The NSO’s Index of Service Production will track services monthly, with limits in informal coverage. Read more »
Energy poverty is shaped by access, tariffs, DISCOM finances, and uneven state capacity. #DISCOM Read more »
Climate migration is rising in India, but policy still treats it as economic movement. Read more »
The India New Zealand FTA widens market reach for Indian exporters, but utilisation will decide outcomes. #FTA #trade Read more »
Poverty is a multidimensional phenomenon, common household database can help SDG progress and last-mile accountability. #poverty Read more »
Rising subsidies and interest costs may push India’s fiscal deficit above its glide path in 2026–27. Read more »
India’s FTAs with Japan and South Korea show that market access is no substitute for industrial capability. #FTAs Read more »
India’s food safety system is improving, but staffing shortages and weak testing limit expose consumers to daily risk. #foodsafety Read more »
The government should take a leaf out of the Mahakumbh playbook, ensuring adequate budget allocation for the establishment of waste treatment in all metros. Read more »
Structural weaknesses in jobs, manufacturing and finance could affect India growth story. Read more »