e-commerce rules, country of origin, MSME compliance

E-commerce rules: Country of origin filter on cards

India’s draft e-commerce rules seek to make online listings show country of origin, raising both hope and compliance worries. #ecommerce #MSME Read more »
Delhi pollution

Delhi pollution crisis: Why bans won’t clean the air

Delhi pollution crisis needs regional action, cleaner fleets, and smarter logistics — not annual bans. #Delhi #pollution Read more »
India's slum data

Reimagining India’s slums: Why official data hides deprivation

India’s slum data undercounts millions, and a new household-type method offers clearer insight into urban deprivation and inequality. Read more »
bank consolidation

Why bank consolidation alone won’t guarantee strength

India’s bank consolidation drive must focus on reform, inclusion, and capital strength—not just size. #banking #PSU Read more »
acquisition finance market

RBI’s green light for acquisition finance to reshape corporate lending

RBI permits banks to re-enter acquisition finance market under strict prudential limits. #RBI Read more »
India labour codes

Labour codes: The delay in reform rollout to cost India

India risks falling behind Asian peers as the rollout of labour codes stalls amid political and fiscal hesitation. #labour #wage Read more »
Kerala extreme poverty

Eradication of extreme poverty in Kerala sets a new benchmark

Kerala declares an end to extreme poverty through a participatory model, offering lessons for India’s welfare design. #Kerala #poverty Read more »
strategic experimentation in india

Strategic experimentation: India’s path to tech self-reliance

India’s new ₹1 lakh crore R&D fund signals a bold bet on innovation through strategic experimentation in high-tech sectors. Read more »
India rolls out GST 2.0 reforms

Inside GST 2.0 reforms: Will India’s tax overhaul work?

Auto-registration, faster refunds, and AI audits mark GST 2.0 reforms, but deeper governance fixes will decide its success. Read more »
discom reforms

Can discom reforms finally fix India’s power sector?

India’s new discom reforms link fiscal discipline with renewable energy growth. #discom #reforms #power Read more »