Need a consistent sin tax regime

A consistent sin tax regime can fix health funding woes

Well-designed sin tax regime covering tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks can help fund India's public health programmes. Read more »
human capital index india

India needs to invest more in human capital to future-proof economy

A robust human capital strategy is essential to withstand disruptions from climate change, automation, and demographic shifts. #humandevelopment #poverty #skilling Read more »
online gaming growth vs regulation

Online gaming: Karnataka takes lead in regulation

Karnataka’s new #gaming authority may offer India a regulatory path forward as the #realmoneygaming sector expands rapidly. Read more »
Dalai Lama and Tibet

Dalai Lama succession: Uncertain years ahead for Tibet

The Dalai Lama has reaffirmed the continuity of his institution, but the geopolitical contest between Beijing and Delhi to shape his succession may drag on for decades. Read more »
BRICS, Trump tariffs, trade war

Trump tariffs spark trade realignment beyond dollar zone

With BRICS deepening ties and China dumping Treasuries, Trump tariffs could hasten the shift away from US-centric trade networks. #dollar #BRICS #Trump #tariffs Read more »
nuclear energy

India’s nuclear energy bet gets a second wind

India eyes a tenfold jump in nuclear energy capacity by 2047, but legal and financial barriers loom. #nuclearenergy #NTPC Read more »
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 »