16th Finance Commission

16th Finance Commission: Why the north-south tax row has shifted

The 16th Finance Commission kept vertical devolution at 41% but changed the horizontal formula, altering the politics...
coal block auctions india

Coal block timelines: Can strict deadlines fix production delays?

Budget 2026, Tier II cities

Budget 2026: Tier II cities push lacks climate resilience

dashboard governance in India

Data-rich governance needs judgment at the core

GDP growth

GDP growth slowdown: Base effect or deeper signal?

The key risk to India’s FY26 GDP growth is not slowdown in one quarter, but uneven public...
solar module manufacturing

India’s solar module manufacturing boom meets US tariff wall

NMP 2.0

NMP 2.0: Asset monetisation needs fiscal discipline

RBI Payments Vision 2025

RBI Payments Vision 2025: Inclusion gaps remain despite UPI success

Union Budget 2026-27

Budget 2026: Signals for jobs, skills, and the middle class

Union Budget 2026-27 doubles down on capex and tech-led growth, but outcomes hinge on job quality and...
India's expanding research ecosystem

Research and innovation in India: Between expansion and integrity

Equitable AI

Equitable AI needs democratic governance, not declarations

the High Seas Treaty taking effect

The High Seas Treaty: Who owns the ocean’s genetic wealth?

RBI Payments Vision 2025

RBI Payments Vision 2025: Inclusion gaps remain despite UPI success