Urban youth unemployment

Urban youth unemployment rises as jobless rate falls

India’s jobless rate fell to 5.1% in July–September 2026, while urban youth unemployment rose to 18.9%, exposing a shortage of suitable first jobs. #unemployment Read more »
India’s car exports ambition

India-EU FTA puts India’s car exports ambition to the test

Lower tariffs under India-EU FTA may bring more European models to India, but the larger gain would come from car exports to overseas markets. #EU #FTA Read more »
forest finance

COP31 must put forest finance in the hands of communities

A new forest finance roadmap puts the funding question before COP31, and it needs to be seen how much will reach forest communities, and who will control it. #forestfinance #COP31 Read more »
Good governance

Good governance must take precedence over electoral politics

India needs stronger federal institutions, greater accountability from elected representatives and safeguards to protect citizens' right to vote. #citizens #governance Read more »
Bulk drug manufacturing scheme

Bulk drug manufacturing scheme must look beyond new plants

The proposed ₹7,000 crore bulk drug manufacturing scheme targets Chinese import dependence, but the real test is whether domestic plants can win repeat orders. #pharma Read more »
Overseas borrowing

Overseas borrowing binge can cost Indian companies dear

Overseas borrowing surge shows why Indian companies should weigh dollar loans against rupee financing over the full life of the debt. Read more »
NRI deposits

NRI deposits become India’s forex safety net once again

From the 1991 crisis to the 2026 forex swap scheme, India's NRI deposit mobilisation has grown dramatically. #forex Read more »
Demonetisation @ 10

Demonetisation @ 10: The costs and the lessons

The demonetisation experiment disrupted economic activity, expanded tax scrutiny and exposed the limits of fighting black money through cash bans. #demonetisation Read more »
Mudra loans

Mudra loans: Women get more accounts, less credit

Mudra loans have expanded credit access for women, but smaller loans may restrict their ability to grow businesses and create jobs. #Mudra #loans #credit Read more »
US midterm elections 2026

US midterm elections 2026 open new doors for India

The 2026 US midterm elections have weakened Trump but left his executive powers intact, and India needs to adjust its diplomatic approach. #USelections #Trump Read more »