Fertiliser subsidy bill

Fertiliser subsidy bill shows need for policy reform

India’s fertiliser subsidy bill may double, exposing the fiscal cost of shielding farmers from global price shocks. #fertiliser #subsidy Read more »
Public AI infrastructure

Public AI infrastructure can give India its next UPI moment

Public AI infrastructure is essential for enhancing access, productivity and competition. #AIinfrastructure Read more »
farm distress

India’s farm distress: Agri-tech is no panacea

Agri-tech can improve efficiency, but India’s farm distress needs reform, public investment and climate resilience. #agriculture Read more »
Panchayat finances

Panchayat finances remain Indian economy’s blind spot

State Finance Commissions cannot guide panchayat finances without reliable local databases. #statefinance Read more »
Bulk drugs, APIs

Bulk drugs push must fix India’s API dependence

India’s bulk drugs push must go beyond PLI to rebuild API capability, research links and supply-chain resilience. #API #pharma Read more »
industrial R&D

Industrial R&D gap threatens India’s manufacturing push

India’s manufacturing ambitions need stronger industrial R&D, especially among small and medium enterprises. #manufacturing Read more »
Fuel price

Fuel price shock tests India’s pricing policy

India’s fuel price dilemma is back: protect consumers, rescue OMCs, or let the Budget absorb the shock. #WestAsia #fuel #energy Read more »
Working hours

Working hours debate misses India’s productivity problem

India’s working hours debate misses the key issue: incentives, wages, and productivity matter more than longer shifts. #workinghours Read more »
Crop insurance

Crop insurance gaps expose India’s small farmers

Crop insurance can work only if claims are timely, transparent and aligned with the real costs borne by farmers. #crops #agriculture Read more »
RBI swap window

RBI swap window opens cheaper debt route for PSUs

The RBI swap window facility can bring dollar inflows and ease pressure on domestic debt markets. #RBI #PSU #debt Read more »