PLI scheme

PLI Scheme: Rs 41,000 crore unutilised funds raise questions about effectiveness

Despite ambitious goals, the PLI scheme faces tepid response from companies in some sectors, leading to unspent funds and calls for adjustments. #PLIscheme Read more »
innovation fund, R&D

Rs 1 trillion innovation fund can unlock India’s investment lag

The Budget allocation of Rs 1 trillion innovation fund can bridge the gap between R&D leaders as India is struggling with low spending and a weak patents regime. #R&D #innovation #Budget Read more »
Budget 2025 presentation

Budget 2025 focuses on core groups, seeks sustainable growth

Despite election year compulsions, Budget 2025 throws up no surprise, prioritises long-term stability. Read more »
India's space sector

India’s space sector: Chandrayaan-3 fuels startup investment boom

Following Chandrayaan-3's historic moon landing, India's space sector startups have witnessed a significant surge in investments, signalling a new era of growth and innovation in the sector. #spacesector #startups #Chandrayaan Read more »
PMAY-U, Urban planning

PMAY-U successor to reimagine urban housing with flexibility, focus

PMAY-U laid the foundation, but the new scheme will address challenges like location, quality, and financing, redefining affordability in housing. #PMAY-U #housingforall Read more »
Indian economy, unequality

Indian economy embraces AI, but can it tackle inequality?

$7 trillion beckons, but Indian economy's success hinges on ensuring that marginalised communities are not left behind. #unequality #IndianEconomy #Budget2024 Read more »
cities and climate change

Ticking time bomb: Can our cities survive climate change?

The world’s megacities are facing the brunt of climate change with extreme weather, rising seas, and heatwaves ravaging urban centres. Read more »
coal gasification

Can coal gasification clean India’s energy act

India unveils an ambitious coal gasification plan to transform a climate villain, into a cleaner partner for its energy journey. #coal #greenenergy #sustainability Read more »
global supply chain, red sea attacks, trade deficit, exports

Red Sea attacks threaten supply chains, global prices

Red Sea attacks by Houthis spark expensive rerouting, price hikes, and global supply chain jitters. #Houthis #Redsea #Palestine #Israel #globalsupplychain #foodprices Read more »
Canada's visa cap

Open for business, closed for students? Canada’s visa cap raises red flags

Facing a housing crisis and public pressure, Canada blocks new international student permits for two years, impacting thousands, especially Indians. #Canada #education Read more »