US-China trade war

US-China trade truce can buy time, not trust

The US-China trade truce is not a breakthrough but a breather—economic hostilities have only entered a new phase, not ended. #tradewar #trumptariffs #wto Read more »
PM SHRI

PM SHRI row: Central schemes may be failing India’s progressive states

Kerala’s rejection of PM SHRI and the subsequent withholding of funds reveals how uniform national schemes often overlook regional achievements and autonomy. #Kerala #PMSHRI #policy Read more »
Pakistan economy

Conflict with India could derail Pakistan economy’s stabilisation drive

Despite recent reforms and falling inflation, Pakistan economy remains too fragile to absorb the shock of another military escalation. #Pakistan #economy Read more »
climate crisis

Climate crisis: Populism is undermining net zero promises

World leaders are back-pedalling on climate crisis mitigation, eroding clean-energy investment and resetting net zero targets. #climatechange #globalwarming #netzero Read more »
highway monetisation

Govt to revive highway monetisation to attract private capital

The government plans to relaunch the toll-operate-transfer model with new terms to make highway monetisation lucrative for investors. #highway #infrastructure Read more »
agriculture reforms

Food security to farmer prosperity: Rethinking agriculture reforms and policy

India’s agriculture reforms must focus on equitable market access, diversified cropping, and climate-resilient governance models. #agrireforms #policy #agriculture Read more »
India and the the US-China tariff deal

US-China tariff deal shatters India’s manufacturing hopes

India’s export edge in sectors such as textiles, pharma, and electronics has narrowed after the US-China tariff deal, forcing a strategic rethink in New Delhi. #uschinatrade #indiaexports #trumptariffs #tradewar Read more »
Tesla, India's EV market

Tesla will struggle to crack India’s price-conscious EV market

With premium price tags and limited localisation, Tesla's India foray will remain a niche play amid rising local and Chinese competition. #Tesla #EV #ElonMusk Read more »
public sector banks

Public sector banks are bouncing back —with digital upgrade, record profits

A sweeping reform agenda, combined with a digital pivot and rising profitability, is fuelling the quiet resurgence of public sector banks. #PSBs #banking #publicsectorbanks Read more »
Indian media’s descent into partisanship

From watchdog to lapdog: How Indian media lost the plot

Indian media’s descent into partisanship and spectacle is the result of vanishing editorial oversight and a deepening crisis of credibility. #paidnews #pr Read more »