India Afghanistan trade

India Afghanistan trade talks test Delhi’s regional strategy

Delhi’s response to Kabul’s demand for renewed India Afghanistan trade will shape regional economic integration India hopes to build through Chabahar connectivity and Central Asia partnerships. #Kabul #Afghanistan #trade Read more »
new AI deepfakes regulation india

Why AI deepfakes regulation in India will fall short

India’s new AI deepfakes regulation seeks to curb synthetic media, but technical gaps, legal risks and human biases undermine their effectiveness. Read more »
biofuel policy

A sustainable biofuel policy needed for India’s energy transition

India needs a biofuel policy that prioritises lower carbon emissions and higher rural gains. #biofuel Read more »
Gold prices

Gold prices signal India’s shift to digital wealth

As gold prices soften globally, Indian investors accelerate the move to digital gold, signalling a structural shift in wealth creation. #goldprices #gold Read more »
FRBM Act

FRBM Act needs a hard reset, not another escape clause

The FRBM Act needs deeper structural reforms to restore fiscal discipline and achieve growth targets. #FRBMAct Read more »
gig worker

Labour codes and gig workers: A promise without protection

The labour codes seek to improve gig workers rights, but implementation challenges and legal ambiguities threaten real reform. #gigworker #labour Read more »
Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership

Timor-Leste’s ASEAN entry: Geopolitics, democracy, and 2029 test

Timor-Leste’s ASEAN entry opens doors but demands rapid reforms in diplomacy, governance, and state capacity. Read more »
South India growth model

South India’s growth model: What the North must learn now

South India’s sustained lead in human capital, health and fiscal strength reflects long-term investments that northern states must now emulate. #SouthIndia #model #North Read more »
rupee depreciation

Rupee depreciation: External risks and policy options

Rupee depreciation deepens amid market shorts and trade gaps, raising questions about the currency trajectory. #rupee Read more »
credit-deposit ratio shoots up

Rising credit-deposit ratio signals a structural funding problem

Rate cuts, small savings, and mutual funds are pulling money away from bank deposits, widening the credit-deposit ratio. Read more »