World's plastics pollution crisis

UN plastics treaty must match the scale of a silent tsunami

The binding plastics treaty in August can still avert a polymer deluge—if delegates back firm limits on virgin output and 4,200 toxic additives. #plasticstreaty #plasticpollution Read more »
UPI, IoT

UPI goes global and smart with IoT-enabled payments

NPCI’s IoT-enabled UPI will allow autonomous payments from smart devices, redefining the future of digital finance in India and abroad. #UPI #NPCI #IoT Read more »
GCCs

GCCs to drive the next growth wave beyond metros

Backed by skilled talent, policy reforms, and rising demand, Tier 2 cities are emerging as the new hotspots for India's GCCs. #GCCs Read more »
critical minerals, QUAD

Critical minerals central to Quad’s regional security plan

The Quad bloc seeks to counter China's control over critical minerals through new supply chain partnerships. #QUAD #criticalminerals Read more »
ELI scheme

ELI scheme will boost female participation in manufacturing

With over 85% of women in informal jobs, the ELI scheme promises to boost formal employment and social security in key sectors. #ELI #femaleworkforce Read more »
Indian banks

Indian banks bet big on branches despite digital boom

Leading Indian banks continue branch expansion, proving physical infrastructure still drives financial growth. #banks Read more »
jal jeevan mission

Jal Jeevan Mission faces credibility crisis in rural India

The Jal Jeevan Mission must look beyond infrastructure to address governance, equity, and climate-linked water insecurity. #JalJeevan Read more »
India’s strategic autonomy

India’s strategic autonomy in the age of Trump tariffs

With Trump’s tariff threats looming, India’s strategic autonomy faces its toughest test yet between East and West. #BRICS #QUAD #FTAs Read more »
Monsoon 2025

Monsoon 2025: Timely rain could reset inflation, rural demand

Managed well, monsoon 2025 could push CPI below 3% and add 0.3 pp to GDP by jump-starting farm incomes and consumption. #Monsoon #economy Read more »
CAFE-3 norms

CAFE-3 norms could drive India’s small cars off the road

India's clean mobility push risks excluding the middle class as CAFE-3 norms make small cars less viable for automakers. #CAFE-3 #Cars Read more »