India's vertical farming challenge

Vertical farming can help India reboot its food security strategy

As conventional #agriculture pushes environmental boundaries, vertical farming offers India a climate-smart path to secure #foodsecurity and cut #carbonemissions. #verticalfarming Read more »
education in India

Recasting education as peace infrastructure is our best defence against violence

The NEP 2020 holds the promise of transforming India’s education system into a foundation for emotional resilience and democratic citizenship. #education #NEP2020 Read more »
semiconductor

India’s semiconductor push: Ambition meets harsh realities

As geopolitical tensions reshape semiconductor supply chains, India must overcome deep-rooted infrastructure and capability gaps to become a serious player. #semiconductor #policy #MakeInIndia Read more »
Chinese retaliation for Trump tariffs

Clash of the titans: Trump tariffs could hurt America more than China

As China prepares to absorb the economic shock of Trump tariffs, the US risks higher inflation, strategic isolation, and diminishing global credibility. Read more »
US-India trade, US tariffs

India braces for fallout as US tariffs redraw global trade map

With Washington launching its protectionist trade offensive with US tariffs, New Delhi faces a pivotal test in balancing national interests and global market access. #trade #tariffs #Indianeconomy Read more »
Vodafone Idea

Govt buys time for Vodafone Idea, but structural reform can’t wait

The government's latest equity infusion into Vodafone Idea may delay collapse, but India risks turning its telecom sector into a state-subsidised duopoly. #VodafoneIdea #telecom #Airtel #Jio Read more »
Is Ayushman Bharat PMJAY a filure?

Ayushman Bharat: A grand promise undone by poor execution

Amid low tariffs, payment delays, and uneven state implementation, Ayushman Bharat is struggling to balance electoral ambition with operational realism. #pmjay #ayushmanbharat Read more »
PLI scheme

PLI scheme @5: India’s manufacturing gamble needs a strategic reset

Despite impressive gains in smartphone exports, the PLI scheme faces mounting criticism over execution delays, import dependence, and limited impact on innovation. #PLI #manufacturing #MakeinIndia Read more »
MSME funding gap

India’s MSMEs face a Rs 25 lakh crore credit gap — can e-commerce play white knight?

Government schemes and banks have failed to meet MSME funding needs—only a digital overhaul can truly ensure access to finance. #MSME #MSME funding Read more »
China and trump's tariff war

Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs risk global recession

Through Liberation Day tariffs, President #Trump imperils not just American competitiveness but the stability of the global trading system. #liberationday #tariffwar Read more »