WTO e-commerce deal

WTO e-commerce deal leaves India with hard choices

A plurilateral WTO e-commerce deal offers certainty to some, while leaving India and others outside the rule-making tent. Read more »
Cheaper ethanol petrol

Ethanol petrol needs trust before higher blends

Cheaper ethanol petrol is no bargain if motorists face lower mileage and higher repair bills. #ethanol Read more »
unpaid care work

Unpaid care work is the missing link of GDP debate

Women’s unpaid care work sustains India’s economy, yet policy still treats it as invisible labour. #women #unpaidwork Read more »
Fertiliser subsidy bill

Fertiliser subsidy bill shows need for policy reform

India’s fertiliser subsidy bill may double, exposing the fiscal cost of shielding farmers from global price shocks. #fertiliser #subsidy Read more »
Public AI infrastructure

Public AI infrastructure can give India its next UPI moment

Public AI infrastructure is essential for enhancing access, productivity and competition. #AIinfrastructure Read more »
farm distress

India’s farm distress: Agri-tech is no panacea

Agri-tech can improve efficiency, but India’s farm distress needs reform, public investment and climate resilience. #agriculture Read more »
Panchayat finances

Panchayat finances remain Indian economy’s blind spot

State Finance Commissions cannot guide panchayat finances without reliable local databases. #statefinance Read more »
Bulk drugs, APIs

Bulk drugs push must fix India’s API dependence

India’s bulk drugs push must go beyond PLI to rebuild API capability, research links and supply-chain resilience. #API #pharma Read more »
industrial R&D

Industrial R&D gap threatens India’s manufacturing push

India’s manufacturing ambitions need stronger industrial R&D, especially among small and medium enterprises. #manufacturing Read more »
Fuel price

Fuel price shock tests India’s pricing policy

India’s fuel price dilemma is back: protect consumers, rescue OMCs, or let the Budget absorb the shock. #WestAsia #fuel #energy Read more »