more »
big tech regulation

ONDC: Can govt’s e-commerce platform emulate UPI success

ONDC looks to connect and empower crores of small retailers in India, but it may fail to repeat the mega success of payment gateway UPI. Read more »
manufacturing sector

Mobile manufacturing: India struggles against Chinese dominance

India's mobile manufacturing industry is struggling despite Narendra Modi government’s make in India push and the PLI scheme. Read more »
The world is facing a cost-of-living crisis

Cost-of-living crisis on focus as G20 leaders seek to ward off global recession

The current cost-of-living crisis warrants coordinated international action led by G20 nations to ensure high economic growth and productivity. Read more »
skilling of youth key to prosperity

Time for govts, businesses to revive skilling efforts

The Covid-19 crisis saw businesses ignoring skilling of youth because of the strict lockdown measures announced by governments to curb the spread of the pandemic. Read more »
india's school education crisis

Demographic dividend: Can India benefit from its young population

India’s demographic dividend is at an inflection point -- from hereon, the share of the youth in population will fall while the share of elderly will surge. Read more »
EV, electric vehicles future

Auto industry stares at disruption as world moves towards electric vehicles

The demand for electric vehicles is expected to grow exponentially as the world nations and businesses race to meet their emission cut targets. Read more »
GST regime, budget 2023

Five-year itch: GST regime needs reforms to regain credibility

GST regime: The initiative towards “One Nation, One Tax, One Market” was expected to shore up revenue collection in the country and to strengthen Centre-state relationship. Read more »
Extreme weather events

Climate change: From Paris to Sydney, extreme weather events send out dire warning

Extreme weather events: Parts of the world are experiencing unprecedented heat beating all-time highs in at least a half-dozen countries this summer. Read more »
energy imports, coal energy

India’s coal riddle: Surging imports despite huge reserves

Quality issues and an inability to ramp up domestic production force India to import coal despite exorbitant global prices. Read more »