India population

Opportunities and challenges as India becomes the most populous country

The Union and state governments in India need to invest heavily in education and healthcare to enjoy the benefits of demographic dividend. Read more »
Digital India Act

Government panels for social media regulation is a regressive move

While Facebook and Twitter were in favour of a joint panel for social media regulation as suggested by the government, Google’s opposition to external scrutiny thwarted the move. Read more »
g20

G20 presidency: India must focus on climate action, malnutrition

India must leverage the G20 presidency to nudge other nations to take action to ensure international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development. Read more »
VC, start-ups funding

RCEP fiasco: Can India learn from the Chinese model?

India can learn a lesson from its northern neighbour that went on liberalising trade and investment 40 years ago. Read more »
Trade deficit

Moody’s cuts India rating; no reason to worry, says Modi government

If the GDP growth fails to pick up, the Modi government will find it difficult to narrow its budget deficit. Read more »