Migrant worker exodus Kerala

Migrant worker exodus exposes Kerala’s economic fault lines

The election-season migrant worker exodus has hit Kerala’s construction, plywood, hotels and fisheries sectors. #migrants #worker #Kerala Read more »
State market borrowings

State market borrowings reshape India’s federal finances

Rising state market borrowings show how welfare promises, infrastructure spending and weak revenues are straining budgets. #statedebt Read more »
India-US trade deal, Section 301 tariffs, India trade policy

India-US trade deal: Tariff relief cannot mean surrender

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 »
RBI plastic notes

RBI plastic notes plan shows cash still rules India

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 and remittances

Kerala remittances cannot replace jobs at home

Kerala migration created wealth and stability, but the next challenge is converting diaspora capital into productive jobs at home. Read more »
Energy security

Energy security: India must be prepared for oil supply disruptions

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 »
anti-dumping duties

Anti-dumping duties and India’s import dilemma

India must use anti-dumping duties selectively to counter unfair imports without hurting its global competitiveness. #antidumping #imports #India Read more »
RBI surplus transfer

RBI surplus transfer: Why the fiscal windfall is not permanent

A record RBI surplus transfer may ease borrowing pressure on the Union government, yet dependence on central bank income carries fiscal risks. #RBI #dividend Read more »
PM Modi's seven appeals

Modi’s seven appeals need policy backing

Prime Minister Modi’s seven appeal can create public seriousness, but India’s oil, fertiliser and gold vulnerabilities need price signals and policy action. Read more »
fuel subsidies

Targeted fuel subsidies can ease India’s oil price pain

Rising crude prices have revived India’s old fuel subsidies dilemma: protect households without weakening fiscal discipline. #India #crude #subsidies Read more »