MNREGA, VB-GRAM-G reform

VB-GRAM-G and Karnataka’s shrinking MNREGA access

Karnataka’s MNREGA data shows shrinking access despite higher legal entitlements under the VB-GRAM-G reform. #MNREGA Read more »
Budget 2026

STT hike in Budget 2026 sharpens push to rein in derivatives trading

The Union Budget 2026-27 raises STT on futures and options, signalling a tougher stance on speculative derivatives trading. #Budget2026 Read more »
CPI overhaul

CPI overhaul could deepen gap between inflation data and reality

India’s CPI overhaul lowers the weight of food just as food prices dominate public anxiety — raising questions about credibility and lived inflation. #CPI #inflation Read more »
NPS reform

NPS reform tests the limits of pension liberalisation

The NPS reform is entering a decisive phase as exit flexibility improves, but investment liberalisation places new demands on governance and trust. #NPS Read more »
Kerala’s local bodies

Kerala’s local bodies need better accounting practices

Kerala’s local bodies have strong legal frameworks, but weak use of accrual accounts continues to undermine accountability. #Kerala Read more »
Delhi air pollution crisis

Delhi air pollution crisis a failure of prevention, not prediction

Delhi air pollution crisis repeats every year; the real failure lies in a governance system that reacts too late and prevents too little. #airpollution #GRAP Read more »
divestment, disinvestment

Disinvestment: Capital recycling is an untapped fiscal lever

India’s retreat from disinvestment weakens fiscal flexibility at a time when public capital expenditure must rise without adding to debt. #disinvestment #privatisation Read more »
MGNREGA

MGNREGA recast: Why the mission model risks rural jobs

G RAM-G's mission framework weakens demand-driven guarantees under MGNREGA, and shifts costs to state governments. #MGNREGA Read more »
Indian Railways

Indian Railways need accountability, not slogans

Indian Railways need enforceable safety, independent regulation, and performance contracts, not just record capex numbers. #IndianRailways Read more »
India unemployment data, PLFS labour market, unemployment india, job quality india, underemployment

India unemployment data hides a job quality problem

India unemployment data shows resilience, but fails to capture insecurity, low wages, and distress employment across India. #unemployment #PLFS Read more »