16th Finance Commission

16th Finance Commission: Why the north-south tax row has shifted

The 16th Finance Commission kept vertical devolution at 41% but changed the horizontal formula, altering the politics...
coal block auctions india

Coal block timelines: Can strict deadlines fix production delays?

Budget 2026, Tier II cities

Budget 2026: Tier II cities push lacks climate resilience

dashboard governance in India

Data-rich governance needs judgment at the core

solar module manufacturing

India’s solar module manufacturing boom meets US tariff wall

ALMM, tech upgrades, and financing-led exports will shape India’s solar module manufacturing future after the 126% US...
NMP 2.0

NMP 2.0: Asset monetisation needs fiscal discipline

RBI Payments Vision 2025

RBI Payments Vision 2025: Inclusion gaps remain despite UPI success

trade deal ratification

Trade deal ratification: Why India will follow different paths for EU, US

India's expanding research ecosystem

Research and innovation in India: Between expansion and integrity

Record patent filings suggest an expanding research ecosystem, but with only a fraction granted and even fewer...
Equitable AI

Equitable AI needs democratic governance, not declarations

the High Seas Treaty taking effect

The High Seas Treaty: Who owns the ocean’s genetic wealth?

RBI Payments Vision 2025

RBI Payments Vision 2025: Inclusion gaps remain despite UPI success

Budget 2026, Tier II cities

Budget 2026: Tier II cities push lacks climate resilience