India's space policy needs a strategic focus on emerging orbits, technology and the rules that will govern the next space economy. #SPACE Read more »
GST 2.0 shifts the focus from tax rates to e-invoicing, ITC, litigation and making GST compliance more predictable for businesses. #GST Read more »
India’s August trade deficit narrowed, but rising imports show why export growth must create more domestic value. #tradedeficit #exports Read more »
NEET reforms now extend beyond tougher penalties to NTA governance, exam security, equity and the design of medical admissions. #NEET #reform Read more »
The UPI MDR changes the economics of higher-value digital transactions, but most merchant payments will remain free. #UPI #MDR Read more »
Food, energy and manufacturing prices are rising together, forcing the RBI to judge whether India’s inflation shock is becoming persistent. #food #inflation Read more »
India needs civil services reform that changes devolution, expertise, transfers and accountability, rather than relying mainly on training. #civilservices #IAS #reforms Read more »
BRICS must build diversified supply chains and payment systems without exchanging Western dependence for reliance on China. #BRICS Read more »
The Eighth Pay Commission should redesign pay, hiring and pensions while protecting fiscal space and improving government capability. #Eighth Pay Commission Read more »
Ukrainian war and Russian attacks on ports and cargo ships are cutting Black Sea grain exports and raising risks for vulnerable food-importing countries. #Ukraine Read more »