FDI inflows into india

Fiscal federalism: Why long-term capex loans matter now

The Centre's 50-year interest-free loans to states mark a shift in fiscal federalism, but raise concerns over autonomy. Read more »
India-US trade deal

India-US trade deal nears completion

The near-closure of the first phase of the India-US trade deal offers relief to exporters—but the harder battles over market access and long-term rules still lie ahead. #India #US #trade Read more »
COP30, Climate finance

At COP30, India’s push for climate finance hits a familiar wall

COP30’s retreat on climate finance signals the persistence of a global order where ambition in the South remains hostage to money from the North. #Climatefinance #COP30 Read more »
Russia Ukraine war 2025

Ukraine war: Why a frozen conflict now looks inevitable

The Ukraine war is shifting towards a frozen conflict as exhaustion rises, putting the western powers in a dilemma. Read more »
rural digital divide 2025

Bridging rural digital divide key to inclusive growth

India’s rural digital divide limits growth despite major public investment in connectivity and digital services. Read more »
India-China pharma

India-China pharma trade opens up a $6 bn opportunity

India-China pharma trade opens a huge export opportunity amid Beijing’s procurement reforms and shifting global markets. #pharma Read more »
SMART CLASSROOMS

India’s smart classrooms falter amid frequent blackouts

Recurring power outages are breaking continuity in India's smart classrooms, widening the learning inequality. #classrooms #education #edtech Read more »
ayurveda industry

Unlocking Ayurveda’s potential to create a $500bn industry

Evidence-based methods can transform Ayurveda from a traditional system into a trusted global medical science. Read more »
India's EV industry, EV adoption in India

EV adoption in India slows despite record sales surge

EV adoption in India is rising in headline numbers, but weakening demand signals show the transition is still fragile. #EV Read more »
services inflation on the rise

Services inflation now India’s biggest price challenge

India’s CPI hit a record low in 2025, but services inflation remains high -- a structural shift that is reshaping household budgets. Read more »