MSME, Compliance cost

Compliance cost: Burden on business still hidden in plain sight

India is reforming its business environment, but hidden compliance costs — especially for MSMEs — remain heavy and uneven across states. #MSME #business Read more »
policy jobs in india

The experience paradox: Why policy jobs exclude young professionals

Risk-averse hiring and lack of structured career paths make it difficult for young professionals to land policy jobs. Read more »
critical minerals

India’s critical minerals push needs a midstream reset

India must build midstream and downstream capacity to cut dependence on China in critical minerals. #criticalminerals #China #REER Read more »
Tenant farmers in Andhra Pradesh face debt trap

Andhra’s tenant farmers struggle for credit and stability

Tenant farmers in Andhra Pradesh face high debt, low credit access, and rising climate risks. Read more »
H-1B visa, GCCs

H-1B visa squeeze pushes Wall Street to India’s GCC Hubs

Trump administration's H-1B visa restrictions are accelerating the offshoring of high-value finance roles to India’s GCC hubs. #GCC #Trump #H1Bvisa Read more »
AI trade growth

AI trade growth: How WTO’s new forecast changes dynamics

WTO revises forecast for AI trade growth, raising the red flag for India and other developing economies. #AI #tradegrowth #WTO Read more »
AI education india

AI education push: Can India bridge the digital divide?

Can India deliver AI education when half its schools lack digital access? An analysis of Punjab, Odisha and the readiness gap. Read more »
blockchain and cryptocurrency

Blockchain regulation: Why India must see beyond crypto

India must not miss transformative potential of blockchain by equating it only with crypto assets. Read more »
India must lead urban climate action

Urban climate action: Why Indian cities must lead

COP30 has shifted global climate action to cities, and India must empower urban governments to lead on heat, floods, and air quality. Read more »
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 »