India-US tariff framework

India-US tariff framework: What changes for exporters and imports

Energy, tech and non-tariff barriers shape the India-US tariff framework more than headlines, and the fine print will decide outcomes. #India #US #trade Read more »
menstrual health and the right to life

Menstrual health is enforceable right after Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court has held that menstrual health is part of the right to life, issuing binding directions to all schools and reshaping how equality and education are enforced. Read more »
Bangladesh elections

Bangladesh’s exclusionary election and its tryst with democratic renewal

As Bangladesh prepares for elections, the exclusion of the Awami League and concerns over the interim government’s neutrality raise doubts about the legitimacy of the process. Read more »
cooperative banks

Cooperative banks: RBI must fix structure, not issue licences

India’s cooperative banks matter for inclusion, but their governance and capital design clash with modern prudential regulation. #cooperativebanks #financialinclusion Read more »
India-US trade

India-US trade framework: The coercion behind concessions

India-US trade framework cuts tariffs, but links relief to oil choices, purchases and monitoring — raising costs and sovereignty risks. #India #US #trade Read more »
aviation sector

Duopoly in aviation sector cannot be fixed by CCI action alone

Two airlines dominate India’s aviation sector, but aircraft supply and regulatory coordination now reinforce that dominance. #aviation Read more »
CSR spending on environment

From CSR to constitutional duty to pay the cost of environmental neglect

The Supreme Court has ruled that CSR spending in environmental responsibility is not corporate charity but a constitutional duty. Read more »
data centres

India’s data centre ambitions hinge on availability of water, power

Data centres are now treated as core infrastructure, signalling a shift in India’s digital policy, but water stress and power constraints may determine its success. #datacentre Read more »
India must regulate promoter power

India must regulate promoter power, not just retail volatility

As household capital floods markets, India must regulate promoter power and step up investor protection. Read more »
The India-EU trade agreement

India-EU trade is set to grow; its environmental costs may grow faster

The India-EU trade agreement is expected to expand exports and employment, but there are doubts on whether environmental oversight can keep pace. Read more »