SCO summit

SCO summit tests India’s alternative trade corridors

At the SCO summit, India wanted to turn political ties with Russia, Iran and Central Asia into reliable trade routes, payments and market access. ##SCO #diplomacy Read more »
Generative AI

Generative AI is forcing universities to rethink assessment

Generative AI is forcing universities to rethink teaching, examinations and the skills students must retain as machines become capable of producing academic work. #AI Read more »
India GDP growth

India GDP growth: Private capex is the real test

India GDP growth at 7.8% is strong, but private investment, jobs, inflation and the West Asia shock will determine whether it lasts. #GDP #Economy Read more »
1991 economic reforms

1991 economic reforms solved one problem, left another

India’s 1991 economic reforms lifted growth and opened markets, but weak industrial policy left manufacturing and jobs lagging. #1991economicreforms #economy Read more »
Disability rights law

Disability rights law needs enforceable access

India has expanded disability rights and accessible infrastructure, but courts are still pushing for enforceable standards. #disabilityrights Read more »
India's venture capital

India’s venture capital recovery has a technology problem

India’s venture capital market is recovering, but large global cheques are moving towards AI, chips and deep tech where Indian firms still lack scale. #venturecapital Read more »
India’s BBB sovereign rating

India’s BBB sovereign rating puts fiscal repair ahead of growth

India’s BBB sovereign rating reflects a strong economy and stable policy, but S&P says weak public finances and high debt remain the main constraints. #creditrating #economy Read more »
Robotic blood draw devices

Robotic blood draw devices raise questions on consent

Robotic blood draw devices could ease staff shortages, but Aletta's arrival puts patient choice, supervision and liability under scrutiny. #robot Read more »
India-Canada trade

India-Canada trade reset needs political guardrails

India-Canada trade ties are picking up, but CEPA must build institutions strong enough to withstand future diplomatic disputes. #CEPA #Canada Read more »