erratic monsoon rainfall

India’s monsoon deluge reflects intensifying global climate emergency…

From monsoon floods to heatwaves, cascading climate disasters expose mounting vulnerabilities demanding coordinated scientific and policy responses. Read more »
Toda embroidery GI tag

Toda embroidery GI tag fails to secure livelihoods

GI registration raised the profile of Toda embroidery, but field interviews show low pay, poor market access and mounting health costs. #Toda Read more »
India trade deficit

India trade deficit exposes gaps in manufacturing supply chains

India trade deficit in June at $30.43 billion reflects higher energy costs and the nation's dependence on imported components. #India #trade Read more »
Big cities, India labour market, million-plus cities, urban employment

India’s big cities pay more but create too few jobs

India’s big cities offer higher wages and more salaried work, but their unemployment generation rates remain close to those of smaller cities. #cities #unemployment Read more »
Coal gasification

Coal gasification can cut imports, but at a high cost

Coal gasification may replace imports of chemicals and fertiliser inputs, provided Indian plants can compete without permanent support. #coal #gasification Read more »
Gujarat model

Gujarat model needs a welfare correction

Comparison of the Gujarat model with Tamil Nadu shows growth and welfare as budget choices, not fixed state policy frameworks. #Gujarat Read more »
national floor wage

Binding national floor wage may still fail India’s workers

A statutory national floor wage may fail if it ignores regional prices, productivity and enforcement. #minimumwages Read more »
US allies losing trust

US allies are learning to live without its trust

US allies still value NATO, but tariffs, territorial threats and policy reversals are driving them to reduce dependence on Washington. Read more »
Specialised investment funds

Specialised investment funds fill India’s missing middle

Specialised investment funds assets reached ₹13,814 crore by May 2026, filling a regulated tier between mutual funds and PMS. #Investment Read more »
E20 ethanol-petrol mix

E20 debate reveals India’s uneven energy transition trade-offs

India’s E20 push boosts energy security and farm incomes, but consumers remain unconvinced amid mileage and price concerns. Read more »