Australia migration policy

Reforming Australia’s migration to favour skilled workers

Australia’s migration programme has failed to deliver what it promises. It brings in relatively few genuinely skilled workers, while favouring family migration. Read more »
GST 2.0 problems

GST 2.0: Consumption push risks long-term growth

GST 2.0 delivers cheaper goods, but fiscal costs and import leaks could weaken India’s growth strategy. Read more »
Private credit funds and NBFCs in India

NBFCs and private credit reshaping India’s finance ecosystem

Private credit funds and NBFCs are filling financing gaps, reshaping capital flows and easing pressure on banks in India’s credit market. Read more »
labour laws

India’s labour laws could backfire on growth

States compete to loosen labour laws, but ignoring worker welfare may erode productivity, stability, and investor confidence. #labourlaws #Maharashtra Read more »
GST 2.0 gamble

GST 2.0: Festive relief at the cost of state finances

GST 2.0 slabs simplify compliance and aid businesses, but may widen deficits and blunt long-term economic growth. Read more »
India-Japan ties

India-Japan ties enter decisive phase with 10-year plan

The Tokyo summit has outlined a 10-year vision for India-Japan ties, covering trade, defence, technology, and human capital. Read more »
Rapido

Rapido’s subscription model disrupts ride-hailing

Rapido challenges Ola and Uber with a flat-fee model that boosts driver loyalty and reshapes India’s platform economy. #Rapido #Ola #Uber #ride Read more »
Assam migration issue

Arming of citizens undermines Assam’s security goals

The Assam government's plan to issue arms licences risks repeating past mistakes like Salwa Judum, and erodes constitutional protections. Read more »
GST reform

GST reform still incomplete after eight years

GST reform narrows luxury tax and eases paperwork, but fails to deliver a truly simple, national tax system. #GSTreforms #indirecttax Read more »
cyber laws

India’s cyber laws face deepfake reckoning

A parliamentary panel seeks tougher cyber laws on deepfakes, OTT platforms, and social media accountability. #cyberlaws #OTT #AI Read more »