Energy subsidies

Energy subsidies must pass the household affordability test

India’s energy subsidies need to be judged by household affordability, sustained LPG use and the risk of excluding eligible families. #energy #LPG Read more »
national green hydrogen mission

Green hydrogen: India’s big ambitions vs costly realities

India’s green hydrogen ambitions are running up against high production costs, infrastructure gaps and uncertain domestic demand. Read more »
social media safe harbour

India should reform social media safe harbour, not abolish it

The plan to reconsider legal immunity for social media platforms is justified, but blanket liability could encourage censorship and hurt smaller technology companies. #socialmedia Read more »
India's coastal shipping

India’s coastal shipping ambitions face a cost hurdle

The government wants to double the freight share of coastal shipping and inland waterways by 2047, but poor connectivity, additional handling costs and uncertain volumes remain obstacles. Read more »
Insurance reform

Insurance reform must protect the borrower’s right to refuse

IRDAI’s insurance reforms must address unsuitable advice and forced loan bundling while preserving access to useful cover. #IRDAI #insurance Read more »
Cement industry consolidation

Cement industry consolidation tests competition law

India’s cement industry consolidation calls for regional scrutiny of pricing power, merger benefits and the loss of independent rivals. #cement Read more »
Faculty shortages

Faculty shortages weigh on India’s university research ambitions

Faculty shortages and administrative workloads weaken university research, and India needs better recruitment and protected research time. #university Read more »
US midterm results and Trump tariffs

US midterm results leave the world waiting for economic relief

US midterm results will strengthen scrutiny of Trump’s policies while leaving major obstacles to trade and fiscal reform. Read more »
Arbitration reform

Arbitration reform must begin with the government

India’s arbitration reforms need government departments to accept sound awards, assess appeals carefully and pay without delay. #arbitration Read more »
CPI-IW revision

CPI-IW revision must reflect how workers actually live

The CPI-IW revision must capture migrant workers, changing household spending and local costs to improve wage-linked inflation measurement. #CPI Read more »