environmental clearance

SC ruling on environmental clearances draws the line on discretionary powers

The Supreme Court ruling against ex-post facto environmental clearances exposes the growing rift between ecological justice and industrial protectionism. Read more »
carbon credit

India’s carbon credit market must serve farmers, not just corporations

A science-led, farmer-first approach is vital if India wants its carbon credit market to balance sustainability with rural prosperity. #carboncredit #carbonmarket Read more »
RBI priorities under Sanjay Malhotra

RBI plans a quiet rewiring of India’s financial system

By tackling #misselling, #cyberrisk, and #banking scale, the #RBI under Sanjay Malhotra is laying the foundation for a resilient system. #rupee #interestrate Read more »
automation

AI disrupts IT testing jobs with automation, but opens doors to new roles

As automation replaces routine IT testing jobs, Indian firms must pivot toward reskilling and AI-driven cybersecurity services. #automation #IT #AI Read more »
Reasons behind tropical forest loss

Global forest loss in 2024: A red alert the world cannot ignore

Fire surpassed agriculture as the main driver of tropical forest loss for the first time, raising serious doubts about global climate commitments. #forestloss #climatechange #globalwarming Read more »
India's spectrum policy dilemma

Wi-Fi gets 6 GHz boost, but spectrum policy still caught in tug of war

By allocating only part of the 6 GHz airwaves for unlicensed use, the spectrum policy may be limiting the transformative potential of next-gen technologies. #5G #6G #DoT #TRAI Read more »
India-Bangladesh trade ties

India-Bangladesh trade tensions rise with Dhaka’s China pivot

With Dhaka set to lose LDC trade benefits by 2026, its realignment with China poses challenges for India-Bangladesh trade ties. #Bangladesh #tradewar #economy Read more »
Nuclear power

Nuclear power: India eyes 100 GW by 2047 with privatisation drive

The proposed amendments to liability law may attract global and domestic players into nuclear power sector, long closed to private investment. #nuclearpower #nuclearenergy Read more »
The unprotected workers of India's gig economy

The gig economy is booming—but hardly any protection for workers

As millions power India’s gig economy from the backseat of a scooter, their rights and futures remain dangerously undefined. #gigeconomy #swiggy #zomato #uber #ola Read more »
India-UK FTA, whisky

India-UK FTA to shake up whisky market with steep tariff cuts on Scotch

The India-UK FTA will cut duties on Scotch whisky, opening doors for UK exporters while raising concerns for India’s domestic distillers. #IndiaUKFTA #scotch #whisky Read more »