Breaking up Big Tech, Google

Why breaking up of Big Tech won’t set consumers free

While breaking up Big Tech might seem like a solution, the deeper issue lies in the lack of viable alternatives, writes Srinath Sridharan. #bigtech #google @ssmumbai Read more »
UP shedding BIMARU status

No longer BIMARU? Uttar Pradesh’s Rs 32 trillion bet to spur India’s growth

Uttar Pradesh is shedding its BIMARU label to emerge as a vibrant industrial hub, contributing significantly to India's growth. #UttarPradesh #BIMARU #economy Read more »
Health threat from sugary infant food

Sugary infant food: Govts must protect children from commercial interests

Corporate greed and political apathy push sugary infant food, putting the health and well-being of children at risk. Read more »
Energy transition, green finance

Green finance: India needs to secure funds for energy transition

Green finance: India's ambitious energy transition faces a major bottleneck due to slow pace of investments needed to upgrade its transmission network. #energytransition #cleanenergy #greenfinance Read more »
QUAD

Dialogue to diplomacy: QUAD is shaping the emerging global order

The QUAD has emerged as a cornerstone of regional stability, fostering cooperation and addressing pressing challenges in the Indo-Pacific. Read more »
Bank NPAs

Looming NPA crisis: Unsecured loans threaten India’s private banks

The surge in unsecured lending, fuelled by the rise of instant loan apps, has created a debt trap for many borrowers, leading to a corresponding increase in NPAs for banks. #NPA #banking Read more »
Arbitration

From arbitration to mediation: India shifts approach to dispute resolution

The government is promoting mediation as an alternative to arbitration, particularly in public procurement and insurance disputes. Read more »
FTA

FTAs: India prepares blueprint for future free trade agreements

India's pause on new free trade agreements signals a strategic shift, seeking to maximise benefits and addressing past mistakes. #FTAs #trade #freetrade Read more »
samsung citu strike

Strike at Samsung: Stakes are high for India’s investment climate

The strike at Samsung unit highlights the challenges of maintaining industrial harmony due to India's complex labour laws. Read more »
direct tax

Direct tax windfall: Is India overburdening its middle class?

After contributing a significant portion of direct tax revenues, the Indian middle class is struggling to retain a healthy standard of living. #directax #middleclass Read more »