Is Ayushman Bharat PMJAY a filure?

Ayushman Bharat: A grand promise undone by poor execution

Amid low tariffs, payment delays, and uneven state implementation, Ayushman Bharat is struggling to balance electoral ambition with operational realism. #pmjay #ayushmanbharat Read more »
PLI scheme

PLI scheme @5: India’s manufacturing gamble needs a strategic reset

Despite impressive gains in smartphone exports, the PLI scheme faces mounting criticism over execution delays, import dependence, and limited impact on innovation. #PLI #manufacturing #MakeinIndia Read more »
MSME funding gap

India’s MSMEs face a Rs 25 lakh crore credit gap — can e-commerce play white knight?

Government schemes and banks have failed to meet MSME funding needs—only a digital overhaul can truly ensure access to finance. #MSME #MSME funding Read more »
China and trump's tariff war

Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs risk global recession

Through Liberation Day tariffs, President #Trump imperils not just American competitiveness but the stability of the global trading system. #liberationday #tariffwar Read more »
Smart Cities Mission

Smart Cities Mission: Lessons from the scheme’s mixed legacy

A decade after its launch, the Smart Cities Mission has delivered patchy progress, exposing deep flaws in urban governance and accountability. #SmartCitiesMission #policy Read more »
contract mining

From vendors to partners: India’s contract mining model needs an overhaul

India’s contract mining sector must move from short-term thinking to long-term conviction, treating contractors as true partners. #mining #industry Read more »
rupee vs dollar 2025-26

Rupee braces for another year of global disruption

The outlook for the rupee in 2025-26 hinges on foreign inflows, services exports, and India’s ability to sustain economic momentum amid global headwinds. Read more »
joint crediting mechanism

India-Japan joint crediting mechanism to strengthen climate partnership

The joint crediting mechanism promises to lower India’s clean energy costs while helping Japan meet its climate targets without sacrificing credibility. #creditingmechanism #India #Japan Read more »
Indian economy

Twin deficits and fiscal prudence: How UPA and NDA steered Indian economy

Indian economy saw two different models under NDA and UPA governance. The NDA’s emphasis on capex marks a shift towards fiscal prudence and sustainable governance. #capex #economy #NDA #UPA Read more »
UK foreign policy at a crossroads.

Post-Brexit and post-US: The UK foreign policy must pivot to Europe

As Washington turns inwards, UK foreign policy must abandon illusions of transatlantic privilege and work on meaningful ties with Europe. Read more »