GIFT City, SEZs, industrial parks

Scrap SEZs — Make India one giant factory floor

Decades of tinkering turned SEZs into India’s biggest land scam; only a nationwide duty-free regime can power a genuine manufacturing leap. #SEZs Read more »
drug abuse

India’s drug abuse crisis hits alarming proportions

As drug abuse-related crimes rise and cartels exploit weak links, India must act fast with education, tech-driven policing, and global best practices. #drugs #drugabuse #Kerala #Punjab Read more »
FMCG

Premium FMCG is rising — but only in select urban clusters

Premiumisation is not a national trend but a micro-cluster phenomenon, with south-west Bengaluru and West Delhi leading the shift in FMCG spending. #FMCG Read more »
ethanol blending

India’s ethanol blending push faces US trade pressure

India’s ethanol blending plan is under threat as US demands market access, threatening energy self-reliance and rural livelihoods. #ethanolblending #US #trade Read more »
real-time data

India needs real-time data for smarter governance

Without real-time data, India risks relying on outdated metrics that fail to capture economic shocks or guide urgent interventions. #policy #governance #realtimedata Read more »
SEZ India

New SEZ rules target high-tech manufacturing boom

The revised SEZ rules slash land requirements and ease compliance to boost semiconductor and electronics investments in India. #SEZ #semiconductor #manufacturing Read more »
India in aerospace manufacturing

Aerospace manufacturing: India eyes foothold in global market

With rising passenger demand and global partnerships, India is laying the groundwork to become a serious contender in aerospace manufacturing. #boeing #airbus #embraer #aviation Read more »
crypto regulation in India

Trump’s crypto wave threatens India’s rupee sovereignty

Donald Trump’s crypto populism is forcing every emerging economy to choose between hard-won monetary sovereignty and a digital dollar turbocharged by politics. Read more »
RBI repo rate cut

Repo rate cut done—now the hard work of reform begins

A surprise 50 bps repo rate cut and Rs 2.5 lakh crore liquidity surge are only Act I; sustained growth hinges on equal doses of fiscal restraint and structural reform. #interestrate #inflation Read more »
PLI scheme

PLI scheme for batteries falters as companies miss deadlines

With global battery demand soaring, India must revamp the PLI scheme to reduce import reliance and nurture a competitive manufacturing base. #PLIscheme #PLIforBattery #PLI #policy Read more »