RoDTEP

RoDTEP can fix tax distortions, not India’s export problem

RoDTEP can remove unrecovered taxes from exports, but deeper reforms are needed to make Indian manufacturing globally competitive. #export Read more »
Fed rate hike

Fed rate hike to put global growth under a financial squeeze

The latest Fed rate hike raises borrowing costs worldwide, putting emerging markets, debt and investment under fresh pressure. #Fed #interestrate Read more »
India's space policy

India’s space policy needs a strategy for orbital power

India's space policy needs a strategic focus on emerging orbits, technology and the rules that will govern the next space economy. #SPACE Read more »
August trade deficit

August trade deficit narrows, but the hard test remains

India’s August trade deficit narrowed, but rising imports show why export growth must create more domestic value. #tradedeficit #exports Read more »
NEET reforms

NEET reforms must examine NTA, equity and exam design

NEET reforms now extend beyond tougher penalties to NTA governance, exam security, equity and the design of medical admissions. #NEET #reform Read more »
UPI MDR

UPI MDR explained: What changes from October 15

The UPI MDR changes the economics of higher-value digital transactions, but most merchant payments will remain free. #UPI #MDR Read more »
India inflation

India inflation rises as RBI faces October test

Food, energy and manufacturing prices are rising together, forcing the RBI to judge whether India’s inflation shock is becoming persistent. #food #inflation Read more »
Civil services reform

Civil services reform must move beyond training

India needs civil services reform that changes devolution, expertise, transfers and accountability, rather than relying mainly on training. #civilservices #IAS #reforms Read more »
BRICS

BRICS faces its real test after the New Delhi Summit

BRICS must build diversified supply chains and payment systems without exchanging Western dependence for reliance on China. #BRICS Read more »
Eighth Pay Commission

Eighth Pay Commission needs reform, not just a pay hike

The Eighth Pay Commission should redesign pay, hiring and pensions while protecting fiscal space and improving government capability. #Eighth Pay Commission Read more »