bus fleet

Doubling electric bus fleet is India’s most efficient climate reform

India’s metros tend to grab headlines, but expanding bus fleets is the fastest and surest way to cut congestion and pollution in cities. #bus #electricbus #transport Read more »
core sector industries growth

Industrial recovery faces risks despite core sector gains

Coal and steel spur core sector growth, but weak consumer demand and policy gaps threaten India’s bid for broad-based growth. Read more »
H-1B visa fee

H-1B visa fee hike forces Indian IT recalibrate US strategy

Indian IT majors will cut their dependence on H-1B visas as US policy shifts, while mid-tier firms brace for margin pressure. #H1-B #visa #US #Trump #IndianIT Read more »
Stubble burning and air pollution

Stubble burning: Delhi’s toxic air crisis needs tough action

Stubble burning fuels Delhi’s winter smog; selective penalties and crop diversification are essential to cut pollution at its source. Read more »
India-UAE CEPA

India-UAE CEPA sets stage for green energy and fintech push

The India-UAE CEPA has nearly doubled trade flows and is now eyeing $100 billion in non-oil commerce within four years. #India #UAE #CEPA Read more »
GST 2.0

GST 2.0 promises savings, but will consumers benefit?

GST 2.0 cuts tax rates on essentials and cars, but whether consumers see lower prices depends on business passthrough. #GST #tax #FMCG Read more »
Tax collections, direct taxes, refund delays, middle class burden

India’s tax collections surge rests on middle class strain

India’s rising tax collections rely more on refund delays than broad-based growth, raising questions of fiscal sustainability. #Tax #GST #middleclass Read more »
home cooling

Decarbonising home cooling: Design first, finance next

Better insulation and passive home cooling can cut emissions and energy costs while protecting health in a warming India. #energy #sustainability Read more »
jobs data

India’s jobs data masks structural employment crisis

The latest jobs data hides weak job quality, underemployment, and deep structural flaws in India’s labour market. #jobs #unemployment #PLFS Read more »
Competition reforms

Competition reforms key to India’s digital future

India must pursue competition reforms by revising CCI powers, procurement rules, and penalties to ensure fair markets and curb dominance in the digital and public sectors. Read more »