The government's latest equity infusion into Vodafone Idea may delay collapse, but India risks turning its telecom sector into a state-subsidised duopoly. #VodafoneIdea #telecom #Airtel #Jio Read more »
Amid low tariffs, payment delays, and uneven state implementation, Ayushman Bharat is struggling to balance electoral ambition with operational realism. #pmjay #ayushmanbharat Read more »
Despite impressive gains in smartphone exports, the PLI scheme faces mounting criticism over execution delays, import dependence, and limited impact on innovation. #PLI #manufacturing #MakeinIndia Read more »
Government schemes and banks have failed to meet MSME funding needs—only a digital overhaul can truly ensure access to finance. #MSME #MSME funding Read more »
Through Liberation Day tariffs, President #Trump imperils not just American competitiveness but the stability of the global trading system. #liberationday #tariffwar Read more »
A decade after its launch, the Smart Cities Mission has delivered patchy progress, exposing deep flaws in urban governance and accountability. #SmartCitiesMission #policy Read more »
The outlook for the rupee in 2025-26 hinges on foreign inflows, services exports, and India’s ability to sustain economic momentum amid global headwinds. Read more »
The joint crediting mechanism promises to lower India’s clean energy costs while helping Japan meet its climate targets without sacrificing credibility. #creditingmechanism #India #Japan Read more »
As Washington turns inwards, UK foreign policy must abandon illusions of transatlantic privilege and work on meaningful ties with Europe. Read more »
As India cracks down on fraud and money laundering, it must ensure that protective regulations do not impact financial inclusion. #policy #financialinclusion Read more »