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 green hydrogen ambitions are running up against high production costs, infrastructure gaps and uncertain domestic demand. Read more »
IRDAI’s insurance reforms must address unsuitable advice and forced loan bundling while preserving access to useful cover. #IRDAI #insurance Read more »
Faculty shortages and administrative workloads weaken university research, and India needs better recruitment and protected research time. #university Read more »
US midterm results will strengthen scrutiny of Trump’s policies while leaving major obstacles to trade and fiscal reform. Read more »
India's oil dependence exposes the rupee, trade deficit and inflation to the Iran war, and monetary policy offers limited protection. #Iran #oil Read more »
Kerala lacks reliable male infertility data, and better surveys and affordable treatment could strengthen reproductive healthcare and ageing policy. #Kerala #infertility Read more »
The Uttar Pradesh election 2027 could turn on joblessness, Dalit votes and electoral-roll deletions as polls show conflicting trends. Read more »
India's microfinance sector faces high borrowing costs and debt stress, and direct bank lending to self-help groups offers an alternative. Read more »
South Australia’s ban on political donations could offer other democracies a new way to curb the influence of wealth on politics. Read more »