deregulation

Deregulation drive: Can states deliver the next big reform?

India’s nationwide deregulation sweep seeks to modernise rules across land, labour, environment and services, but its success will depend on state capacity and political will. #reforms #policy #business Read more »
Jal Jeevan Mission complaints

Jal Jeevan Mission complaints expose governance strain

The increase in complaints under Jal Jeevan Mission reflects pressures on procurement, monitoring, and local capacity. Read more »
RBI's inflation target, RBI rate cut

Time for an RBI rate cut as high real rates threaten demand

Soft inflation, high real rates, and slowing momentum make a 25 bps RBI rate cut both timely and prudent. #RBI #ratecut #inflation Read more »
Affordable housing

Affordable housing: Urban India needs a public-land strategy

Affordable housing supply in India has collapsed, making urban home ownership an elite preserve. #affordablehousing #DDA Read more »
Delhi air pollution

Breaking Delhi air pollution cycle with a solar revolution

Delhi air pollution crisis needs structural reform; solar-powered biomass units can cut emissions and boost rural income. #Delhi #airpollution Read more »
India labour codes

Will labour codes weaken job security further?

The higher layoff threshold and strict strike rules under labour codes shift power toward employers in an already fragile labour market. #labourcodes Read more »
rare-earth magnets

Rare-earth magnets: Can the new policy deliver?

The new rare-earth magnets manufacturing scheme looks to close one of the biggest gaps in its EV and clean energy supply chain. #rareearth Read more »
India Afghanistan trade

India Afghanistan trade talks test Delhi’s regional strategy

Delhi’s response to Kabul’s demand for renewed India Afghanistan trade will shape regional economic integration India hopes to build through Chabahar connectivity and Central Asia partnerships. #Kabul #Afghanistan #trade Read more »
new AI deepfakes regulation india

Why AI deepfakes regulation in India will fall short

India’s new AI deepfakes regulation seeks to curb synthetic media, but technical gaps, legal risks and human biases undermine their effectiveness. Read more »
FRBM Act

FRBM Act needs a hard reset, not another escape clause

The FRBM Act needs deeper structural reforms to restore fiscal discipline and achieve growth targets. #FRBMAct Read more »