tax devolution

States vs Centre: Tax devolution dilemma continues

With Indian states facing increasing fiscal pressure, the 16th Finance Commission offers a chance to recalibrate the tax devolution mechanism. #GST #tax Read more »
tariff wars,

Protectionism and tariff wars: Lessons from history and rising global risks

History shows that prolonged tariff wars fuel inflation, stifle innovation, and erode diplomatic ties, ultimately leading to more economic losers than winners. #tradewars #tariffs #protectionism #Trump2.0 Read more »
Road safety: India must resolve its deadly highway crisis

Road safety: India must resolve its deadly highway crisis

With countries like Sweden and Thailand showing the way in road safety improvements, India must follow suit and make its highways safer. #roadsafety Read more »
food security

Food security: India’s focus must shift to nutritional security

India’s outdated approach to food security has led to rising malnutrition and non-communicable diseases, demanding urgent reforms in regulation and consumer affairs. #foodsecurity Read more »
AI Action Summit

AI Action Summit seeks to shape global governance

With rising concerns over monopolies and regulatory gaps, the AI Action Summit is an effort towards cooperation on artificial intelligence. Read more »
unpaid work and care services by women

Unpaid work biggest stumbling block to gender equality

Unpaid work continues to burden young girls, calling for urgent policy interventions for a fairer future. #gender #carework Read more »
ASER 2024

ASER 2024: A paradox of progress in Indian education

ASER 2024 reveals a troubling decline in government school enrolment, hinting at deeper systemic challenges that demand urgent attention. #education #India #society Read more »
RBI announces repo rate cut

Repo rate cut: Decoding RBI’s first rate cut in five years

With its first repo rate cut in five years, the RBI signals a shift towards growth, but markets remain sceptical amid inflation concerns and rupee volatility. Read more »
Private equity in healthcare, budget 2025

Budget 2025-26: A leg up for healthcare, but challenges persist

Budget 2025-26 expands healthcare funding, but without structural reforms, quality care remains out of reach for many. #Budget2025 #healthcare Read more »
critical minerals

Critical minerals: India’s new mission looks to break China’s grip

India’s ambitious critical minerals strategy seeks to reduce import dependency and strengthen the hold on key resources. #criticalMinerals #China #policy Read more »