Air pollution

Air pollution is now a drag on India’s economic growth

Air pollution now hurts India’s GDP, labour productivity, healthcare costs, and long-term human capital. #GDP Read more »
migrant labour

Migrant labour shortage exposes South India’s industrial vulnerability

Southern industries must adapt as migrant labour become more selective about wages, security and relocation. #migrantlabour #SouthIndia Read more »
gold demand

India’s gold demand is a hedge, not a weakness

India’s gold demand persists because households treat it as insurance against uncertainty, not merely as luxury. #gold Read more »
informal economy india

Informal economy: Why shadow work defies regulation

The informal economy employs billions, but remains hard to measure, regulate, and protect because it sits outside formal systems. Read more »
Indian Ocean trade

Indian Ocean trade can anchor India’s growth aspirations

India must revive Indian Ocean trade links to build resilience against chokepoint risks and global supply shocks. #IndianOcean #trade #economy Read more »
Informal sector jobs

Informal sector jobs expose India’s productivity crisis

ASUSE 2025 shows a strong rise in informal sector jobs creation, but weak wages and low productivity remain major concerns. #jobs Read more »
US tariff ruling

US tariff ruling: What it means for India trade talks

US tariff ruling curbs President Donald Trump’s 10% tariff under Section 122, but trade uncertainty remains. Read more »
MSME credit

MSME credit boom bypasses India’s smallest firms

India’s MSME credit push must move beyond headline loan growth to reach micro enterprises and informal units. #MSME Read more »
Fiscal Health Index ranking

Fiscal Health Index: When rankings hide weak states

Fiscal Health Index rankings obscure structural weaknesses, and mislead on true capacity of state governments. Read more »
FDI inflows

FDI inflows rebound, but capital quality issues persist

The FDI inflows rebound needs scrutiny of greenfield projects, routed capital, and technology transfer. #FDI Read more »