BSNL

BSNL needs a revival plan. MTNL needs an exit strategy

India needs a viable public sector telecom operator for strategic connectivity and competition, but preserving BSNL does not justify keeping MTNL alive indefinitely. #BSNL #MTNL Read more »
Insurance reform

Insurance reform must protect the borrower’s right to refuse

IRDAI’s insurance reforms must address unsuitable advice and forced loan bundling while preserving access to useful cover. #IRDAI #insurance Read more »
Cement industry consolidation

Cement industry consolidation tests competition law

India’s cement industry consolidation calls for regional scrutiny of pricing power, merger benefits and the loss of independent rivals. #cement Read more »
Real estate investment

Real estate investment falls as housing costs rise

India's real estate investment fell 31% in 2026 as domestic capital gained ground and affordable housing remained scarce. #realestate Read more »
Insurance penetration

Insurance penetration reflects India’s household risks

India's insurance penetration is just 3.7%, and IRDAI must measure how effectively policies protect households from financial shocks. #insurance Read more »
Startup funding

Startup funding recovery leaves smaller firms behind

India's Startup funding recovery recovery favours larger deals, leaving early-stage and deeptech startups struggling to secure funding. #startups #funding Read more »
IDBI Bank

IDBI Bank sale tests India’s privatisation strategy

The ₹52,878 crore sale of IDBI Bank to Fairfax could encourage more foreign investment in Indian banking, but the difficulties of valuation and regulation remain. #IDBI #Banking Read more »
AI adoption can lift MSME productivity

AI adoption can lift MSME productivity, only if businesses can act on it

AI adoption alone will not raise MSME productivity without integrated business software, working capital and better government support. #AI #MSME Read more »
insurance commission

Will insurance commission cuts make policies cheaper?

IRDAI’s proposed insurance commission caps aim to curb mis-selling, but could affect insurance affordability, distribution and industry growth. #commission Read more »
Insurance penetration

IRDAI’s commission caps could reshape insurance distribution

The proposed IRDAI’s commission caps could lower insurance distribution costs while testing whether distributors will keep selling difficult-to-place products. #IRDAI #insurance Read more »