distress migration

Distress migration: Anti-trafficking policy must focus on mental health

India’s distress migration and trafficking crisis cannot be solved without embedding mental health care into every stage of rescue and rehabilitation. #migration #mentalhealth Read more »
India education spending

Why India must raise education spending to 6% of GDP

India’s low education spending risks harming growth; higher investment is essential for skills and productivity. #education Read more »
healthcare

Costly healthcare: Why out-of-pocket spending remains high

India’s healthcare system still exposes households to crippling out-of-pocket spending despite rising public spending and insurance coverage. #healthcare Read more »
IndiGo crisis and systemic crisis in aviation

Indigo crisis: Market concentration raises systemic risks

The IndiGo crisis reveals how monopolies in key sectors create systemic risks for consumers. Read more »
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 »