SEBI’s securities lending reforms

SEBI’s securities lending reforms face a demand test

SEBI plans securities lending reforms as India’s closing auction exposes gaps in liquidity, arbitrage and market infrastructure. #SEBI Read more »
banking reform

Next banking reform cycle must look beyond mergers

Stronger PSB balance sheets give India room for next round of banking reform, tackling deposits, investment finance, and governance issues. #banking Read more »
india citizenship evidence

A passport to citizenship or a mere travel document?

As document standards evolve in India, electoral verification must balance citizenship evidence, constitutional safeguards and protection against arbitrary voter exclusion. Read more »
farm chemicals

Farm chemicals need better regulation, periodic reviews in India

Periodic reviews and better regulation could help India replace ageing farm chemicals as safety evidence and agricultural technology change. #agriculture Read more »
SHANTI rules

SHANTI rules put a price on India’s nuclear ambition

Draft SHANTI rules spell out liability, insurance and lifecycle costs as India seeks private capital for its 100-GW nuclear target. #nuclear #energy #SHANTI Read more »
MMDR Amendment Bill

MMDR Amendment Bill revives mineral tax federalism row

The MMDR Amendment Bill curbs state mineral levies, reopening a constitutional dispute over taxing powers and fiscal federalism. #mining Read more »
PM Internship Scheme

PM Internship Scheme faces a participation problem

Parliament wants the PM Internship Scheme revised after weak joining and completion rates exposed flaws in the pilot. #internship Read more »
Samudra Manthan

Samudra Manthan needs a limit on public risk

Samudra Manthan can lower offshore exploration risk, but commercial projects must eventually attract private capital. #mining #SamudraManthan Read more »
Daycare regulation

Daycare regulation needs enforceable safety rules

The Bengaluru incident exposes India’s low childcare standards, lax daycare regulation and weak inspection of private crèches. #Bengaluru Read more »
Unsafe food

Unsafe food exposes gaps in India’s food security

India has expanded food access, but weak testing and enforcement still leave consumers exposed to adulterated and unsafe food. #food #safety Read more »