Kerala’s missing male infertility data

Kerala’s missing male infertility data and ageing crisis

Kerala lacks reliable male infertility data, and better surveys and affordable treatment could strengthen reproductive healthcare and ageing policy. #Kerala #infertility Read more »
India inflation

India’s inflation challenge goes beyond interest rates

The RBI’s latest rate hike may contain inflation expectations, but food supply disruptions and costly oil imports require a stronger government response. #RBI #interestrates #inflation Read more »
Services index reveals sharp sectoral differences

Services index reveals sharp sectoral differences

The new Index of Services Production shows strong growth in retail, finance and real estate, while aviation and entertainment contract. #IIP Read more »
India poverty rate

World Bank’s India poverty numbers rest on questionable statistics

India's poverty rate has fallen sharply, but gaps in household consumption data complicate the World Bank's findings. Read more »
India's microfinance sector

Microfinance sector needs a return to collective lending

India's microfinance sector faces high borrowing costs and debt stress, and direct bank lending to self-help groups offers an alternative. Read more »
Australia political donations

A ban on political donations: Is it good for democracy?

South Australia’s ban on political donations could offer other democracies a new way to curb the influence of wealth on politics. Read more »
EV transition

EV transition reveals a widening gap between states

NITI Aayog's EV index shows Delhi leading as states struggle to turn charging infrastructure and policy support into EV transition. #EV Read more »
Container manufacturing

Container manufacturing needs more than a ₹10,000 crore scheme

India's container manufacturing push must address production costs, quality and logistics inefficiencies to build a sustainable industry. #containers #shipping Read more »
Real estate investment

Real estate investment falls as housing costs rise

India's real estate investment fell 31% in 2026 as domestic capital gained ground and affordable housing remained scarce. #realestate Read more »
Insurance penetration

Insurance penetration reflects India’s household risks

India's insurance penetration is just 3.7%, and IRDAI must measure how effectively policies protect households from financial shocks. #insurance Read more »