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Alternative fuel cars set to dominate Indian market

Alternative fuel cars overtook petrol vehicles in August sales, and the transition is becoming multi-fuel rather than purely electric. Read more »
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Rupee depreciation tests India’s record forex reserves

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’s carbon market

India’s carbon market needs a firewall

India should keep compliance and offset carbon markets separate to protect industrial investment and credible land-sector finance. Read more »
India's space economy

India’s space economy needs capital, not privatisation

India’s space economy needs patient capital and public procurement while preventing excessive corporate concentration. #ISRO #space Read more »
Competitive federalism

Competitive federalism enters its industrial phase

Competitive federalism can cut operating costs and build industrial clusters instead of relying on subsidies to attract investment. Read more »
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Himalayan floods, climate crisis and the need for disaster diplomacy

Devastating Himalayan floods in Nepal highlight the growing risks from melting glaciers and climate change, highlighting the need to strengthen early-warning systems. Read more »
India's trade deficit

India’s trade deficit exposes its export weakness

The CAD remains manageable, but an $86.1 billion as India's trade deficit exposes the weakness of merchandise export base. #CAD #tradedeficit Read more »
Nuclear energy ambition

Nuclear energy ambition needs green finance backing

India’s 100 GW nuclear energy target requires green finance, private capital, stronger regulation and a specialised workforce. #nuclearenergy Read more »
CCI commitment regulations

CCI commitment regulations need deeper reform

India’s CCI commitment regulations must create safeguards on review, evidence and enforcement, not merely longer filing timelines. #CCI Read more »
Mecca defence pact

Mecca defence pact is no NATO, but India must watch it

The Mecca defence pact lacks NATO-style military machinery, yet Turkish technology, Saudi finance and Pakistani capacity merit scrutiny. #Mecca #NATO Read more »