AYUSH, Ayurveda

Govt needs to bridge the gap between AYUSH promotion and progress

Underutilisation and implementation challenges cast a shadow on India's dream of mainstreaming traditional medicine with AYUSH thrust. #AYUSH #Ayurveda #healthcare Read more »
Big Tech regulation

Big tech regulation: Lessons for India from Korean fiasco

South Korea's stalled attempt for Big Tech regulation highlights the global struggle to rein in tech giants while fostering healthy digital ecosystems. #BigTech #SouthKorea #India Read more »
highway development, infrastructure, capex

India’s highway development ambitions hit a speedbump in FY24

Despite economic challenges, India pushes ahead with its highway development plans, only to fall short of its ambitious targets. #highway #infrastructure Read more »
SEZ programme

India must rethink SEZ programme, embrace inclusive growth

Comprehensive reforms are needed as India confronts shortcomings of its SEZ programme in terms of land, jobs, and environment. #SEZ #landreforms Read more »
India's rural-urban divide

Rural-urban divide: Strategies to achieve inclusive growth, close employment gap

From productivity gaps to social barriers, the rural-urban divide impacts millions of people – but solutions do exist. Read more »
Japanese economy loses third spot to Germany

Japanese economy’s struggles expose systemic vulnerabilities

The Japanese economy, struggling against a recession and demographic challenges, has been pushed to the fourth position by Germany. Read more »
Indian pharma industry, generic drugs industry

India’s generic drugs industry needs a trade tune-up

Balancing affordability and innovation in the face of data exclusivity clauses becomes crucial for India's generic drugs industry. #pharma #R&D #EFTA #trade Read more »
WTO

WTO ministerial must mend the fractured trade order

With dispute settlement paralysed and trust shaken, the WTO ministerial must strive to forge global trade cooperation. #WTO #AbuDhabi #globaltrade Read more »
real estate, insolvency and bankruptcy

IBBI seeks to fix India’s real estate insolvency woes

While the new real estate insolvency norms offer hope, there is a need to find solutions for troubled unfinished projects. Read more »
unemployment rate is not a nuanced policy tool

Urban unemployment data mask gender gap, quality of work

Beyond five-year low urban unemployment numbers lies a tale of uneven progress, where women struggle, gig work flourishes. #NSO #unemployment #PLFS #employmentdata Read more »