Himalayan floods show that relief without resilient roads, dams, and zoning reforms leaves communities at risk. #floods #Himalaya #climatechange Read more »
Nepal's youth uprising is a powerful example of how digitally-empowered Gen Z is challenging political elites across South Asia. #Nepal #GenZ Read more »
Despite record coverage, millions of Jan Dhan Yojana accounts lie dormant, raising doubts about India’s financial inclusion gains. #JanDhan #financialinclusion Read more »
Concert tourism is giving Indian cities fresh revenue streams, boosting municipal coffers and reshaping local public finance. #concert #tourism #economy Read more »
Extreme heat is eroding labour hours, learning outcomes, and public health budgets — costs policymakers must start counting. Read more »
India’s $18 billion semiconductor plan seeks to cut imports and build chip sovereignty, but the leap to 7 nm technology is a daunting test. #semiconductor #chips Read more »
India’s ageing population will redefine markets, families, and public policy in the decades ahead. With timely reforms, the nation can transform this challenge into an engine of growth, innovation, and dignity. ... Read more »
Private credit funds and NBFCs are filling financing gaps, reshaping capital flows and easing pressure on banks in India’s credit market. Read more »
States compete to loosen labour laws, but ignoring worker welfare may erode productivity, stability, and investor confidence. #labourlaws #Maharashtra Read more »
GST 2.0 slabs simplify compliance and aid businesses, but may widen deficits and blunt long-term economic growth. Read more »