malnutrition

Policy failures deepen India’s malnutrition crisis

India’s malnutrition crisis stems from structural flaws, weak school policies, and unchecked marketing of ultra-processed foods. #malnutrition #obesity Read more »
Startup India 2.0 issues

Startup India 2.0 must look beyond valuations

The challenge for Startup India 2.0 is to turn a thriving hub into a powerhouse of inclusive and impactful innovation. Read more »
policy circle image

New Income Tax Act 2025: What it means for Indian middle class

India’s new Income Tax Act 2025 raises relief thresholds and simplifies rules, but trims popular deductions for savings and housing. Read more »
infant mortality rate

Infant mortality rate shows uneven progress among states

India’s infant mortality rate has fallen to 25, but governance failures leave high-burden states struggling. #Infantmortality #health Read more »
data governance

The third way: India’s data governance model challenges GDPR

By coding compliance into its data governance systems, India seeks to protect privacy, foster innovation, and assert digital sovereignty. #data #policy #GDPR Read more »
food inflation

Fixing the thali: Food inflation lessons from Europe and the US

India’s thali prices show fragile relief as monsoon shocks keep food inflation unpredictable. #foodinflation #Indianmeal Read more »
GST reforms

GST reforms unfinished without input tax credit fix

Slashing slabs grabs attention, but unresolved input tax credit bottlenecks threaten to undermine India’s GST reform. #tax #ITC #GST Read more »
India-Israel BIT

India-Israel BIT signals strategic economic shift

The India-Israel BIT opens pathways in agriculture, tech, and innovation beyond defence cooperation. #India #Israel #trade Read more »
gaming ban

India’s gaming ban risks innovation and fintech growth

Policy uncertainty in fintech and gaming ban will drive innovation abroad, weakening India’s digital economy. #gaming #fintech Read more »
Himalayan floods

Himalayan floods expose urgent need for safer infrastructure

Himalayan floods show that relief without resilient roads, dams, and zoning reforms leaves communities at risk. #floods #Himalaya #climatechange Read more »