CAFE-3 norms

CAFE-3 norms could drive India’s small cars off the road

India's clean mobility push risks excluding the middle class as CAFE-3 norms make small cars less viable for automakers. #CAFE-3 #Cars Read more »
Multilateral lenders, MDBs

Multilateral lenders must evolve to fund climate action

Multilateral lenders face obsolescence unless they pivot to finance climate action and support the Global South. #MDBs #climateaction Read more »
ELI scheme

ELI scheme: India’s ₹99,000 crore job push may not suffice

The government’s ELI scheme will boost job generation, but deeper reforms needed to tackle youth unemployment. #ELI #unemployment Read more »
Lessons for India’s RDI scheme

RDI Scheme: Five China-inspired fixes for India’s innovation gap

India’s #RDI scheme could raise #R&D to 1.2 % of #GDP—if policymakers copy #China’s tight sector focus and let markets steer projects. #evs #ai Read more »
RBI, bank governance

RBI tightens bank governance amid forex scandal

RBI steps up scrutiny of board meetings and bank governance after IndusInd’s forex misstep exposed deep flaws in oversight structures. #RBI #bankgovernance Read more »
SEBI

SEBI raids signal crackdown on retail-fuelled stock hype

SEBI crackdown marks a crucial step in tackling manipulation and restoring investor trust amid a market boom. #SEBI #pennystocks Read more »
financial inclusion, UPI, Jan Dhan Yojana, Digital India

Financial inclusion must go beyond bank accounts

Financial inclusion must evolve into financial resilience, focusing on customised products for low-income and marginalised groups. #financialinclusion #UPI #JanDhan Read more »
ease of doing business

Ease of doing business reforms face regulatory test

India’s ease of doing business reforms promise a lot—but balancing these efforts with regulation remains a challenge. #business #policy Read more »
India gaming industry trends

India’s gaming industry needs smarter regulation

India’s #gaming industry is scaling rapidly with local IPs and mobile-first strategies, but #policy clarity is key to sustaining the momentum. #mobilegames #internetgames Read more »
household income survey 2026

Household income survey to bridge India’s data gap

MoSPI’s household income survey marks a shift toward evidence-based planning with granular insights into Indian economy. #householdincome #survey Read more »