India needs an anti-sanctions law, but a blunt statute could hurt domestic firms more than foreign coercion. #Trade Read more »
The USTR’s 12.5% tariff proposal has turned India-US trade deal negotiations into a test of policy autonomy. #trade #US Read more »
Imported inflation, fragile manufacturing and unequal burdens complicate textbook arguments supporting unrestricted rupee depreciation. Read more »
Govt's push for fiscal consolidation helped India meet its 2025-26 fiscal deficit target, but cuts across developmental ministries carry growth risks. #fiscalconsolidation Read more »
The election-season migrant worker exodus has hit Kerala’s construction, plywood, hotels and fisheries sectors. #migrants #worker #Kerala Read more »
Rising state market borrowings show how welfare promises, infrastructure spending and weak revenues are straining budgets. #statedebt Read more »
The India-US trade deal may cut tariff risk, but India must not trade policy autonomy for short-term relief. #US #India #tariffs Read more »
UPI is booming, but cash circulation is rising too. RBI plastic notes plan reflects India’s hybrid payments future. #RBI #cash #UPI Read more »
Kerala migration created wealth and stability, but the next challenge is converting diaspora capital into productive jobs at home. Read more »
The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows why India’s energy security needs must be matched by stronger oil, LPG and fertiliser resilience. #energy Read more »