Jan Dhan Yojana

Jan Dhan Yojana: Govt’s inclusion drive risks shallow impact

Despite record coverage, millions of Jan Dhan Yojana accounts lie dormant, raising doubts about India’s financial inclusion gains. #JanDhan #financialinclusion Read more »
India semiconductor Mission

Semiconductor race: Can India build a competitive global hub

India’s $18 billion semiconductor plan seeks to cut imports and build chip sovereignty, but the leap to 7 nm technology is a daunting test. #semiconductor #chips Read more »
Ageing, silver economy

The ageing truth: Care and policy for India’s silver future

India’s ageing population will redefine markets, families, and public policy in the decades ahead. With timely reforms, the nation can transform this challenge into an engine of growth, innovation, and dignity. ... Read more »
GST 2.0 problems

GST 2.0: Consumption push risks long-term growth

GST 2.0 delivers cheaper goods, but fiscal costs and import leaks could weaken India’s growth strategy. Read more »
labour laws

India’s labour laws could backfire on growth

States compete to loosen labour laws, but ignoring worker welfare may erode productivity, stability, and investor confidence. #labourlaws #Maharashtra Read more »
GST 2.0 gamble

GST 2.0: Festive relief at the cost of state finances

GST 2.0 slabs simplify compliance and aid businesses, but may widen deficits and blunt long-term economic growth. Read more »
GST reform

GST reform still incomplete after eight years

GST reform narrows luxury tax and eases paperwork, but fails to deliver a truly simple, national tax system. #GSTreforms #indirecttax Read more »
cyber laws

India’s cyber laws face deepfake reckoning

A parliamentary panel seeks tougher cyber laws on deepfakes, OTT platforms, and social media accountability. #cyberlaws #OTT #AI Read more »
GST reforms

Two-slab GST reform faces demand and revenue tests

The GST reform simplifies tax rates to 5% and 18%, but revenue losses and weak rural demand pose risks. #GST #taxslabs Read more »
H-1B visa

H-1B visa reforms leave Indian professionals facing tough choices

New US rules target H-1B visas and green cards, prolonging wait times and dimming the American dream for millions of Indian professionals. #US #H-1B Read more »