Malnutrition policy

Malnutrition policy must move beyond hunger

Malnutrition policy must address diet quality, food marketing and the price of healthy food. #malnutrition Read more »
engineering graduates

Why engineering education must focus on coding skills

India produces a large pools of engineering graduates, but there exist significant gaps between capabilities and industry expectations. Read more »
fiscal policy

Fiscal policy needs a permanent capex bias

India’s post-pandemic growth held up because the fiscal policy cut the deficit while raising the capital outlay share. Read more »
central bank independence

Why central bank independence still protects the value of money

Central bank independence is tested when governments want low rates despite deficits, tariffs, oil shocks, and inflation. #centralbank Read more »
LPG price shock

LPG price shock is pushing migrants out of India’s cities

LPG price hikes have turned cooking fuel into a labour market issue for India’s migrant workers. #LPG Read more »
Water crisis

Water crisis is now a sovereign credit risk for India

India’s water crisis is no longer confined to farms and cities; it has now emerged as a serious sovereign credit problem. #Water #Moody's Read more »
use of social media

Could social media affect who we are?

New research suggests that long-term use of social media may influence the way people experience their own identity and distinguish themselves from others. Read more »
Kerala Budget

Kerala budget bets on investors, skills and maritime growth

New Kerala budget turns to private capital, but debt, land and weak tax effort will decide its success. #Kerala Read more »
critical mineral security

India’s critical mineral security in a new global resource order

Critical mineral security is not just about access to resources but about control over value chains. India’s response must be strategic, not reactive. Read more »
rupee outlook

Rupee outlook hinges on monsoon, oil and RBI support

The rupee outlook is looking up, but weak rains, oil prices and FPI exits can still unsettle the exchange rate. #rupee Read more »