GST 2.0

GST 2.0 promises savings, but will consumers benefit?

GST 2.0 cuts tax rates on essentials and cars, but whether consumers see lower prices depends on business passthrough. #GST #tax #FMCG Read more »
economic discontent, populism

Economic discontent is testing democracies worldwide

Economic discontent is sparking global populist cycles, trapping democracies in short-term appeasement. #democracy #society #populism Read more »
India’s gender-based violence crisis

Gender-based violence in India demands fact-driven action

India’s gender-based violence crisis persists despite new laws, exposing gaps in governance, justice, and accountability. Read more »
Tax collections, direct taxes, refund delays, middle class burden

India’s tax collections surge rests on middle class strain

India’s rising tax collections rely more on refund delays than broad-based growth, raising questions of fiscal sustainability. #Tax #GST #middleclass Read more »
International Health Regulations, WHO

New international health regulations face sovereignty pushback

The revised International Health Regulations seeks to strengthen cooperation, but face resistance from countries citing sovereignty concerns. #WHO #health Read more »
home cooling

Decarbonising home cooling: Design first, finance next

Better insulation and passive home cooling can cut emissions and energy costs while protecting health in a warming India. #energy #sustainability Read more »
jobs data

India’s jobs data masks structural employment crisis

The latest jobs data hides weak job quality, underemployment, and deep structural flaws in India’s labour market. #jobs #unemployment #PLFS Read more »
US economy and migration policies

Harsh migration policies chipping away at American hegemony

Restrictive migration policies will shrink America’s workforce and weaken its global economic and technology edge. Read more »
India's road safety crisis

Road safety: India’s cities are failing pedestrians and riders

Pedestrians and two-wheeler users form two-thirds of road deaths, highlighting the urgent need for road safety checks in urban mobility. Read more »
Implications of Fed rate cut

Fed rate cut risks stability of US economy

The Fed rate cut offers short-term relief but risks fuelling inflation and triggering stagflation in a fragile US economy. Read more »