FTA

FTAs: India prepares blueprint for future free trade agreements

India's pause on new free trade agreements signals a strategic shift, seeking to maximise benefits and addressing past mistakes. #FTAs #trade #freetrade Read more »
direct tax

Direct tax windfall: Is India overburdening its middle class?

After contributing a significant portion of direct tax revenues, the Indian middle class is struggling to retain a healthy standard of living. #directax #middleclass Read more »
Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency dilemma: India must balance between adoption and oversight

India's regulatory regime for cryptocurrency remains uncertain, leaving investors and businesses in a state of limbo. #cryptocurrency Read more »
India population census 2024

A nation in the dark: Census delay risks India’s future

India's long-delayed census has left policymakers struggling in a data desert, hindering effective governance. #Census #policy Read more »
public health budget 2023, Ayushman Bharat

Ayushman Bharat: Infrastructure gaps leave northern states behind

Ayushman Bharat's benefits are cornered by the southern states, leaving northern peers grappling with infrastructure challenges. #AyushmanBharat #policy #healthcare Read more »
Viksit Bharat 2047

Viksit Bharat: State governments hold the key to economic prosperity

The success of Viksit Bharat ambition hinges on the ability of state governments to address their fiscal challenges. #ViksitBharat2047 #economy #policy Read more »
banks high risk lending, NPAs

Risk and growth: Banks need to exercise caution amid global turmoil

Amidst concerns over risky lending, Indian banks need to prioritise long-term financial stability by focusing on retail lending and supporting medium-term projects. #banks #lending #NPAs Read more »
universities

Universities must reimagine their role in higher education

As India's demographics and job market evolve, the traditional model of higher education -- knowledge production and transmission -- may not work for universities. #universities #education Read more »
Global pandemic treaty

Failure of the pandemic treaty exposes a global health divide

The breakdown of negotiations for the pandemic treaty brings to the fore deep-rooted inequities and mistrust among nations. #pandemictreaty #WHO Read more »
edible oils mission

Edible oils mission seeks to end import dependence

The government's ambitious edible oils mission looks to revolutionise India's agricultural sector, ensuring food security and reducing vulnerability to global market fluctuations. #edibleoil #agriculture #agrireforms Read more »