Economy

GST Reform Must Address the Critical Gap in Tobacco Taxation

GST reform and unfinished business in tobacco control  Context: With the GST compensation cess set to expire in March 2026,...

G.I. Tag Battles Cultural Misappropriation: A Bold Step for Traditional Artisans

Can a G.I. tag prevents cultural misappropriation? Context: Recently , at its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Milan, Italian luxury...

Multidimensional Indices in Indian Healthcare

Reforming Social Protection with Multidimensional Indices Context: India’s poverty measurement has evolved from pre-independence subsistence-based estimates to modern multidimensional frameworks....

India’s Poverty Debate

The truth about poverty in India Context: In April 2025, the Government of India issued a press release titled “India’s...

South Asia Regional Centre of International Potato Centre (CIP) in India

Centre approves South Asia unit of International Potato Centre at Agra Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of...

India’s Crude Oil and Natural Gas Consumption: A Growing Energy Security Risk

India’s Crude Oil and Natural Gas Consumption Crisis: Why Import Dependency Hurts Context: India’s energy security challenge has become more...

India’s Middle-Class Conundrum

The middle class seems missing from our growth story Context: India’s economy posted a strong 7.4% year-on-year growth in Q4...

Global SDG Index 2025

India breaks into top 100 in global SDG rankings Context: India has made a significant leap in its journey toward...

India’s Inflation and Unemployment

Inflation falls but not unemployment Context: India’s inflation fell to 2.8% in May 2025, earning the RBI praise for economic...

India’s Economic Transformation

Poverty Levels, Food and Fertiliser Subsidies Context: As the NDA government completes 11 years at the helm, it’s an opportune...

Oil Palm Revolution in India

Oil Palm Revolution in India

The crop that is raising farm incomes — and eyebrows Context: Once a marginal crop, oil palm has become a...

Shillong–Silchar Corridor & Kaladan Route

Rewiring India’s Neighbourhood Diplomacy Context: While geographic proximity often encourages collaboration between states, it can’t replace strategic diplomacy—especially when geopolitical...

GDP Base Year Revision: A Strategic Move to Boost India’s Global Credibility

GDP Base Year Revision: A Strategic Move to Boost India’s Global Credibility

GDP Base Year Revision: A Bold Step Toward Accurate Economic Ranking for India Context (GDP): The National Statistical Office (NSO)...

Chenab Bridge to Kashmir’s Future

Chenab Bridge to Kashmir’s Future

Chenab Bridge is a statement of political will. But Kashmiris need more than just infrastructure Context: When Prime Minister Narendra...

India’s Garment industry

India’s Garment industry

Scale up garment industry Context: India’s textiles and apparel (T&A) industry has deep historical roots and employs over 45 million...