digital finance

Digital finance tests the foundations of macroeconomics

Digital finance, income uncertainty and household expectations may be changing how monetary policy affects India's economy. #digitalfinance Read more »
Urban youth unemployment

Urban youth unemployment rises as jobless rate falls

India’s jobless rate fell to 5.1% in July–September 2026, while urban youth unemployment rose to 18.9%, exposing a shortage of suitable first jobs. #unemployment Read more »
Overseas borrowing

Overseas borrowing binge can cost Indian companies dear

Overseas borrowing surge shows why Indian companies should weigh dollar loans against rupee financing over the full life of the debt. Read more »
NRI deposits

NRI deposits become India’s forex safety net once again

From the 1991 crisis to the 2026 forex swap scheme, India's NRI deposit mobilisation has grown dramatically. #forex Read more »
Demonetisation @ 10

Demonetisation @ 10: The costs and the lessons

The demonetisation experiment disrupted economic activity, expanded tax scrutiny and exposed the limits of fighting black money through cash bans. #demonetisation Read more »
Mudra loans

Mudra loans: Women get more accounts, less credit

Mudra loans have expanded credit access for women, but smaller loans may restrict their ability to grow businesses and create jobs. #Mudra #loans #credit Read more »
Tax devolution

Tax devolution leaves states short of fiscal autonomy

The 16th Finance Commission's tax devolution formula has retained states' share of central taxes at 41%, leaving unresolved questions about revenue powers, untied transfers and spending flexibility. #tax #states Read more »
cash transfers to women

Can cash transfers empower women?

Cash transfers might offer immediate support, but lasting economic empowerment depends on women’s access to jobs, assets and productive resources. Read more »
Energy subsidies

Energy subsidies must pass the household affordability test

India’s energy subsidies need to be judged by household affordability, sustained LPG use and the risk of excluding eligible families. #energy #LPG Read more »
India's coastal shipping

India’s coastal shipping ambitions face a cost hurdle

The government wants to double the freight share of coastal shipping and inland waterways by 2047, but poor connectivity, additional handling costs and uncertain volumes remain obstacles. Read more »