gold demand

India’s gold demand is a hedge, not a weakness

India’s gold demand persists because households treat it as insurance against uncertainty, not merely as luxury. #gold Read more »
pink tax

Pink tax hurts women’s income and Indian economy

A serious response to the pink tax needs data, pricing transparency and a consumer protection framework against gender-based price discrimination. Read more »
ease of doing business

Ease of doing business needs state-level reform

NITI Aayog’s reform push can improve ease of doing business if enforcement, liability and inspections are redesigned. #easeofdoingbusiness #NITIAayog Read more »
Delhi water crisis

Delhi water crisis is a governance failure

Delhi water crisis is driven less by scarcity than by weak governance, poor infrastructure and unequal access. #Delhi #water Read more »
informal economy india

Informal economy: Why shadow work defies regulation

The informal economy employs billions, but remains hard to measure, regulate, and protect because it sits outside formal systems. Read more »
four labour codes

Labour codes begin India’s harder reform phase

India’s four labour codes simplify the law, but wage definitions, state rules and gig-worker benefits will decide their real impact. #labourcode #labourreform Read more »
loanable funds market

India’s loanable funds market faces a credit-deposit squeeze

India’s loanable funds market is being reshaped by faster credit growth, slower deposit mobilisation, large public borrowing and rising non-bank finance. #loanablefunds Read more »
Indian Ocean trade

Indian Ocean trade can anchor India’s growth aspirations

India must revive Indian Ocean trade links to build resilience against chokepoint risks and global supply shocks. #IndianOcean #trade #economy Read more »
Indonesia

Indonesia risks election turbulence in 2029

Indonesia’s delayed Election Bill threatens preparations for the 2029 polls, raising concerns over legal certainty, institutional balance and democratic integrity. Read more »
Jan Suraksha

Jan Suraksha insurance cover needs a realistic reset

Jan Suraksha schemes have achieved scale; the next challenge is making their insurance cover meaningful for low-income households. #insurance #JanSuraksha Read more »