India poverty rate

World Bank’s India poverty numbers rest on questionable statistics

India's poverty rate has fallen sharply, but gaps in household consumption data complicate the World Bank's findings. Read more »
India's microfinance sector

Microfinance sector needs a return to collective lending

India's microfinance sector faces high borrowing costs and debt stress, and direct bank lending to self-help groups offers an alternative. Read more »
Australia political donations

A full ban on political donations: Is it good for democracy?

South Australia’s ban on political donations could offer other democracies a new way to curb the influence of wealth on politics. Read more »
EV transition

EV transition reveals a widening gap between states

NITI Aayog's EV index shows Delhi leading as states struggle to turn charging infrastructure and policy support into EV transition. #EV Read more »
Container manufacturing

Container manufacturing needs more than a ₹10,000 crore scheme

India's container manufacturing push must address production costs, quality and logistics inefficiencies to build a sustainable industry. #containers #shipping Read more »
Real estate investment

Real estate investment falls as housing costs rise

India's real estate investment fell 31% in 2026 as domestic capital gained ground and affordable housing remained scarce. #realestate Read more »
Insurance penetration

Insurance penetration reflects India’s household risks

India's insurance penetration is just 3.7%, and IRDAI must measure how effectively policies protect households from financial shocks. #insurance Read more »
Retail derivatives market

Retail derivatives market needs stronger investor safeguards

India's derivatives market recorded ₹91,685 crore in retail losses in FY26, prompting questions about investor protection and regulation. #derivatives Read more »
Women’s self-employment

Women’s self-employment boom masks a manufacturing divide

India’s growing number of women-owned manufacturing enterprises conceals a persistent gap between household businesses and firms capable of hiring workers. #women Read more »
Bundelkhand's

Bundelkhand’s industrial ambitions face a jobs challenge

Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand investment drive promises industrial growth, but water scarcity and skills shortages could limit local benefits. #Bundelkhand Read more »