domestic value addition

Why domestic value addition is the real test of PLI success

India’s PLI push has lifted output, but weak domestic value addition shows manufacturing depth remains shallow. Read more »
textiles public health

Why textiles should be treated as a public health issue

Textile safety cannot be left to voluntary certification when chemical exposure and pollution affect health across the life cycle. #publichealth #textiles Read more »
RBI monetary policy

RBI rate pause signals hard trade-offs for Indian economy

The RBI has held rates, but its latest policy statement signals a tougher inflation-growth trade-off ahead. Read more »
women in law

Women in law still face barriers to the Bench

India’s courts speak of equality, but the legal profession still keeps women in law from reaching the Bench. #women #law #judge Read more »
BRICS and the Iran war

Iran war tests BRICS — and reveals its limits

Despite calls for mediation, BRICS has remained fragmented, highlighting its role as a ‘club’ like the G7 rather than a forum for collective action. Read more »
electricity tariffs

India’s electricity tariffs hide the true cost of power

India’s power subsidies extend far beyond budgets, distorting electricity tariffs, hurting industry and weakening DISCOM finances. #DISCOM Read more »
Small savings rates

Small savings rates put government in a policy bind

India’s small savings rates expose a hard trade-off between fiscal discipline and the trust of risk-averse savers. #savings Read more »
india sports infrastructure

Missing sports infrastructure is a public health risk

India’s growth has outpaced its sports infrastructure, hurting public health and grassroots talent. Read more »
The global corporate tax system

Why the global corporate tax system needs a redesign

The global corporate tax system cannot keep up with digital business, mobile capital, and market-driven profits. #tax Read more »
West Asia

West Asia crisis exposes India’s export fragility

The West Asia conflict has exposed India’s export vulnerabilities in shipping, insurance and logistics. #WestAsia Read more »