Budget 2026

Budget 2026 counts gig workers, but stops short of protection

Budget 2026 acknowledges India’s gig workforce but avoids the fiscal and regulatory choices needed for redistribution. #gigworkers #Budget2026 Read more »
Budget 2026

Budget 2026: Export facilitation and MSME liquidity take centre stage

Budget 2026 pivots from consumption support to supply-side capacity building, with higher capex, trade facilitation, and a firmer fiscal anchor. #Budget2026 Read more »
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The economics of biodiversity loss: Implications for Asia and the Pacific

In Asia Pacific, accelerating biodiversity loss is eroding these services, increasing vulnerability to shocks, and creating new risks for investors and governments. Read more »
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India’s GDP growth masks a shift towards debt dependence

IMF projections reveal that India’s GDP growth relies more on borrowing and foreign inflows as domestic savings weaken beneath stable headline numbers. #GDP Read more »
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How a new America threatens states’ territorial sovereignty

US action against Venezuela and threats to Cuba, Colombia, Mexico and Canada mark a new low in American foreign policy. Read more »
Budget 2026

Budget 2026: Welfare up, income durability still elusive

Budget 2026 raises allocations for jobs, health and education, but state capacity, costly credit and thin delivery weaken the shift from welfare to durable incomes. #welfare #Budget2026 Read more »
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Why exercise must be a priority for women in midlife

For women in midlife, regular exercise plays a huge role in countering muscle loss related to hormonal shifts during menopause.  Read more »
Budget 2026

Budget 2026: MSMEs expect solution to frictions, not more schemes

MSMEs want predictable rules, lower input costs, and scalable finance from Budget 2026 -- ecosystem reform, not scheme design. #Budget2026 Read more »
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Record trade surplus masks weakness of China’s economy

Slowing domestic demand, falling prices and doubts over data credibility point to China's economy losing momentum beneath the surface. Read more »
Budget 2026

Budget 2026 must choose productivity over populism

Budget 2026 cannot soothe anxieties with symbolism; it must prioritise fiscal credibility, smart capex, and job-creating growth. #Budget2026 Read more »