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 »
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 are raising new questions on India's arms law as regulation must target unlawful conduct without stifling legitimate research. #weapon #armslaw Read more »
IRDAI’s proposed insurance commission caps aim to curb mis-selling, but could affect insurance affordability, distribution and industry growth. #commission Read more »
India’s luxury market is expanding, but premium car sales reveal little about the financial security and spending power of ordinary households. #luxury #retail Read more »
India needs fiscal discipline, but better spending and stronger implementation matter as much as higher allocations. #fiscaldiscipline Read more »
India's $1 trillion export target in FY27 depends on better logistics, lower costs and stronger manufacturing capabilities to win orders. #exports #India Read more »
International law cannot command legitimacy when powerful states can evade rules they readily impose on others. Read more »
India’s professional class plans carefully for retirement but has struggled to turn its economic weight into collective political influence. Read more »
GST reforms promise faster refunds, wider input tax credit and simpler registration, but businesses need predictable rules and fair enforcement. #GST #reforms Read more »