India’s clean energy

India’s clean energy push must avoid new import traps

India’s clean energy push cannot swap oil dependence for dependence on imported solar, batteries and critical minerals. #energy #imports Read more »
the India-US bilateral trade agreement

The India-US bilateral trade agreement: A deal on hold

Conflicting domestic economic policies, sudden judicial disruptions, and fresh American tariff investigations have upended the India-US bilateral trade agreement. Read more »
District export initiative

District export initiative must move beyond maps

The district export initiative will work only if it solves testing, logistics, credit and buyer access for MSMEs. #exports #MSMEs Read more »
World order

World order buckles as Iran war tests the West

The Iran war has exposed a world order where law exists, but enforcement bends before military power. #worldorder #Trump Read more »
Motherhood penalty

Motherhood penalty keeps Indian women out of work

The motherhood penalty is not private misfortune; it is a measurable loss of talent and income. #motherhood #gendergap Read more »
Trump FIFA row

Trump-FIFA controversy exposes weak sports governance

FIFA’s Balogun ruling after Trump interference shows how political influence can weaken sporting rules and public trust. Read more »
Tier-II cities

Tier-II cities redrawing India’s housing market

Real estate in Tier-II cities is no longer a speculative bet, but demand will still depend on local employment. #realestate Read more »
rupee, RBI intervention

Rupee weakness is not RBI’s biggest currency risk

RBI intervention can prevent panic, but an over-managed rupee distorts hedging, reserves use and exchange-rate signals. #RBI #rupee Read more »
Family law reform

Family law reform needs fairness, not gender camps

Family law reform must eye faster relief, better evidence rules, and shared parenting where safety permits. #familylaw Read more »
Act East policy, Indo-Pacific maritime security, India-New Zealand FTA

Act East policy moves from trade to maritime security

Prime Minister Modi’s three-nation visit shows Act East policy moving from commerce to sea lanes, minerals, defence exports and Pacific diplomacy. #ActEast Read more »