US and EU criticism exposes India’s trade barriers, but their own protectionist policies complicate the case for open markets. #WTO #trade Read more »
India’s liquidity surplus may lower funding costs, but weak underwriting could push credit into inflated assets. #liquidty #forex Read more »
India’s forest finance metrics overlook women, disabled people and communities whose land and livelihoods support green investments. #forestfinance Read more »
The higher judiciary’s reluctance to review hanging shifts the focus toward establishing an expert body for evidence-led capital punishment reform. Read more »
The promise of deeper economic cooperation is undermined by punitive measures that could torpedo the India-US trade deal even before it is signed. Read more »
Alternative fuel cars overtook petrol vehicles in August sales, and the transition is becoming multi-fuel rather than purely electric. Read more »
Rupee depreciation has returned as Brent crosses $100, testing how far RBI’s record forex reserves can shield India from an oil shock. #rupee #Crude Read more »
India should keep compliance and offset carbon markets separate to protect industrial investment and credible land-sector finance. Read more »
India’s space economy needs patient capital and public procurement while preventing excessive corporate concentration. #ISRO #space Read more »
Competitive federalism can cut operating costs and build industrial clusters instead of relying on subsidies to attract investment. Read more »