EU AI Act

EU’s AI Act shows the way; India must move to playbooks

EU's AI Act ties duties to harm; India needs inventories, conformity checks and audit trails before algorithms decide loans, jobs or benefits. Read more »
The India–UK FTA signed

India-UK FTA sets the template for future trade deals

The India-UK FTA cuts tariffs on 99% of Indian exports, opens UK tenders and locks in mobility — setting a ready template for future trade deals. Read more »
India solar energy

Overcoming land constraints for India’s solar energy future

Innovative photovoltaic solutions can contribute significantly to bringing solar power closer to communities and reducing reliance on centralised grids. Read more »
CARBON BUDGET

A national carbon budget key to India’s net zero push

A national carbon budget would help India balance emissions, development goals, and green investments in line with global climate targets. #carbonbudget #environment #carbon Read more »
core sector

Core sector slowdown casts shadow on India’s growth outlook

India’s core sector slowdown raises concerns over industrial momentum and GDP growth projections for FY26. #Coresector #IIP #GDP Read more »
8th Pay Commission

8th pay commission may strain government finances

As the 8th Pay Commission award nears, rising pension bills and salary demands raise questions about long-term fiscal sustainability. #8thPayCommission #Pension Read more »
capital expenditure

Capital expenditure: India’s infra push needs a reset

India is rethinking its capital expenditure priorities as roads and railways near saturation; focus shifts to ports, aviation, and urban infrastructure. #capitalexpenditure #capex #infra Read more »
US-India trade deal, trade deficit

US-India trade deal nears; digital, dairy disputes weigh

The US-India trade deal may offer export gains, but unresolved flashpoints risk undercutting its long-term value. #US #India #trade Read more »
policy circle image

Kirana stores are embracing digital retail tools

India's kirana stores are modernising through low-cost, localised tech — aided by ONDC, B2B platforms, and frugal innovation strategies. Read more »
rate cut transmission

Transmission hurdles undermine rate cut effectiveness

Despite rate cuts, RBI struggles with sluggish transmission as banks hold back on passing benefits to borrowers. #RBI #transmission #ratecut Read more »