India labour codes

Will labour codes weaken job security further?

The higher layoff threshold and strict strike rules under labour codes shift power toward employers in an already fragile labour market. #labourcodes Read more »
India's demographic dividend under threat

Demographic dividend: Jobs, skills and a looming crisis

India’s young population offers opportunity, but rising unemployment threatens its demographic dividend and growth ambitions. Read more »
India's national accounts data IMF

India’s national accounts data need urgent reforms after IMF snub

India must upgrade national accounts data after IMF retains a C grade, calling for better transparency and statistical reform. Read more »
rupee

IMF flags rupee flexibility shift as RBI reduces intervention

The IMF’s “crawl-like” tag signals a shift toward greater rupee flexibility after a year of steady depreciation. #rupee #IMF Read more »
slips in COP30 agenda

India at COP30: Climate justice meets slow delivery

India helped shape COP30 debates, yet Belém deferred finance to the 2030s, exposing the gap between ambition and delivery. Read more »
Arunachal Pradesh Indian passport

Arunachal passport row returns to haunt India–China ties

China’s refusal to accept the Indian passport of a woman from Arunachal Pradesh shows how documents and maps have become tools in the India–China power contest. Read more »
rare-earth magnets

Rare-earth magnets: Can the new policy deliver?

The new rare-earth magnets manufacturing scheme looks to close one of the biggest gaps in its EV and clean energy supply chain. #rareearth Read more »
India at $4 trillion GDP

India at $4 trillion GDP: Growth gains, human capital gaps remain

India crosses $4 trillion GDP mark, but weak human capital, jobs crisis and state capacity gaps threaten long-term growth. #$4trillion #economy Read more »
India-Afghanistan ties

India-Afghanistan ties: New power shifts reshape regional security

India-Afghanistan ties are reshaping regional power as Pakistan confronts Taliban hostility and diplomatic isolation. Read more »
Neuromorphic chips can reduce energy use

Neuromorphic chips can cut AI energy use and boost speed

Neuromorphic chips could solve AI’s energy crisis by fusing memory and computation, creating ultra-efficient, brain-like chips. Read more »