Tax collections, direct taxes, refund delays, middle class burden

India’s tax collections surge rests on middle class strain

India’s rising tax collections rely more on refund delays than broad-based growth, raising questions of fiscal sustainability. #Tax #GST #middleclass Read more »
International Health Regulations, WHO

New international health regulations face sovereignty pushback

The revised International Health Regulations seeks to strengthen cooperation, but face resistance from countries citing sovereignty concerns. #WHO #health Read more »
home cooling

Decarbonising home cooling: Design first, finance next

Better insulation and passive home cooling can cut emissions and energy costs while protecting health in a warming India. #energy #sustainability Read more »
jobs data

India’s jobs data masks structural employment crisis

The latest jobs data hides weak job quality, underemployment, and deep structural flaws in India’s labour market. #jobs #unemployment #PLFS Read more »
US economy and migration policies

Harsh migration policies chipping away at American hegemony

Restrictive migration policies will shrink America’s workforce and weaken its global economic and technology edge. Read more »
India's road safety crisis

Road safety: India’s cities are failing pedestrians and riders

Pedestrians and two-wheeler users form two-thirds of road deaths, highlighting the urgent need for road safety checks in urban mobility. Read more »
Implications of Fed rate cut

Fed rate cut risks stability of US economy

The Fed rate cut offers short-term relief but risks fuelling inflation and triggering stagflation in a fragile US economy. Read more »
RBI's rupee dilemma

RBI’s rupee defence could hurt Indian economy

India’s low rupee volatility comes from aggressive RBI action, but structural reforms, not costly defence, will secure long-term stability. #RBI #rupee Read more »
Competition reforms

Competition reforms key to India’s digital future

India must pursue competition reforms by revising CCI powers, procurement rules, and penalties to ensure fair markets and curb dominance in the digital and public sectors. Read more »
India's affordable housing crisis

Affordable housing the real test for emerging India

Despite 4.1 lakh new units launched in 2024, affordable housing remains a distant dream for most Indian households. Read more »