India needs phased reform as urea price controls have made fertiliser subsidy fiscally open-ended and environmentally costly. #urea #fertiliser Read more »
Violent labour unrest may win short-term relief, but they weaken workers’ bargaining power and invite state repression. #labour Read more »
A GDP revision is usually conducted once in every five years, but was delayed due to the disruptions in economic activity from the GST rollout. Read more »
Clean air, affordable housing and reliable water must become basic standards for Indian cities. #Indiancities Read more »
Air pollution now hurts India’s GDP, labour productivity, healthcare costs, and long-term human capital. #GDP Read more »
The VBSA Bill seeks to replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE, but its centralised design raises federal and appellate concerns. Read more »
US-Iran talks show how sanctions, energy routes and credible threats now form one strategic bargaining system. #US #Iran #nuclear Read more »
The GRATK Treaty gives India a disclosure tool in foreign patent systems, but it falls short on consent, benefit sharing and enforcement. #GRATLTreaty #IntellectualProperty Read more »
India growth strategy is no longer about protection versus liberalisation, but how to build capabilities that make the economy globally indispensable. #growth #economy Read more »
India’s gold demand persists because households treat it as insurance against uncertainty, not merely as luxury. #gold Read more »