eShram

eShram’s 31.82 crore registrations mask gaps in social security

eShram's success depends on accessible verification, grievance redressal and data protection, alongside registration and scheme integration. #EShram Read more »
RBI rate hike

RBI rate hike puts household finances under pressure

India's growing household debt raises concerns over the impact of RBI rate hikes on consumption, savings and loan repayments. #RBI Read more »
job numbers india

Union government’s job numbers are misleading

Behind the surge in EPFO numbers lies an uncomfortable question: are we measuring job numbers or merely recording existing workers differently? Read more »
gold loans

What rising gold loans tell about household finances

The rapid growth of gold loans raises concerns about household financial resilience, particularly when borrowers pledge jewellery to repay existing debt. #gold #loans Read more »
Higher producer prices

Higher producer prices do not mean a manufacturing revival

Producer prices are rising, but stronger orders and better margins must support the case for a manufacturing revival. #manufacturing Read more »
Domestic investors cannot shield rupee from FPI outflows

Domestic investors cannot shield rupee from FPI outflows

Buying by domestic investors offers only limited protection against dollar outflows, higher oil costs, and pressure on India’s external accounts. #investors Read more »
India-New Zealand FTA

India-New Zealand FTA faces the test of commercial use

India-New Zealand FTA widens trade and professional mobility while retaining farm safeguards and setting a private investment ambition. #India #NewZealand #FTA Read more »
Global public debt

Global public debt is narrowing India’s fiscal choices

Rising global public debt could raise India’s financing costs and constrain development spending as governments refinance at higher rates. #publicdebt Read more »
China's non-tariff barriers

China’s non-tariff barriers expose limits of India’s FTA push

Trade agreements promise export growth, but non-tariff barriers and domestic weaknesses limit gains for Indian manufacturers. #China #FTA Read more »
BRICS supply chain resilience

BRICS can help Indian MSMEs climb global value chains

For India’s MSMEs, the gains from global trade will depend on whether they can finance export orders, meet overseas standards and move into higher-value production. #MSME #Tiruppur #BRICS Read more »