Smart Cities Mission

Smart Cities Mission: Lessons from the scheme’s mixed legacy

A decade after its launch, the Smart Cities Mission has delivered patchy progress, exposing deep flaws in urban governance and accountability. #SmartCitiesMission #policy Read more »
financial inclusion

India must strike a balance between financial inclusion, regulation

As India cracks down on fraud and money laundering, it must ensure that protective regulations do not impact financial inclusion. #policy #financialinclusion Read more »
electric vehicles

Electric vehicles: SMEC seeks to fuel a manufacturing revolution

The SMEC policy could be the catalyst India needs to become a global electric vehicles manufacturing powerhouse. #electricvehicles #EVs #SMEC Read more »
Payments bank

Reimagining payments banks: Policy needs to catch up with potential

India’s payments banks are seeking higher deposit limits and lending rights, but real reform lies in leveraging their core strengths. #paymentsbank #policy Read more »
digital fraud, digital fraud in India 2024,

The digital fraud epidemic calls for stronger cybersecurity measures

Rising digital fraud incidents expose the urgent need for stronger enforcement, smarter tech, and public awareness. #digitalfraud #cyberafraud #UPI Read more »
India Steel imports safeguard duties

Govt may raise tariffs to curb steel imports from China

A surge in steel imports from China and ASEAN nations is forcing India to consider tariffs to protect domestic steel industry. #steel #industry #ASEAN #China Read more »
IndusInd Bank crisis

IndusInd Bank crisis exposes cracks in India’s banking system

The recent IndusInd Bank crisis highlights glaring governance gaps and the urgent need for stronger oversight in India’s banking sector. #IndusInd #banking Read more »
cyber attacks undermine cybersecurity in India

Cyber attacks: Digital vulnerability can undermine India’s growth

Cyber attacks are emerging as a major threat to India’s digital transformation, targeting critical sectors and exposing vulnerabilities. #cybersecurity Read more »
India's AI policy

India’s AI policy must target global leadership, not just adoption

While India’s AI policy is bold, critical gaps in execution, regulation, and workforce transition threaten to derail its vision. #ai #artificialintelligence Read more »
RBI's inflation target

Liquidity crunch: RBI steps in to diffuse the crisis

As the banking system grapples with a severe liquidity crunch, the RBI has rolled out a Rs 1.9 trillion infusion to stabilise the banking system. #banking #liquidity Read more »