edible oil import dependence

India’s edible oil crisis calls for bold policy moves

Despite rising oilseed output, India remains heavily dependent on edible oil imports — draining billions in foreign exchange. Read more »
WEF gender gap report

How India treats women diminishes its global standing

India is ranked abysmally low in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap report and shows a downward slide compared to the other nations surveyed. Read more »
semiconductor

India’s $10bn semiconductor bet faces execution test

India’s ₹76,000 crore semiconductor plan is ambitious—but success depends on execution, integration, and long-term strategy. #semiconductor Read more »
CBDC vs UPI vs credit cards

India’s CBDC: Policy vision with unproven demand

The #RBI's #CBDC pilot lacks mass adoption, highlighting gaps in incentives, usability, and market relevance. #digitalrupee #upi Read more »
energy security and renewables

Rethinking energy security in a net-zero world

As the world shifts towards a cleaner energy future, ensuring energy security while managing the energy transition remains a complex challenge. Read more »
compressed biogas plants India

Compressed biogas is India’s most undervalued sustainability opportunity

Tapping carbon credits and green bonds could finally turn cash-burning compressed biogas projects profitable. Read more »
Dalai Lama and Tibet

Dalai Lama succession: Uncertain years ahead for Tibet

The Dalai Lama has reaffirmed the continuity of his institution, but the geopolitical contest between Beijing and Delhi to shape his succession may drag on for decades. Read more »
urban india needs green transformation

The grey-to-green shift urban India urgently needs

The shift from concrete to canopy is not merely aesthetic or environmental, but a matter of survival, equity, and quality of life in urban India. Read more »
ELI scheme

ELI scheme will boost female participation in manufacturing

With over 85% of women in informal jobs, the ELI scheme promises to boost formal employment and social security in key sectors. #ELI #femaleworkforce Read more »
India’s strategic autonomy

India’s strategic autonomy in the age of Trump tariffs

With Trump’s tariff threats looming, India’s strategic autonomy faces its toughest test yet between East and West. #BRICS #QUAD #FTAs Read more »