state debt

State debt worries deepen amid rising borrowings

Mounting state debt caused by heavy borrowing to fund welfare and deficits risks crowding out growth and pushing India’s subnational finances to a breaking point. #statedebt #economy #GSDP Read more »
India-China trade

India-China trade: NITI Aayog hints at a pragmatic turn

As US turns protectionist, the government is taking a relook at the India-China trade strategy to boost exports to the second largest economy. #US #India #China #trade Read more »
Kerala wildlife bill

Wildlife bill put Kerala on legal collision course with Centre

The state’s forest and wildlife bills could clash with central statutes, weakening protections for endangered species and forest governance. #Kerala #wildlife Read more »
energy security

India’s energy security hinges on smart transitions

As oil output declines and coal endures, India must balance energy security with its 2030 renewables and net-zero goals. #energysecurity Read more »
RBI, Bank grievance redressal,

Bank grievance redressal system in for an overhaul

RBI’s new framework for bank grievance redressal seeks to ensure compensation matching actual loss and to strengthen trust. #RBI #banking Read more »
risk guarantee fund

Risk guarantee fund may revive India’s infra push

The risk guarantee fund could ease financing hurdles, attract foreign investors, and accelerate India’s infrastructure growth. #infra #policy Read more »
pulse self-sufficiency mission

Pulse self-sufficiency mission tests fiscal limits

The pulse self-sufficiency mission eyes food security, but climate stress and trade-offs with other crops remain unresolved. Read more »
teacher training

CBSE’s teacher training programme faces real-world test

CBSE’s new teacher training programme promises change, but lasting impact depends on design, reach, and rural access. #Teachertraining #CBSE #policy Read more »
Himalayan glaciers

Retreat of Himalayan glaciers threatens South Asia’s future

Melting Himalayan glaciers endanger rivers, farms, and cities, putting nearly two billion people across South Asia at grave risk. #Himalaya #glaciers Read more »
green steel, carbon emissions, Tata Steel, public-private partnerships

Green steel transition tests industry, governments

Governments and corporations face tough choices as green steel becomes a must for global decarbonisation. #steel #TataSteel Read more »