India-UK FTA

India-UK FTA brings gains, but exposes weak spots

The India-UK FTA offers modest export gains while opening procurement, digital policy and other areas to new obligations. Read more »
AI infrastructure

AI infrastructure needs clear environmental rules

India’s AI infrastructure push needs clear rules on power and water before data-centre clusters strain local resources. #AI Read more »
PM Internship Scheme

PM Internship Scheme faces a participation problem

Parliament wants the PM Internship Scheme revised after weak joining and completion rates exposed flaws in the pilot. #internship Read more »
India @ 79

India at 79 faces an unfinished economic transition

India's strong growth has not produced a comparable shift in employment, manufacturing capacity or research investment. Read more »
Samudra Manthan

Samudra Manthan needs a limit on public risk

Samudra Manthan can lower offshore exploration risk, but commercial projects must eventually attract private capital. #mining #SamudraManthan Read more »
Daycare regulation

Daycare regulation needs enforceable safety rules

The Bengaluru incident exposes India’s low childcare standards, lax daycare regulation and weak inspection of private crèches. #Bengaluru Read more »
India debt-to-GDP ratio

India debt-to-GDP ratio faces a harder FY27 test

India debt-to-GDP ratio at 58.2% reflects a smaller denominator, but West Asia has made the FY27 fiscal arithmetic harder. #GDP Read more »
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity has become a boardroom risk

Cybersecurity oversight now requires operational evidence with remote work, third-party software and AI tools widening corporate exposure. #cybersecurity Read more »
monsoon session of parliament ends

Parliament and the fraying idea of India

The Monsoon Session shows how a weakened Parliament leaves India’s social and political divisions without democratic mediation. Read more »
Direct tax collections

Direct tax collections point to a deeper tax base

India’s direct tax collections are ahead of the pace needed for FY27, giving the Union government more room on fiscal consolidation. #tax Read more »