The 8th Pay Commission

8th pay commission: Fiscal challenge looms for states

The 8th Pay Commission will trigger a major wage and pension shock for state governments that will test India’s fiscal federalism. Read more »
CBSE performance cards

CBSE performance cards: How data could redefine teaching

CBSE performance cards seek to make schools data-driven — but its success depends on how teachers use the insights to improve learning. #CBSE #NEP Read more »
OPEC+ output hike

How OPEC+ action could strain India’s energy bill

A modest OPEC+ output hike may deepen India’s import bill, raise inflation risks, and test the limits of its energy transition strategy. Read more »
India rolls out GST 2.0 reforms

Inside GST 2.0 reforms: Will India’s tax overhaul work?

Auto-registration, faster refunds, and AI audits mark GST 2.0 reforms, but deeper governance fixes will decide its success. Read more »
discom reforms

Can discom reforms finally fix India’s power sector?

India’s new discom reforms link fiscal discipline with renewable energy growth. #discom #reforms #power Read more »
unified labour database in india

Unified labour database: Efficiency gain or surveillance risk?

Linking e-Shram, NCS, ASEEM and Udyam data into a unified labour database promises mobility — but lacks robust worker privacy safeguards. Read more »
Delhi's missing air quality data

Delhi air quality data blackout raises accountability questions

Missing air quality data exposes poor oversight and weak environmental accountability in Delhi. Read more »
India's telecom industry

Inside India’s telecom industry: Can Vi and BSNL Compete Again?

The Supreme Court’s AGR reprieve gives Vi hope — but policy action is key to ensuring competition in India's telecom industry. Read more »
Stablecoins India

How stablecoins threaten India’s monetary sovereignty

The rise of stablecoins could weaken RBI’s influence over liquidity, seigniorage, and inflation. #stablecoins Read more »
India's COP30 agenda

India’s COP30 agenda puts adaptation at the centre of climate action

India’s COP30 agenda focuses on finance reform, adaptation, and just transition—turning climate diplomacy into a survival strategy. #COP30 Read more »