Motherhood penalty

Motherhood penalty keeps Indian women out of work

The motherhood penalty is not private misfortune; it is a measurable loss of talent and income. #motherhood #gendergap Read more »
Trump FIFA row

Trump-FIFA controversy exposes weak sports governance

FIFA’s Balogun ruling after Trump interference shows how political influence can weaken sporting rules and public trust. Read more »
Tier-II cities

Tier-II cities redrawing India’s housing market

Real estate in Tier-II cities is no longer a speculative bet, but demand will still depend on local employment. #realestate Read more »
rupee, RBI intervention

Rupee weakness is not RBI’s biggest currency risk

RBI intervention can prevent panic, but an over-managed rupee distorts hedging, reserves use and exchange-rate signals. #RBI #rupee Read more »
Family law reform

Family law reform needs fairness, not gender camps

Family law reform must eye faster relief, better evidence rules, and shared parenting where safety permits. #familylaw Read more »
Act East policy, Indo-Pacific maritime security, India-New Zealand FTA

Act East policy moves from trade to maritime security

Prime Minister Modi’s three-nation visit shows Act East policy moving from commerce to sea lanes, minerals, defence exports and Pacific diplomacy. #ActEast Read more »
FCNR(B) deposits

FCNR(B) deposit push puts Gulf NRIs at centre of dollar hunt

RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit window has pushed Indian banks towards Gulf NRIs, with dollar deposits now priced to attract large balances. Read more »
Global value chains

India must climb global value chains, not merely enter them

Integration with global value chains can bypass small firms unless India builds domestic capability and linkages. #globalvaluechain Read more »
India-Japan energy pact

India-Japan energy security pact gives New Delhi time, not insulation

India-Japan energy security pact seeks cooperation on oil stockpiles, shipping and upstream assets, but India’s emergency crude cover remains thin. #Japan #energy Read more »
Health regulation reform

Health regulation reform must protect patients first

The government's Health regulation reform will work only if compliance relief is matched by patient safety and public capacity. #health Read more »