Fiscal Health Index ranking

Fiscal Health Index: When rankings hide weak states

Fiscal Health Index rankings obscure structural weaknesses, and mislead on true capacity of state governments. Read more »
FDI inflows

FDI inflows rebound, but capital quality issues persist

The FDI inflows rebound needs scrutiny of greenfield projects, routed capital, and technology transfer. #FDI Read more »
RBI's ECL norms for banks

RBI ECL norms push for early risk recognition

RBI's ECL norms force commercial banks to recognise stress early, but capital costs will vary sharply across lenders. Read more »
ageing policy kerala

Kerala’s ageing crisis needs a governance reset

Kerala’s ageing crisis is not just a demographic problem, it is a test case for ageing policy, local care systems, and panchayat-led governance. Read more »
India LPG crisis 2026

LPG crisis 2026: Fiscal strain meets energy insecurity

India’s LPG crisis that followed the Iran war reveals the hidden role of subsidies and heavy import dependence. Read more »
OPEC crisis

UAE exit from OPEC redraws Gulf power balance

UAE’s decision to withdraw from OPEC weakens oil cartel power to fix prices and reshape hydrocarbon markets. Read more »
economic reforms,

Economic reforms: Finance ministry flags risks of chasing short-term growth

The Finance Ministry has warned against short-term fixes as oil shocks test India’s macro stability and economic reforms resolve. #reforms #economy Read more »
energy access, electrification

Energy access needs more than electrification

India achieved near-universal electrification, but true energy access depends on supply quality, pricing, and household capability. #Energy #electricity Read more »
rupee depreciation

Rupee depreciation: Why RBI cannot reverse the fall

Oil prices, capital outflows and trade deficits are driving rupee depreciation against the dollar beyond RBI’s control. #rupee #RBI #forex Read more »
Khelo India Mission update

Khelo India Mission: Bigger outlay, same blind spots

Spending is up, medals are not; the sports budget for 2026–27 avoids the hard question: what changed in Khelo India Mission? Read more »