Tamil Nadu’s NCD burden

Tamil Nadu’s NCD burden demands better long-term care

Tamil Nadu’s NFHS-6 findings point to a need for better diabetes and hypertension control, sustained treatment and financial protection. #TamilNadu Read more »
IDBI Bank

IDBI Bank sale tests India’s privatisation strategy

The ₹52,878 crore sale of IDBI Bank to Fairfax could encourage more foreign investment in Indian banking, but the difficulties of valuation and regulation remain. #IDBI #Banking Read more »
FDI boom

FDI boom conceals a troubling investment gap

India's FDI boom is welcome, but repatriation and overseas expansion by Indian companies are keeping net inflows low. #FDI Read more »
Poor data quality

Poor data quality can undermine welfare schemes

India needs highest data quality and stronger accountability as poor beneficiary records and weak local surveys can distort welfare delivery. #data Read more »
AI adoption can lift MSME productivity

AI adoption can lift MSME productivity, only if businesses can act on it

AI adoption alone will not raise MSME productivity without integrated business software, working capital and better government support. #AI #MSME Read more »
gig platforms

India’s gig platforms weaponise information asymmetry

India recognises gig platforms economy in its social security framework, but data gaps and weak algorithmic oversight complicate enforcement. #economy Read more »
Kerala Senior Citizens Bill

Kerala Senior Citizens Bill must guarantee enforceable rights

Kerala Senior Citizens Bill 2026 recognises elderly rights but needs enforceable remedies, independent oversight and stronger income security. #Kerala Read more »
India’s poverty gains

India’s poverty gains are real, but economic security remains elusive

India has lifted millions out of poverty, but weak real earnings and youth unemployment expose the limits of poverty-line measures. #unemployment #poverty Read more »
Retail inflation

Retail inflation surge puts RBI’s growth priorities to test

As retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September, the RBI must contain price pressures without weakening consumption and investment. #inflation Read more »
3D-printed weapons

3D-printed weapons expose a gap in India’s arms law

3D-printed weapons are raising new questions on India's arms law as regulation must target unlawful conduct without stifling legitimate research. #weapon #armslaw Read more »