Budget 2026 calls sandalwood a high-value crop, but without clear farmer ownership and simpler permits, the promise doesn't mean much. Read more »
The 16th Finance Commission keeps 41% vertical devolution but changes the horizontal formula: per-capita GSDP distance stays dominant, while GDP contribution gets a new 10% weight. #financecommission #GDP Read more »
CBAM’s definitive phase from January 1, 2026 makes verified emissions data a trade requirement for Indian exporters. #CBAM #EU #India #exports Read more »
PM Internship Scheme is being redesigned in pilot as offer acceptance falls and fund use stays low, pointing to a design-demand mismatch. Read more »
The US exit from WHO has fractured global health governance, and India has capacity — but lacks an institutional roadmap. Read more »
With the US-Bangladesh deal in order, Dhaka’s 19% tariff and US-input zero-duty window compress India’s edge in thin-margin US apparel categories. #US #Bangladesh #India Read more »
Energy, tech and non-tariff barriers shape the India-US tariff framework more than headlines, and the fine print will decide outcomes. #India #US #trade Read more »
India’s cooperative banks matter for inclusion, but their governance and capital design clash with modern prudential regulation. #cooperativebanks #financialinclusion Read more »
India-US trade framework cuts tariffs, but links relief to oil choices, purchases and monitoring — raising costs and sovereignty risks. #India #US #trade Read more »
Two airlines dominate India’s aviation sector, but aircraft supply and regulatory coordination now reinforce that dominance. #aviation Read more »