Prohibition policy in Bihar

Bihar’s liquor ban: Why prohibition policies fail in India

Bihar’s prohibition policy created a thriving black market, fuelled crime, and drained state revenues, mirroring the failure of liquor bans in other states. Read more »
renewable energy

Missing buyers: India’s renewable energy conundrum

Despite massive investments in solar and wind energy, stalled projects and state reluctance threaten India's renewable energy transition. #renewableenergy Read more »
foreign debt, falling rupee

Foreign debt: Weakening rupee is squeezing corporate India

As the rupee plunges to new lows against the dollar, companies with foreign debt are grappling with soaring repayment costs and mounting financial strain. #rupee #foreigndebt Read more »
ESDM sector

India’s ESDM sector eyes a $400 billion growth story

Government policies, semiconductor investments, and tariff reforms are shaping the trajectory of the manufacturing ecosystem of India’s ESDM sector. #ESDM #electronics #PLI Read more »
Modi-Trump meet

Modi-Trump meet: Can the leaders strike a win-win India-US trade deal?

As India seeks expanded trade ties with the US, the Modi-Trump meeting will test whether diplomacy can overcome protectionism and unlock opportunities. #Modi #Trump #US-Indiatrade Read more »
NDC, climate action plan

Climate action: Most nations may give NDC deadline a miss

As nations delay submitting their climate action plans, the cost of inaction grows, threatening both the planet’s future and global stability. #climatechange #NDC #sustainability Read more »
tax devolution

States vs Centre: Tax devolution dilemma continues

With Indian states facing increasing fiscal pressure, the 16th Finance Commission offers a chance to recalibrate the tax devolution mechanism. #GST #tax Read more »
tariff wars,

Protectionism and tariff wars: Lessons from history and rising global risks

History shows that prolonged tariff wars fuel inflation, stifle innovation, and erode diplomatic ties, ultimately leading to more economic losers than winners. #tradewars #tariffs #protectionism #Trump2.0 Read more »
Road safety: India must resolve its deadly highway crisis

Road safety: India must resolve its deadly highway crisis

With countries like Sweden and Thailand showing the way in road safety improvements, India must follow suit and make its highways safer. #roadsafety Read more »
food security

Food security: India’s focus must shift to nutritional security

India’s outdated approach to food security has led to rising malnutrition and non-communicable diseases, demanding urgent reforms in regulation and consumer affairs. #foodsecurity Read more »