Economy

Bairabi-Sairang Railway Line: A Historic Gateway Empowering Mizoram’s Growth

Context: The inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line is a landmark in transforming a landlocked state like Mizoram into a...

MIT’s Solar-Powered Atmospheric Water Harvester

Context: In a world where over 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, a new device developed by...

Transportation in Agriculture

Context: The recent closure of the critical Srinagar-Jammu National Highway for 13 days due to heavy rains and landslides triggered...

Global Military Spending vs. Sustainable Development

Context: With global military spending hitting a record $2.7 trillion in 2024 (SIPRI), the UN warns that excessive focus on...

Interest-Free Capex Loans to States

Context: In a significant move to sustain India’s economic momentum, the Centre will continue its no-interest-bearing, 50-year capital expenditure (capex)...

India’s Road to FTAs

Context: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is visiting India from September 8-10, 2025, to finalise and sign a Bilateral Investment...

Trade Agreement Impasse over Agriculture

No Farm Trade Pact at Cost of Farmers Context: The disagreements between India and the US have been significantly fueled...

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in India: A Positive Growth Avenue

Context: India’s REIT market is entering a rapid growth phase, with at least one new REIT expected annually over the...

Youth Unemployment Conundrum

Context: Recent data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reveals a concerning trend: a decline in the Labour Force...

GST Reforms 2025

Context: Recently the GST Council approved India’s most comprehensive tax reform since 2017, replacing the previous four-slab GST system with...

GST 2.0: India’s Tax Revolution

GST 2.0 simplifies rates, eases family burdens, supports farmers, boosts industries, and strengthens India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Introduction...

State of the Sector Report on FPOs (SoFPO)

Context: According to the latest State of the Sector Report on FPOs (SoFPO) released by the National Association for FPOs...

Tariffs Test Autonomy: India as America’s Pressure Point

US tariffs on Indian exports test Delhi’s sovereignty. This essay explores American motives and India’s balanced response strategy. Introduction                                                                            Relations...

Horticulture Push: Powerful Pathway to Farm Diversification and Higher Incomes

Context: India’s farm sector is witnessing a policy and market shift from cereals to high-value horticulture, as highlighted in the...

Understanding the Rural Digital Divide in India

Context: The Public Accounts Committee, chaired by K.C. Venugopal, has expressed concern over poor rural mobile connectivity and directed telecom...