Prime Minister Modi’s three-nation visit shows Act East policy moving from commerce to sea lanes, minerals, defence exports and Pacific diplomacy. #ActEast Read more »
RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit window has pushed Indian banks towards Gulf NRIs, with dollar deposits now priced to attract large balances. Read more »
Integration with global value chains can bypass small firms unless India builds domestic capability and linkages. #globalvaluechain Read more »
India-Japan energy security pact seeks cooperation on oil stockpiles, shipping and upstream assets, but India’s emergency crude cover remains thin. #Japan #energy Read more »
The government's Health regulation reform will work only if compliance relief is matched by patient safety and public capacity. #health Read more »
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor cuts freight time and cost, but land, labour, tariffs and suppliers will decide India’s gain. Read more »
Green hydrogen can cut fossil fuel dependence, but India must avoid new exposure to critical minerals, electrolysers and standards. Read more »
India’s reform agenda has shifted from ease of doing business rankings to state capacity, where land, licences and local services decide investment. #easeofdoingbusiness Read more »
India’s skilling numbers have improved, but ITI reforms are held back by trainer gaps, weak OJT and low female enrolment. #ITIreforms Read more »
RBI IFR rules rollback frees internal bank buffers, with PSBs and select mid-cap private banks gaining more than large private lenders. #RBI Read more »