global plastics treaty

Plastics treaty talks expose India’s economic dilemma

As nations push for a binding plastic treaty, India defends its growth priorities and petrochemical investments at global plastics treaty talks in Geneva. #plastic #pollution Read more »
AI and productivity

The AI paradox: Innovation without economic gains

AI is transforming knowledge work, but weak policy alignment and uneven adoption keep its benefits from translating into broader economic growth. Read more »
RBI repo rate cut

Repo rate cut key to reviving credit, easing MSME crisis

RBI must look beyond the Fed and cut the repo rate which is the only lever left to sustain growth. Read more »
Air India, aviation

Air India crash raises tough questions for airlines

India’s air travel system faces a reckoning after the Air India crash at Ahmedabad exposed systemic failures and gaps in oversight. #AirIndia #aviation Read more »
Trump tariffs

Trump tariffs reveal the leader’s zero‑sum worldview

Trump tariffs expose a zero-sum strategy that demands India surrender key market access in agriculture, digital trade, and IP norms. #Trump #tariffs #agriculture #India #trade Read more »
India-Russia ties

India-Russia ties will endure US tariff pressure

Strategic depth, defence ties, and energy needs make India-Russia ties resilient — even in the face of US tariff threat. Read more »
black money menace

India’s black money crackdown falls short on results

Despite raising ₹35,000 crore in tax demands, India has recovered less than 1% under the Black Money Act, revealing deep enforcement gaps. Read more »
uber, ola, ride-hailing services

Fixing the gender gap in India’s ride-hailing services

Gender-focused ride-hailing services in India show promise but falter without sustained investment, policy support, and public mindset shifts. #uber #ola Read more »
Poshan Abhiyaan

Poshan Abhiyaan fails to tackle India’s malnutrition crisis

Modi government's flagship programme — Poshan Abhiyaan — shows promise, but #hunger and #malnutrition remain entrenched. Read more »
Delhi air pollution crisis

Delhi’s urban crisis: Pollution, health gaps, inclusion

As Delhi battles toxic air and access inequities, novel solutions like oxygen bars and sensory zones offer a fresh path forward. #delhipollution Read more »