Women’s self-employment

Women’s self-employment boom masks a manufacturing divide

India’s growing number of women-owned manufacturing enterprises conceals a persistent gap between household businesses and firms capable of hiring workers. #women Read more »
Bundelkhand's

Bundelkhand’s industrial ambitions face a jobs challenge

Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand investment drive promises industrial growth, but water scarcity and skills shortages could limit local benefits. #Bundelkhand Read more »
core sector growth

Core sector growth conceals weakness in key industries

India's core sector grew 7.9% in September, but falling oil, gas and fertiliser production exposes growing dependence on imports. #coresector Read more »
SETU portal’s test

SETU portal must widen access to trade remedies

The SETU portal can improve trade remedy proceedings if smaller firms gain access and evidence receives proper scrutiny. #SETU Read more »
Nobel Peace Prize

Nobel Peace Prize for a fragmented world

By nature, the Nobel Peace Prize is controversial, and this year more so as the United States blatantly condemned the Norwegian Nobel Committee for their selection. Read more »
Coal shortage

Coal shortage calls for a delivery first policy

India’s coal shortage calls for reliable plant deliveries, adequate reserves and better planning for evening electricity demand. #coalshortage #electricity Read more »
Rupee oil payments

Rupee oil payments need willing sellers

India can expand rupee oil payments for crude imports where banking costs, exchange-rate risks and suppliers’ needs make it worthwhile. #rupee #oil Read more »
eShram

eShram’s 31.82 crore registrations mask gaps in social security

eShram's success depends on accessible verification, grievance redressal and data protection, alongside registration and scheme integration. #EShram Read more »
India’s gig workers

India’s gig workers need a pension system that works

India’s Social Security Code recognises gig workers, but providing retirement income to people with irregular earnings will require a new approach to contributions and funding. #gigworker Read more »
RBI rate hike

RBI rate hike puts household finances under pressure

India's growing household debt raises concerns over the impact of RBI rate hikes on consumption, savings and loan repayments. #RBI Read more »