critical minerals, QUAD

Critical minerals central to Quad’s regional security plan

The Quad bloc seeks to counter China's control over critical minerals through new supply chain partnerships. #QUAD #criticalminerals Read more »
ELI scheme

ELI scheme will boost female participation in manufacturing

With over 85% of women in informal jobs, the ELI scheme promises to boost formal employment and social security in key sectors. #ELI #femaleworkforce Read more »
jal jeevan mission

Jal Jeevan Mission faces credibility crisis in rural India

The Jal Jeevan Mission must look beyond infrastructure to address governance, equity, and climate-linked water insecurity. #JalJeevan Read more »
CAFE-3 norms

CAFE-3 norms could drive India’s small cars off the road

India's clean mobility push risks excluding the middle class as CAFE-3 norms make small cars less viable for automakers. #CAFE-3 #Cars Read more »
Multilateral lenders, MDBs

Multilateral lenders must evolve to fund climate action

Multilateral lenders face obsolescence unless they pivot to finance climate action and support the Global South. #MDBs #climateaction Read more »
ELI scheme

ELI scheme: India’s ₹99,000 crore job push may not suffice

The government’s ELI scheme will boost job generation, but deeper reforms needed to tackle youth unemployment. #ELI #unemployment Read more »
Lessons for India’s RDI scheme

RDI Scheme: Five China-inspired fixes for India’s innovation gap

India’s #RDI scheme could raise #R&D to 1.2 % of #GDP—if policymakers copy #China’s tight sector focus and let markets steer projects. #evs #ai Read more »
RBI, bank governance

RBI tightens bank governance amid forex scandal

RBI steps up scrutiny of board meetings and bank governance after IndusInd’s forex misstep exposed deep flaws in oversight structures. #RBI #bankgovernance Read more »
SEBI

SEBI raids signal crackdown on retail-fuelled stock hype

SEBI crackdown marks a crucial step in tackling manipulation and restoring investor trust amid a market boom. #SEBI #pennystocks Read more »
financial inclusion, UPI, Jan Dhan Yojana, Digital India

Financial inclusion must go beyond bank accounts

Financial inclusion must evolve into financial resilience, focusing on customised products for low-income and marginalised groups. #financialinclusion #UPI #JanDhan Read more »