The ₹52,878 crore sale of IDBI Bank to Fairfax could encourage more foreign investment in Indian banking, but the difficulties of valuation and regulation remain. #IDBI #Banking Read more »
India's FDI boom is welcome, but repatriation and overseas expansion by Indian companies are keeping net inflows low. #FDI Read more »
India needs highest data quality and stronger accountability as poor beneficiary records and weak local surveys can distort welfare delivery. #data Read more »
Secret lobbying, political donations and regulatory loopholes fuel industry efforts to slash tobacco taxes despite mounting public health risks. Read more »
AI adoption alone will not raise MSME productivity without integrated business software, working capital and better government support. #AI #MSME Read more »
India recognises gig platforms economy in its social security framework, but data gaps and weak algorithmic oversight complicate enforcement. #economy Read more »
Kerala Senior Citizens Bill 2026 recognises elderly rights but needs enforceable remedies, independent oversight and stronger income security. #Kerala Read more »
US President Donald Trump’s economic interests and India’s market realities favour negotiation over confrontation. Read more »
The immediate impact of Washington’s decision on Green Card certification for eight IT employers may be limited, but the freeze adds uncertainty to an immigration system. Read more »
India has lifted millions out of poverty, but weak real earnings and youth unemployment expose the limits of poverty-line measures. #unemployment #poverty Read more »