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The history of reform episodes, recently reviewed by the IMF, shows that the pace of reform efforts has more than halved since ...COP29 and Reducing Climate Leadership. What India can do.
India should seize the opportunity to boost its own role in diplomacy and global governance as a credible actor in tackling today’s ...A Safe Climate Depends on a Transformed IMF – Here’s How it Must...
To fulfill its mandate, the IMF must urgently evolve across its three key areas: surveillance, lending and global leadership.Parallel but Intersecting: Why Duplicate Electricity Distribution Networks...
The Electricity Act of 2003 allows multiple power distributors in an area, intended mainly for rural areas. Now private companies are eyeing ...Key to Maharashtra’s Growth: Focus on Boosting Major Economic...
The underperformance of the state is largely due to its key economic centres, not letting the state take advantage of its underlying ...Green Hydrogen’s Near-term Value Proposition Lies in Niche Applications
Newspaper announcements have cited ambitions to bring the cost of green hydrogen production down to $1/kg from $5+ per kg today. This ...Why Development Needs More Than Data
It’s become a truism that better data leads to better policies and a stronger education and health system. Priyadarshini Singh explains how ...Why I hope India Participates in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan Next...
What bridges the border between the often opposed nations is their shared joy for cricket. India’s participation in the championship emerges as ...India’s Energy Future: Small Modular Reactors Need Strong Policy...
While conventional renewable energy (RE) generation is now cheap, storage is not. Moreover, RE in the form of wind and solar is ...India’s Textile and Apparel Sector Story
The global apparel industry is extremely competitive and characterised by low margins. Buyers frequently switch suppliers to secure better prices, creating a ...India Must Infuse Flexibility in Policy Amid Shifting Global Trade...
India needs to develop a better understanding of the evolving dynamics of global trade institutions and trade rules among its trade negotiatorsThe Politics of Data-Based Policymaking
We need to recognise that the construction of public statistics is informed by political commitments that must be aired and critiqued for ...Think Big: Power Distributors Must Drastically Slash Their Billing Losses
Much of the electricity generated in India goes unpaid for, and this leakage has been a huge financial burden on distribution companies. ...Can China Navigate the Storm? New Economic Hurdles May Test Resilience
While China has successfully weathered economic challenges before, this time is different, writes Janak Raj.India-China Agreement is Welcome — but we don’t Know Enough
Delhi-Beijing agreement on patrolling LAC is an achievement of Indian diplomacy, but it is also a limited one, writes Jabin Jacob.Critical Mineral Needs for India’s Clean Energy Transition
It is pertinent that India increases its R&D expenditure to study alternate technologies and substitute minerals and chemistries for clean energy equipment.Moratorium on New Subsidies to Garner Resources for Public Spending on...
Based on analysis of data from about 100 economies, Shishir Gupta argues that in India, the lack of sufficient public spending constrains ...Mitigate the Impact of Global Shocks on India’s Financial Sector
To safeguard a financial system exposed to major vulnerabilities, India must bolster regulatory frameworks, crisis management and cybersecurity, and also reduce credit ...India Needs its own Green New Deal
The biggest impediment to this is milquetoast ambitions and the inability to go beyond incremental changes, not a lack of money.Crucial framework
Where we stand, several aspirants to the rich-country club have explicit self-set goals — China by 2035, Vietnam and Indonesia by 2045, ...Interview | Prominent Indian Economist Warns Pakistan’s Economic Crash...
In this episode of Thought Behind Things, Sanjay Kathuria discusses Pakistan's economy.Australia Should Champion Indian Ocean Port Development
Australia’s advanced port infrastructure and regulatory framework provide a strong foundation for its role in promoting port development and processes in the ...Viksit@2047: Achieving India’s Vision Needs Focus on Core Priorities
India's ambition may seem out of reach, but two and a half decades provide ample time to prepare- if it gets its ...Reopening Trade With Pakistan Will Also Help India
Given that India never banned trade, it should be simpler for India to reciprocate diplomatic outreach by rolling back the penal import ...Ratan Tata was a Decisive Visionary who Contributed Significantly to...
He invested in institutions and nurtured them with resources, talent, and above all, autonomy, which enabled them to flower. In promoting centres ...China Pitches Its Model of Modernization to the Global South
There is a shift underway in China’s Global South diplomacy, as Beijing seeks to compensate for less financial firepower by focusing more ...Interview | Rashmi Kundu India Voice of the Young Vidped 649 October 2024
In this Vidped episode, Rashmi shares how life’s unpredictable turns helped her discover her interests. She opens up about her work in ...Book Review | Mahatma Gandhi’s Code of Ethics in Today’s World
Ramu Damodaran reviews Becoming Gandhi: Living the Mahatma's 6 Moral Truths in Immoral Times by Perry Garfinkel.How Haryana’s new Government can Sustain and Expand Recent Economic...
For Haryana, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the state’s economic journey over the last couple of decades to understand the ...Pinning Hopes on MDBs
MDBs can only partly finance climate needs of low- and middle-income countries.Too Many Walls, Few Bridges
Narrow nationalisms and leaders with large egos have pushed the world towards a wider, prolonged conflict. But there is hope in power ...Time to Secure Bay of Bengal
BIMSTEC shouldn’t further delay its sixth summit to avoid losing relevance at a time its vision of economic integration is threatened by ...Managing Inflation: RBI’s MPC has Faced External Challenges Since...
It is important to ensure that headline inflation is aligned with the target, which will further enhance the credibility of the FIT ...Pakistan Should Restructure Its Debt Now
Even though the Pakistani government now appears to recognise its debt problem, it has failed to acknowledge the severity of the situation.Driving EV Climate Gains Needs Rethink on Charging
A major policy objective of transitioning to electric mobility is to decarbonise road transport which contributes to 12% of India’s energy-related CO2 ...India’s ‘Weak Link’ Approach is Strengthening the Quad
For India – a rising but still developing country – the engagement is predominantly driven by the strategic needs of development and ...Will the IMF’s $7 Billion Bailout Stabilize Pakistan’s Economy?
The article discusses the significance of the IMF’s latest package, whether it will help Pakistan out of its economic crisis, and its ...Cautious Outlook
There is reasonable uncertainty about stronger private consumer and business demand on the domestic front with a visible slowdown abroad. The cautionary ...Democratizing E-Commerce: The Role and Challenges of ONDC
ONDC is a pioneer in building and democratising open network commerce at population scale. It is expected to bring in synergies across ...Montek Singh Ahluwalia on India’s Economic Reforms: Past, Present, and...
In this episode of The Rising India Podcast with Gautam Chikermane, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, one of the key architects of India’s 1991 ...Rising Bank Credit Highlights Financing Strain as Non-Bank Flows Decline
The sharp growth in bank credit shares reflects a devolvement of the growing deficit in non-bank resource flows, especially foreign.In Death of Young Woman in Pune, a Wake-up Call for India Inc
It must rethink organisational culture that valourises a brutal work ethic at the cost of health and quality of life.Review Inflation Target: Should Food be Excluded From RBI’s Measure?
It is not only the inflation targeting framework, but all monetary policy frameworks are also based on the principle that persistent inflation ...Interview | Implementing Policies at Grassroot Levels
From his role as a former Advisor to the Prime Minister to shaping grassroots initiatives like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the National ...We can no Longer Measure Electricity Just by its Energy Value: India’s...
The Economist magazine had a very nice special that talked about another misleading and incomplete measure of energy: the calorie. Science has ...Leverage AI to Secure E-Services
Public policy expert Deepak Maheshwari writes, enabling policy instruments, well-resourced public institutions and world-class infrastructure are essential for India’s transformation to ‘Viksit ...Developed India Needs Civil Governance Reforms
These will facilitate greater inclusion, without which the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 will be hard to realise.Finetuning Industrial Nodes: Intent Correct, Design Requires Refinement
The decision to develop select cities as industrial hubs is sound, but revisiting the choice of locations could make it a game-changer.Australia-India Port Infrastructure Cooperation is the Next Logical Step
A collaboration in port development would position Australia as a key partner in the Indian Ocean region. For New Delhi, this would ...Critical Minerals can Elevate EU-India Relations
Both India and the EU share ambitious climate transition goals, underpinned by critical minerals.A Roadmap for Global Health Diplomacy by India in the era of Climate...
A roadmap for global health diplomacy by India in the era of climate change.Root of C-D Mismatch: Major Banks Aren’t Competing for Savings...
The savings bank deposit interest rate was the last one to be deregulated by the RBI after all other interest rates were ...Africa can Make India’s ‘Critical Mineral Mission’ Shine
India will have to collaborate with countries in the continent which has a significant amount of the world’s known critical mineral reserves.Counting on Carbon Pricing
Renewable energy does not generate the tax and non-tax revenues that fossil fuels do.Six key Aspects of a Carbon Credit Trading System That India Must get...
A market for carbon credits could be a major step forward in decarbonizing the economy, but only if it is properly designed. ...Privacy Judgment and DPDP Act – Seven Markers
The DPDPA is not a comprehensive privacy law even as it promises to push the envelope for privacy in the digital realm.Why There is a Need to Reimagine Corporate Governance in the AI Age
Indian boards comprise, in the main, elderly individuals with similar experiences. This results in the homogenisation of corporate thinking and (inadvertently perhaps), ...It’s a Brave new era of International Trade, and Canada is Unprepared...
The Liberal government’s decision to slap a 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles the past week should not have been a surprise. ...Addressing Gender Inequities in Healthcare Amidst the Rise of NCDs Among...
This burden also shows significant state heterogeneity, but previously presumed presumed patterns of higher burden among southern states, and mostly infectious disease ...Promoting FDI From China: Some Issues
Five important points worth further reflection with respect to the Economic Survey suggestion to promote FDI from ChinaEnsuring Awas Yojana Success in The Big Cities
There is a need to work on multiple fronts, from making institutional credit more accessible for EWS households to addressing land challenges ...The Benefits of Connection: India’s Linkages to Bangladesh Withstand...
Roads and rail are the sinews of a strong relationship. But New Delhi cannot afford to be complacent about its regional ties.A New Footing in South Asia For India-Russia Friendship
PM Modi's visits to Moscow and Ukraine highlight Russia's rising role in South Asia, aligning with India's strategy beyond arms, energy, and ...The Neglect of Healthcare Must be Reversed
India lags its peers in universal health coverage, thanks to weak primary healthcare infrastructure and lack of specialists. Public spending on health ...A Ground Plan for Sustainable Mass Employment
These 12-point policy initiatives can pave the way for employment with dignity.Angry, Young Men
A snapshot preview of Bangladesh’s growth track shows it bucked the slowing world economy for almost one-and-half decades till 2019, growing 6.4% ...Outrage Over Reform in Capital Gains Tax is Overblown. Here’s Why
Even after the recent changes, India's capital gains tax regime remains relatively moderate compared to other nationsThe Geopolitics in ‘Tibet Border’ Reference
Dorjee Tshering Lepcha’s speech underlines that India’s development policies for its border areas and its policy towards China are connected, and that ...Leveraging Global Value Chains is Key to India’s Economic Prosperity
To better leverage the potential gains from shifting GVCs, India must improve its trade openness and trade policy predictability.India is Still Some Way From Achieving Universal Health Coverage. Here’s...
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana aimed to address gaps in the tax-funded national health insurance scheme started in 2008. However, for the ...Uttarakhand: Combating Non-Communicable Diseases Among Women
Despite improvements in primary health centres, the need for enhanced health services and infrastructure remains urgent, particularly in addressing the high burden ...From Uttarakhand to Wayanad: Balancing Realpolitik with Green Transition
Challenge for our leaders is to walk the line between sustainability and demands of national security and economic growthNew Delhi Needs to Distance Itself from Sheikh Hasina to Show Willingness...
Unlike other leaders, Sheikh Hasina resisted the electoral temptation to mobilise voters around ‘India out’ campaigns. Hence, Delhi found it difficult to ...A Trade Policy for Viksit Bharat: Let’s Reduce Tariffs and Rethink Pacts
India needs to resolve internal differences over self-reliance and revise import tariffs in line with those of other emerging market economies. The ...Inflation Targeting Without Food is no Solution
While the interests of famers need to be protected, it would further complicate monetary and macroeconomic managementScaling Renewable Energy – What’s Holding us Back?
India is doing well by global standards, but we’re not doing enough – we need to more than triple our current deployments ...Judicial Delays: An Economic Burden
Inefficiencies in the judicial process are stifling growth and investment in India.Global Trade Trends and Budget Initiatives
The Budget signals a move towards a more open trade policy, but further broadening and deepening are essential, writes Amita Batra.Seven Things Kamala Harris Must do now
She must not repeat Hillary Clinton’s mistakes or her own from the 2020 campaign; she must identify an issue she can own ...The Worrying Trend in Household Savings
With the share of physical assets rising, the responsibility to free up resources to fund corporate capex shifts to the government.Budget 2024 | Montek Singh Ahluwalia talks about the Budget Balance Sheet
"The Idea of having two tax regimes, doesn't make much sense. We should be moving to a new tax regime but we ...Budget 2024 | NK Singh offers his views on the Union Budget 2024
"It's a very credible budget. It will ensure investors of India's long term macro-economic growth and stability"Budget 2024 | NK Singh States That This Budget is Crucial for Achieving...
NK Singh remarked that the budget plays a significant role in the effort to reach the goal of a developed India by ...Interview | What The Union Budget Means For India’s Foreign...
Constantino Xavier explains the implications of the 2024 Union Budget for India's foreign policy.The Likely Trends
The most vocal segments have unequivocally expressed their views at different media forums and through direct engagement in the form of customary ...India’s Fiscal Transition Goals Through The Lens Of Union Budget 2024...
A roadmap for realising energy transition goals by examining the need for restructuring fossil taxes and subsidies in the present and subsequent ...Two Decades Of Union Govt Finances in 6 Charts
Through an analysis of expenditure, revenue and borrowing of the Union government, we examine the strategies used to maintain financial stability amid ...A Call for Greater Focus on Revenue Side
The government must strategically expand the fiscal space to face any exogenous shocks.Interview | Indian Diplomacy: China’s Economic Slowdown
Jabin Jacob analysis the structural factors behind China’s ‘new normal’ of low GDP growth, the effects of this deceleration on Chinese people ...Can Discoms Spark a Turnaround?
Gains have been asymmetric, with excess subsidy receipts and improved billing losses. But they aren’t sufficient. Discoms urgently need regulatory intervention, writes ...From Analogue Roots to Digital Dreams
Explore India's transformative telecom journey, from humble beginnings to visionary policies and relentless innovations, as the nation strides toward a trillion-dollar digital ...Filling the Gaps in New Delhi’s Connectivity Strategy Under Modi 3.0
This is not only a focal point of New Delhi’s foreign policy but also crucial for regional stability and growth.How India Can Fix Its Employment Crisis
To maintain its economic momentum through consistently high GDP growth, India needs to produce more jobs and move a greater proportion of ...Medical Education Financing Needs a Reset
Funds must go to improving existing medical colleges, and for setting up new ones in districts with higher teacher potentialMonetary Policy in a Tight Spot
In an economy that displays signs of growth anxiety, the RBI has been adroit in managing expectations. However, if the growth outcome ...A Fine Balance: From Justice to Cost, the Many Competing Objectives of...
India’s per capita consumption is only a little over a third of the world average and, hence, as we strive to become ...How to pack for India’s Journey to 2047
The transition to a Viksit Bharat will extend over the next two decades, and the list of reforms needed to achieve the ...An Elusive Virtuous Cycle
Govt’s capex push isn’t driving private investments, write Abhishek Kumar and Divya Srinivasan.The Imperative for Better State Capacity
Enhancing decentralised, community-action based State capacity for effective governance of human development and other public good sectors is an agenda for all ...Making Government Bodies Work for Communities
Besides professionals, the local government bodies should also have untied flexible finances for schools and health centres, writes Amarjeet Sinha.Waterlogging, Filthy Roads: Where Delhi’s Online Complaint Forums Work...
Municipal bodies manage aspects that deeply impact our daily lives and serve as our first point of contact with the government. Even ...Private Investment: Wait From Intent to Realisation
The trend seems to be that while optimism fuels initial investment announcements, it frequently fails to overcome practical challenges.US Presidential Elections: The Challenge Before the Democrats
With four months to go, can the party elevate a fresh new candidate who can take on Donald Trump?The Complexity of Green Transition
Inaction on generating new revenue as fossil fuel taxes dry up will harm India's economic prospects.Uttarakhand Forest Fires: Why Villagers Don’t Help the State in Risk...
The forest department has, in local expertise, a valuable asset. They must harness it even if to do so they have to ...A Tribute to Muchkund Dubey, the Illustrious Diplomat who was a Class...
Ramu Damodaran reflects on the life of Muchkund Dubey: A Champion of Diplomacy and EquityInterview | ‘Urban Healthcare Needs Urgent Attention’
Indrani Gupta and Alok Kumar Singh discuss the lack of a coherent and cogent approach towards urban health in India.Climate Change: India’s Commitments
In the cover story of Pravasi Indians, Rajesh Chadha discusses the critical need to address climate change immediately.Toward a Durable India-Pakistan Peace: A Roadmap through Trade
With re-elected governments now in place, the next few months offer some political space for bilateral trade discussions.Prioritise Deep Trade Agreements
India's global competitiveness and investment appeal hinge on deep trade agreements.Find a way
A shift in policy course, or a modification, is acutely justified by the patchy economic recovery; it is necessary to revive spending ...Cereals Under Climate Threat
Rising incidents of heatwaves are alarming scientists, while countries face declining wheat yields and output. Could India have been an exception?Interview | ‘If We Get Lithium From J&K, What Do We Do With It?’
Rajesh Chadha and Ganesh Sivamani discuss the critical minerals ecosystem, and the steps that India is taking to procure and protect these ...A Monetary and Economic Order Fit for the Twenty-First Century
If the international community is to have a chance of addressing twenty-first-century challenges effectively and equitably, the global economic and financial architecture ...Recalling Ambassador Asrani’s Lagos Masterstroke
Like the words of the Japanese poet, Basho, he loved, Asrani is now on a ‘journey... my dream goes wandering’.Putting the Cart Before the Horse
While public policy can provide the requisite nudge for EV adoption, a poorly designed one like the ‘Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and ...How Washington Missed the Boat on AI Regulation
The U.S. Congress missed an opportunity. Instead, it published a road map that fails to address the key challenges posed by new ...Interview | India’s Climate Change
He discusses Fiscal Transition and its impacts in the Indian context using the indigenously developed Environmentally extended Social Accounting Matrix (E-SAM)Mobilising Climate Finance: Imperative of Carbon Pricing
Carbon pricing can be an effective tool not only for raising resources over the medium term for mitigation and adaptation, but also ...Bloomberg TV interviews Renu Kohli
Policy continuity to be maintained. I do not think there's going to be any abrupt shift in either monetary or fiscal policy: ...Will Investment Optimism Fade?
Renu Kohli examines the factors that create uncertainty about private investment amid slowing consumer demand, inflation, and uncertain global growth.Why the Old Script Can’t Work for India’s Green Transition
India’s energy sector is on a cusp. Fossil fuels will dominate it for decades more, but the overriding priority is to reduce ...A Chain that Links us All
Ramu Damodaran writes about how a governor of Andamans influenced the Barbados programme of action for Small Island Developing States in 1994. ...Making the Public Health System More Robust
The way ahead is to build on the National Rural Health Mission by improving healthcare delivery, enhance the managerial skills of human ...Why Regulating AI can be Surprisingly Straightforward, When Teamed with...
The inherent nature and rapid evolution of AI demands that regulations must continually evolve and focus on its outcomes, which requires eternal ...Why India-UK Relations are set for Robust Growth
The onus is on the respective governments to realise the promise, which will require some heavy lifting, newfound initiatives, and realistic expectations.Modest Assessment
A continuation of past trends — namely, ageing populations and slowing investments and productivity growth together lead to the anticipated slowdown of ...Podcast | A Decade of Neighborhood First: India’s Strategic Shifts...
Riya Sinha reflects on a decade of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy since its inception in 2014.Podcast | Going Green: Can the Global South Develop Without Fossil Fuel?
On this Doha Debates Podcast, Zaki Mamdoo and Rahul Tongia drill down on environmentalism, development and energy equityPodcast | Beyond the Coastline
Riya Sinha discusses greater inland connectivity, particularly between India's Northeast region and the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal sub-region given the potential it ...Why is India Seeing a Surge in Employment? The Answer is Not Simple
It is evident that there are many contradictory stories playing out simultaneously where employment growth is concerned. Simplistic narratives will do us ...Interview | Powering Up: Assessing Utility Preparedness to Meet the Summer...
There is relatively little that can be done in the short run – we cannot build new infrastructure instantly – but our ...PM Surya Ghar Scheme: Balance Consumer Equity with Discom Stability
Successful implementation of PM Surya Ghar Scheme hinges on ensuring its viability across diverse consumers and discoms through strategic tariff setting, support ...Getting India’s Growth Priority Right
Janak Raj underscores India's imperative to prioritise human development hand in hand with economic growth.The Clean Energy Transition has Become Messy
The war in the Middle East, Russia and Ukraine, and sanctions by the US have created a fragmented market in the petroleum ...AI’s Trust Problem
Twelve persistent risks of AI that are driving skepticism.India’s Urban Imperatives
With his wealth of experience, Om Prakash Mathur distils insights and wisdom on urbanisation in one comprehensive compilation, making it a must-read ...Being Jagdish Bhagwati in a Conflict-Riven World
In a world beset by geopolitical and economic turmoil, the sanguine advice of Jagdish is as relevant as before.US Campus Crises: Are America and a Fragile World Order at Risk of Coming...
The divisions in the US universities beyond the gates of the campus have created the perfect breeding ground for political bottom-feeders.Interview | How To Bridge India’s Great Neighbourhood Divide
Constantino Xavier and Riya Sinha discuss how India can foster economic corridors and bridge the gap with its neighbours.Path for Inclusive India Lies in Decentralisation
Green growth cannot be an afterthought. We need to promote climate-resilient agriculture, regulate construction, and community-led action for lifestyle changes.Sri Lanka & Bangladesh Look East
The shifting sands of the South Asian trade landscape may be worthy of some serious reflection for India’s regional trade strategy.All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in...
Shivshankar Menon examines the shifting dynamics of global geopolitics, emphasising the historical evolution from empires to modern superstates and the continued relevance ...What a Climate-Aligned IMF Would Look Like
In light of the IMF approving current Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva for another five-year term, Rakesh Mohan and Mohamed Nasheed share their ...India’s Missing Jobs — and Where the Next Government can Find Them
We are staring at an employment crisis, which could get worse. But with policy support that could change.Do Electricity Distribution Franchisees Work? It’s High Time for a...
As the energy transition unfolds, the role of the discom is transforming.Developing World Must Raise Own Climate Finance
Developed countries and MDBs can raise just a third of the requirement. Carbon pricing and ETS will have to play a bigger ...Beyond PLI Targets
A comprehensive strategy is needed to propel India’s manufacturing capabilities.Interview | ‘Developing Just a Small Part of City as Smart...
Om Prakash Mathur talks about how India needs to manage its urban growth much faster, how the programme to develop smart cities ...Interview | Navigating India’s Urban Challenges
India's leading urban scholar and the author of "Changing Paradigms of Urbanisation: India and Beyond" Om Prakash Mathur reveals how rigid urban ...Interview | Questioning Katchatheevu Agreement Could Damage Ties,...
Former envoys to Sri Lanka say the Ministry of External Affairs’s position for the past decade has been in line with previous ...The Long Road to Liberalisation
Laveesh Bhandari reviews "Stumbling Into Reforms (1977 to 1998)" the second volume of "India's Finance Minister" series by AK Bhattacharya.Even Under Capitalism, There is Hope for Climate Change Solutions
Vikram Singh Mehta reviews the book book Climate Capitalism: Winning the Global Race to Zero Emissions by Akshat Rathi.Why India Must Put Africa at the Heart of its Global South Vision
As Africa houses three-fourths of humanity and over 39 per cent of the global GDP, there's a growing call to reform existing ...India’s Energy Transition
Laveesh Bhandari and Rajat Verma examine the fiscal implications that are to be borne in mind to arrive at equilibrium in the taxes.Three’s not a Crowd for Improved Climate Action
Pooja Ramamurthi argue that partnerships with bridging powers are increasingly vital to unpicking North-South gridlocks and effective climate cooperation.The Dip in Private Medical Colleges
Apart from being churned frequently, the regulatory norms entail high capital and operating costs.This is What’s Slowing Down the Clean Energy Transition
With Big Oil's 2050 forecast that places oil and gas at the centre of energy basket, it will be difficult, if not ...Consumption Trends and Monetary Policy
The falling share of food in households’ spending will help, given food inflation also drives inflation expectations.Podcast | Why are house prices so high in India?
In this episode, Shishir Gupta discusses the factors behind the high cost of housing in India and suggests possible solutions.Behind the rise in Rural Consumption Spending
The National Rural Livelihood Mission, better targeting and delivering of benefits, wider reach of digital infrastructure have contributed to the spurtIndonesia & Pakistan: Not Two Peas in a Pod
Unlike Pakistan, Indonesia has harnessed its natural advantages to nurture a sustainable growth trajectory.Interview | Can private capex offset govt spend curbs in FY25?
Shishir Gupta provides insights into the RBI urging the private sector to take over the responsibility of driving capex. Could it slow ...Disruption Ahead
Optimists uphold that the productive deployment of AI will eventually increase prosperity and well-being universally, as had happened with electricity or telephones.The Real Reason Middle Class Indians Can’t Afford to Buy Homes — and...
The first step in improving affordability is to release land supply in a planned and transparent manner. This will increase competition and ...Podcast | A Fresh Look at India’s Neighborhood First Policy
Constantino Xavier joins Milan Vaishnav to assess the Modi government's approach to managing India's relationship with its neighbors across the Indo-Pacific in ...With Elections in at Least 83 Countries, Will 2024 be the Year of AI...
Regulatory panic could do more harm than good. Rather than poor risk management today, rules should anticipate the greater risks that lie ...Govt Must Rethink the Role of Defence Attaché
With growing capabilities and interests, India needs to reconsider the current terms of the partnership between the military and our diplomats.Interview | Large Organisations Should Consolidate and Streamline Their...
Deepak Maheshwari talks about how national cyber security strategy should be one of the top policy priorities of the government post the ...Is Cutting UK Taxes Ahead of a General Election Affordable or Not? An...
The possibility of tax cuts in the upcoming budget is being speculated widely in the UK. But can the British economy afford ...Interview | Fixing Taxi Fares, Bajaj CNG Bikes, Maruti Shares, Hot Money
How will CNG bikes change the two-wheeler industry if it succeeds? Shyamasis Das shares his insights.Ukraine War, Gaza Conflict and Middle East Strikes: It’s Time Businesses...
Vikram Singh Mehta advises businesses to integrate scenario planning into risk management processes to tackle political risk in an increasingly uncertain global ...When an Admiral gets to Helm China’s PLA
The choice of a defence minister from the Chinese navy is also an attempt to avoid further embarrassment for China, domestically as ...Budget Announcements: Some Sweet, Some Sour, Some Things Left Unsaid Sums...
In a sense India seems to be on a sweet spot and this is the time to move steadily towards a more ...What if Regulation Makes the AI Monopoly Worse?
In an industry already primed for concentration, creative alternatives for safeguarding the public interest are needed.The Importance of ASEAN for India
The evolving regional trade context should be the primary guiding factor for the AITIGA review.Interview | Should India-Pakistan Trade Resume?
Sanjay Kathuria discusses obstacles hindering India-Pakistan trade and explores insights on sensitive lists, solar partnerships, and a USD 37 billion trade potential.Setting Course for the IMEC: Gaza War has Delayed Plans for the Corridor,...
The Israel-Hamas war has naturally compromised any significant movement on fleshing out the gigantic ambition of an economic corridor through one of ...A Square Peg in a Round Hole
The regulation of state-owned discoms can create challenges. Upon getting conflicting directives from the government and the regulator, such entities prioritise the ...On a Sobering Note
The International Monetary Fund’s deep dive into global trade fragmentation and restrictiveness shows lasting consequences of raised costs, feeding into inflation and ...Why are We Staring at a Global Debt Problem Yet Again?
Hidden debt is a major problem across the world that the G20 Data Gaps Initiative needs to resolve, writes Anoop Singh.A Disconcerting Slowdown: Depressing Consumer Demand Dulls the Shine of...
Private final consumer expenditure (PFCE) growth is estimated tumbling to 4.4% this year from 7.5% in FY23, and one-third its growth rate ...Podcast | Trade Ties: Exploring South Asia’s Evolving Geopolitical...
Sanjay Kathuria discusses how the geopolitical competition in South Asia is influencing trade relations and policies of the states engaged in the ...Interview | Does India Need a Climate Change Resilience Authority?
India is experiencing extreme weather conditions. Is it time for a climate change resilience authority?Ensuring the Credibility of India’s GDP Estimates
Two pressing issues have reignited the debate about the credibility of India’s GDP growth rate.Improving Healthcare Access to Address the Rise in Non-communicable...
The authors outline the incidence of diseases in Indian states over the last two decades, and the role that the PMJAY programme ...Interview | A GDP Growth Rate of 7.5% for the Next 10 years is Feasible...
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former Deputy Chairman of the erstwhile Planning Commission says India needs a better export strategy to take advantage of ...On a High
It must be noted that the demand signs are not unqualified. Private consumption, the prime driver for fresh business plans and investments, ...Interview | Dual Control of PSBs by Finance Ministry & RBI is Wrong:...
The veteran economist said that the ultimate responsibility of regulating a PSB, including removing the Chairman, if necessary, should rest with the ...To Lead the Global South, India Must Leverage Its Bridging Power
India actively works with the United Nations on South-South development, being one of its largest financial donors.Was CoP-28 a Cop-out or Did the Conference Achieve Something?
CoP meetings have routinely talked of the need for a fair and just transition, consistent with the principles of "common but differentiated ...Charting the Emerging Geography of AI
The authors present an index of the 25 countries that are vying for global leadership on AI — and the factors that ...New Creditors, Differing Interests and Coordination Issues are Hobbling...
An IMF analysis suggests that several low-income countries (LICs) have been at high risk of debt distress or are in debt distress. ...How the Psychology of Benjamin Netanyahu, Joe Biden and MBS is Driving Oil...
The dominant drivers of the crude oil market today are not the fundamentals of demand and supply, but the non-fundamentals, the psychology ...Podcast | COP28: Spotlight On Indian Climate Diplomacy
In the last one decade, India has cast itself as being part of the climate solution—which in turn has created the space ...Interview | Unlocking Africa’s Job Creation Potential: Insights from...
The interview provides valuable insights into the complexities of the African job market and potential pathways to overcome its challenges.Can a Polarised India Deter China?
If the smartest thinkers in the US can worry about its political dysfunction and can call for ‘rebuilding support at home’, Indians ...Rekindling Corporate Investment
To achieve the levels seen in 2008, it is essential to increase corporate productivity, write Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.Climate Diplomacy Must Begin at Home
It is now time to invest in a strategic capacity so that India's climate diplomacy is better equipped to transform prevailing climate ...How to Maximise the Advantage of India’s Young Population
India could dominate the global labour force by 2030 if it’s able to effectively utilise its growing young population.A Renewed Focus on Emerging Technologies
Fully realising the potential of emerging technologies in the military requires altering existing organisations and approaches.The Virtues of Restraint
Shivshankar Menon writes about why the use of force is rarely a sufficient response to terrorismThen and Now
CSEP Senior Fellow Renu Kohli provides a comparative illustration of the domestic context of the Indian economy then and now to identify ...The Self-Serving Overreach of Benjamin Netanyahu in Gaza
Democracy has the built-in check of electoral accountability. But that happens only every 4- 5 years. In the interim, leaders have considerable ...A Cap-and-Trade System will Help Slash Emissions More Efficiently
A key feature of a cap-and-trade system must be a steady reduction in allowances per unit of output over time, calibrated to ...India’s Global Climate Strategy
India’s progress in driving the need for climate mitigation and adaptation has been commendable and swift. A key question is whether results ...Need a More Effective Role: Re-Channelise these through MDBs, and Rethink...
There is a need to tap into the potential of Special Drawing Right (SDR), especially at a time when the global community ...Act with Urgency to Reform the International Monetary System
An IMF restructured to function more equitably would reinforce its role in global monetary and financial governance.Quota Reform is an Opportunity for the IMF to Restore its Legitimacy
As the IMF strives to complete the 16th General Review and works towards some agreement on quota realignment as part of the ...China in Focus, Defence Reforms Get Underway
Defence reforms reimagine the relationship between the defence ministry and the military and foster greater inter-services collaboration.Curing the States’ Doctor Deficiency
The challenge is the production and distribution of doctors. The doctor availability across states is very variable, and there are numerous factors ...Podcast | How India and China Compete in Non-Aligned South Asia and The...
China’s economic, diplomatic, and military activities in South Asia and the Indian Ocean island states have New Delhi concerned about Beijing’s growing ...Report card
Despite a pandemic, war, higher cost of living and interest rates, economic activity has not stalled or fallen into recession even as ...The Essential Reform of the International Monetary System
Anoop Singh elaborates the essential pillars of a radically renovated International Monetary Fund (IMF) to face the challenges of the future.India Needs More Doctors — and How It Can Happen
The goal of equity requires attention to incentives and encouraging migration to low-availability areas rather than restricting production. The policy focus, therefore, ...How to Reverse the Longest Downturn in Corporate Capex
Corporate investment, which plays a critical role in driving economic growth, has been in a slump in India for more than a ...A Trust Redeemed: Celebrating and Reinforcing Achievements
Ramu Damodaran writes about trust between states, governments and people as a means to extend, and not inhibit, the promise and possibilities ...The Unconservative Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke is frequently seen as the forerunner of the conservative movement, not least for his fierce critique of the French Revolution. ...Interview | Shivshankar Menon on India Canada Relations
In an interview with ABC News, Shivshankar Menon discusses India Canada diplomatic relations.Interview | Shivshankar Menon on Israel Palestine conflict
CSEP Distinguished Fellow Shivshankar Menon discusses the Israel-Palestine conflict with Republic World.Podcast | Shivshankar Menon on India, Narendra Modi, China, Australia and...
In this episode of The Director’s Chair, Michael Fullilove speaks to the leading Indian scholar and diplomat, Shivshankar Menon on Hamas’s attack ...Pakistan’s Missing Market
Resuming trade with India is a chance to escape spiraling crises, writes Sanjay Kathuria in this article.Mind the Financing Gap
The total flow of financial resources to the commercial sector, which provides a good grip on the strength of the real economy, ...Improving Data Quality a Prerequisite for Regulating States’...
If such data were to become available, markets could more effectively reward or punish governments at the Centre and states for their ...Interview | Is India the Next Big Economic Power?
A happy convergence of circumstances and trends have created a perfect launchpad for India’s global economic ambitions. Unless there are some unexpected ...Did Mahatma Gandhi miss Nobel Prize because of an Air Crash?
A diplomat had nearly swung the honour for Gandhi in 1961Canada needs to see India – not just the Diaspora
Dealing with common challenges requires a political compact that addresses how both countries view Canada’s Indian diaspora and mitigating its worst impulses, ...Podcast | A Big-Picture Look at the India-China Relationship
Shivshankar Menon shares his views on the India-China competition, the potential for cooperation or crisis, and what it means for India’s partners ...Interview | Are Indian OEMs Shying Away from the Biofuel Push?
What prevents India's original equipment manufacturers (OEM) from transitioning to flex engines? Shyamasis Das discusses the challenges faced, including the high cost ...What India’s G20 Achieved for the Global South
A multipolar world with competing power centres, rising economic fragmentation, and deglobalisation will only compound the pressures on institutions like the G20. ...Geopolitical 20
Time will tell if the geopolitically-driven initiatives prove economically sound, resolve the global debt-cum-climate challenges, and help invigorate the world economyG20’s Inclusive Thrust Should Extend to Global Governance on Health...
The inability of global governance to impose checks and balances to ensure that the health needs of less endowed countries are served ...Nepal-India Transit Trade Ties Can Unlock Economic Opportunities,...
Nepal and India have renewed their transit trade agreement, improving Nepal's access to Indian sea ports and inland waterways, boosting supply chain ...Interview | Montek Singh Ahluwalia on G-20
Montek Singh Ahluwalia discusses India's G-20 meeting with ANI News.Let us Deploy Fiscal Federalism Against Climate Change
By strengthening the role of fiscal federalism in addressing climate change, it would enable India a more effective utilisation of financial resources ...Is India the World’s Next Great Economic Power?
Is India’s economic rise inevitable? There’s good reason to think that this latest round of Indo-optimism might be different than previous iterations, ...Current Green Transition Solutions Disregard Social and Political...
Institutions have to be built that facilitate global cooperation, skill development and technology transfer and also enable the mediation of the domestic ...Winston Churchill: Contextualising Debates about His Life and Legacy
Ramu Damodaran reviews the book "The Cambridge Companion to Winstn Churchill."Interview | The outlook for India’s Economy Shines Bright
Riya Sinha talks about India’s connectivity with neighboring countries, liberalization of the economy, and strategies to attract foreign direct investment.How to Fix Holes in the Financial Safety Net
In absence of significant governance reform, effectiveness of global financial safety institutions is eroding. India is better off relying, instead, on pursuit ...Interview | How is India Balancing Minerals Exploration and...
Rajesh Chadha discusses critical minerals and its essential role in the manufacturing of green technology for India, in an exclusive conversation with ...Interview | Is India’s plan to buy 10,000 electric buses enough?
Shyamasis Das discusses India’s plan to buy 10,000 electric buses on the Business Standard Morning Show.Environment Policy Needs Federalism to Play a Big Role
How well central and state-level administrations coordinate climate action will determine key outcomes, writes Anoop Singh.Lessons from the Legacy of a Scientific Stalwart
India's renowned technologist, VS Arunachalam leaves behind a legacy of scientific accomplishments and institution-building efforts, writes Rahul Tongia.NRF: What Research Should be Funded?
An effective National Research Foundation would prioritise excellence over relevance, support a wide range of projects, and stress funding millions of individual ...Another Step Back
India’s objective has been to narrow the trade deficit with China by manufacturing at home. The tariff-raising, safeguard duties have explicitly and ...Out-of-pocket Health Expenditure in India: Inter-state Variations
In this op-ed, Janak Raj and Harshini Kumari explain the large inter-state variations in out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) on health in India.Trade: A Call to Action for Rapid Growth
For India to attain high-income status by 2047, it must urgently prioritise trade as the primary driver for achieving accelerated growth.Interview | Share Bazaar RBI Policy के बाद गिरा!
Janak Raj on RBI Monetary PolicyInterview | Tech Import Curb Regressive, Doesn’t Augur Well for Future
We have to be connected to the Asian supply chain for us to be competitive in manufacturing of laptops, desktops, tablets and ...Interview | Laveesh Bhandari on Manufacturing Competitiveness
Post-1991 reforms did not achieve intended results, manufacturing competitiveness still a challenge, says Laveesh Bhandari.The Climate Crisis: What is the Global Way Out?
In the ‘era of global boiling’, challenge can only be met if we act in political, economic, financial concert, says Vikram Singh ...Emerging Inflation Dynamics: The Past Could be a Poor Guide for Future...
In food-price management, factors that could hinder the government’s efforts seem to have been ignored, writes Renu Kohli.Voluntary Health Insurance and its Expansion
Madhurima Nundy and Pankhuri Bhatt write about the challenges to voluntary health insurance and its expansion.Are We Ready for HPV Vaccines?
India cannot afford to let women suffer and then perhaps die of the most curable cancer. Important here is to also strategize ...India Hits the Accelerator on Critical-Minerals Security
By joining the US-led Minerals Security Partnership and pursuing other collaborations, India has taken significant steps towards ensuring resilient supplies of critical ...Incentivising Mineral Exploration
Rajesh Chadha, Ganesh Sivamani and Karthik Bansal provide recommendations that address the government’s concerns about only granting mineral concessions through auctions.For More Bang for the CSR Buck, Change the Rules
Any activity with a longer-term perspective takes time to show desired results. However, the CSR mechanism requires companies to report on the ...India Seeks to Secure its Green Growth Strategy by Identifying a List of...
In a conversation with Strait Times, Rajesh Chadha and Ganesh Sivamani highlights the importance of the Critical Minerals list by the government ...Why India Needs to Look Beyond Logistics to Improve its Manufacturing...
The government's intent is sensible, and infrastructure does seem to have improved over time. India jumped six places from 44 (2018) to ...Locate the Many Indias
Do not presume the business models that have worked for you elsewhere will be successful in India: Vikram Singh Mehta to potential ...How Clearance Processes for Land Mining can be Sped Up
Complexity of the clearance procedures and huge delays in granting them have become impediments to efficient use of mineral resources, write Karthik ...CSEP Research on Critical Minerals Cited in the Report by the Ministry of...
The Ministry of Mines released the first-ever list of critical minerals for India on June 28. The report referred to key findings ...Interview | More Than Geopolitics, There’s Now Also an Economic Basis to...
Siddharth Varadarajan spoke to India’s former National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US, the ...How Will AI Change Work? A Look Back at the ‘Productivity Paradox’ of...
The explosion of interest in artificial intelligence has drawn attention not only to the astonishing capacity of algorithms to mimic humans but ...India is Adapting to the Shifting Climate Terrain
India has a unique opportunity to use the G20 presidency to drive climate cooperation as crises abound and the desire for deep ...Ban Pan-masala Promotions
Jaimini Bhagwati writes about the dangers of celebrities advertising pan masala and how it can impact the youth.Assessing the Potential of Telemedicine in Health Care Services
Addressing concerns such as differences in data-sharing rules and guidelines, building a robust digital infrastructure, streamlining accreditation and qualification of doctors etc. ...Health Among Top Three Priorities for Indian Voters After Jobs and...
This suggests that political leaders may gain electoral capital from prioritising health in their election campaigns and during their terms in office.Finance Ministers and their Balancing Acts
Laveesh Bhandari reviews AK Bhattacharya's book "India's Finance Ministers: From Independence to Emergency (1947-1977)".Power Sector Needs a Regulatory Overhaul
Insufficient regulated tariffs are the dominant reasons for discom cash shortfalls. Fixing this is necessary and urgent says Rahul Tongia, Rajasekhar Devaguptapu ...An Opportunity and a Challenge in Northeast
In the last few years, India prioritised enhancing railway development in Manipur and Mizoram, inching closer to the border with Myanmar, writes ...View: Time to Make RERA Roar
Channels of information flow in real estate are limited; buyers rely on the media, intermediaries or hearsay to obtain information. This leaves ...Interview | Govt Listens When Think Tanks Talk. They are Growing in Clout...
India's aspiration to become a global climate leader is getting a boost from an expanding ecosystem of homegrown policy and research institutes. ...Discom Gaps Need Urgent Systemic Fixes
Non-performance by discoms only explains a minority fraction of cumulative financial gaps of over ₹10L-crore — the real issues are more deep-rooted.Developing a Regional Single Window System in the Indian Ocean Region
India and Australia can support the development of a Single Widow System in fellow Indian Ocean Region states for trade facilitation at ...Health and democracy in India: Do voters care about health?
Oliver Heath, Jyoti Mishra, Louise Tillin & Sandhya Venkateswaran examine how Indian citizens view health through a five-state survey on electoral perceptions ...We Must Incentivise Household Savings for a Fast Economic Growth
Shishir Gupta and Rishista Sachdeva suggest the need to push for household savings to acheive accelerated growth on a sustained basis.New Custodians of Corporate Governance
Private firms should fill the vacancies of independent directors with those who are younger, technically savvy, with domain knowledge to tackle future ...Mapping the Climate Transition by Identifying Policy Interventions
RBI’s report lays down a buffet of choices. Policymakers must now pick what is nutritious but also conforms to political taste.The IMF’s Turn to Lead on Climate
While the International Monetary Fund has made great strides on climate change in a short time, emerging markets and developing economies need ...Asia Needs to Focus on Productivity to Lead Global Growth
Sustained productivity growth would be better driven by technological capital deepening with related organisational changes and increased competition that can result in ...India-China Rivalry Not Episodic or Contextual but Structural: Experts
It is not exactly true that India's rivalry with China is spoken of only in hushed tones. The Indian strategic community is ...India has Big Clean Energy Goals – So Why is it Banking on Coal?
India's renewables targets, while ambitious, will still not be enough to meet rising power demand, comments Rahul Tongia.The Case for Investing in Digital Public Infrastructure
Bhaskar Chakravorti lays out 8 qualities of successful Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) projects, and how the public and private sectors can coordinate ...The UK a Tax Haven?
Is the UK providing refuge to India's absconding financial scamsters? Jaimini Bhagwati examines.Universal Health Coverage – The Goal’s Nowhere in Sight
With the National Health Accounts suggesting poor expenditure on health, it is hard to assess when and how the Universal Health Coverage ...Govt’s Increase in Health Expenditure a Welcome Step. But Indians are...
Analysing the GHE and OOPE data at national and state levels shows the need for deeper inquiry. The attribution of increased govt ...Towards a National Innovation System
Indian industry must see R&D as its way of building a future based on proprietary technology, writes Naushad Forbes, member of CSEP ...Leaders of Tomorrow: Expert Panelists Predict India’s Economic...
The discussion touched on many important aspects of India's growth trajectory, and the panelists agreed that India is poised for significant growth ...Podcast | Path to Climate Justice in a Net Zero World | ft. Tejal Kanitkar...
In this India Energy Hour podcast episode, Rahul Tongia discusses how we can design equitable models for climate action.How GPT Mania Could Harm AI Innovation
The scramble to win the GPT race could divert essential resources from the development of more socially meaningful uses of AI, writes ...Reforms Will Determine Whether China Can Return to Rapid Growth
Its economy should adjust its growth model again and financial liberalization could set a ball rolling to accelerate expansion.Does Nuclear Power have a Role in our Climate Change Strategy?
Yes, nuclear power has a role in climate change strategy, but we will have to rethink several aspects of our current policy ...Why We Can’t ‘Pause’ AI
Mixed views on AI reflect the international community’s inability to look beyond narrow interests to address problems of global commons, writes Vikram ...Podcast | Should India Consider Phasing Out Nuclear Power?
There are questions on whether nuclear power, with its attendant concerns on cost and safety, remains a relevant option for a future ...Interview | Constantino Xavier on Operation Kaveri
WION News speaks to Constantino Xavier on Operation Kaveri and the crisis in Sudan.That Thucydides Trap Again
Does China have to inevitably face confrontation from the US and seek domination over India, asks Jaimini Bhagwati.Our Budget Speeches Capture the Evolution of Government Policy
From ‘an idea whose time has come’ to ‘Digital India’, the words used in Budget speeches have set the theme for India’s ...Experts Explain | What are the Challenges India Faces in Assuring...
A national critical minerals strategy for India, underpinned by the minerals can help focus on priority concerns in supply risks, domestic policy ...Interview | Growth Of Renewable Energy High In India, But Pace Not Enough
The lesson for us is that our supply system must be sufficient and flexible to allow such new technology to come in. ...Interview | Crypto Will Die a Natural Death as Investors Turn to Other...
Crypto grew because we had near zero interest rates in developed countries for an extended period so people were searching for higher ...Interview | More Financial Institutions May Fail Globally, But No Direct...
As interest rates keep increasing in the developed economies there could be some reversal of capital flows, and consequent impact on the ...Interview | Inflation-Targeting Framework has Clouded Thinking in Central...
Though there are multiple instruments to tackle inflation, every time there is a spike, the market expects monetary policy action, says Rakesh ...Podcast | India’s Strategic Shift
Constantino Xavier discusses India’s foreign policy and its relationship with Russia.The G20 must help create a global financial safety net
The challenge is to develop a carefully sequenced agenda for the next few years until political conditions allow a broader reform of ...India’s Fossil Fuel Lessons for Net Zero
As the transition to clean energy becomes imperative, India’s tryst with hydrocarbons can offer a roadmap of what not to do.It’s Financial Sector Greed Again
US and European regulators ignored basic risk management. But why do regulators allow financial sector firms to gamble with depositors' money?Interview | Will RBI Raise Rates Amid Global Banking Crisis? | Rakesh...
CNBC TV18 News interview of Rakesh Mohan on whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will raise the repo rates amid the ...Podcast | Connectivity and Cooperation in the Bay of Bengal Region
In this episode of South Asia Chat, Ramita Iyer, Research Analyst, ISAS, speaks to the editors of the report - Constantino Xavier, ...Our New Trade Policy Must Calm Fears of Rising Import Restrictions
Trade restrictions may put FTAs and global value chain integration at risk; external imbalances can be addressed with other tools, says Montek ...Look at AI, not ChatGPT
Few paid attention to the fact that the first alert of a mysterious new virus out of Wuhan, China, came through AI.Interview | Geopolitical Differences and Economic Ties
Rajesh Chadha discusses economic growth and geopolitical developments for India and Korea on Arirang News.India Should Adopt Flexible, Interest Based Negotiations, Not Oppose Trade...
If India wants to achieve a growth rate of 7%-plus in the years ahead, it should also aim for a strong export ...What India, As President of G-20 and Architect of Credo of Non-violence,...
Is there not a threshold beyond which the severity of human suffering renders meaningless words like “political sovereignty”, “national security” and “territorial ...Podcast | Critical Minerals in India
In this episode of South Asia Chat, Devyani Chaturvedi, Research Analyst, ISAS, is in conversation with Rajesh Chadha, Senior Fellow at CSEP ...Canada, India should change Script and Become Real Partners
To fortify their long-term relationship, both countries need to clinch more immediate opportunities while also insulating the relationship from episodic political turbulence.J&K lithium find: Celebrate with caution but further exploration...
The 5.9 million tonnes of lithium announced by Geological Survey of India are “inferred resources” at present. General and detailed exploration must ...The towering legacy of diplomat Dasgupta
Ramu Damodaran's tribute to the late Ambassador Chandrashekhar Dasgupta who served as Indian ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, Luxembourg and China.The Adani crisis is exactly what India needs
The Adani issue can bring about long ignored reforms in the country.The Adani affair
This article reflects on the alleged negligence of Indian regulators in the context of the anti-climactic return of capital to those who ...India’s vishwa guru ambitions need to be backed by resources,...
Man power and resources can strengthen India's vishwa guru ambition. It will need those resources for cooperation and competition with other countries. ...R&D: An Inside Job
For innovation to power economic growth, Indian industry must raise its investment in in-house R&D five-fold, writes Naushad Forbes.Bad debts of 2011-2016 could partly be pinned on a metal price crash
A majority of the firms responsible for defaulted loans between 2017-2020 constituted iron and steel businesses.Mine the gap: Reclaiming critical minerals from urban mines
Securing the supply chains of critical minerals will be imperative for India to meet its Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat goals and climate mitigation commitments. ...Addressing gender inequlalities: India needs bold steps
India will prioritise inclusive growth and development along with women empowerment as it assumes the presidency of G20 this year. This is ...Why Electricity Subsidies Need an Urgent Rethink
Who is deserving of a subsidy is difficult to answer, for this is a policy choice. However, we can benchmark policies by ...Out of Alignment
Shivshankar Menon examines what a year of war in Ukraine has revealed.Price Cap, Energy Geo-Politics
US petroleum firms have benefited the most from sanctions on Russia. Europe has been pushed into a relationship of energy dependency with ...Of Love, Of Selfishness and a World
Ramu Damodaran writes for Indepth News.Can Developing Economies Have High Growth Without Using Coal? A Debate.
Rahul Tongia and Jason Bordoff square off on a question that will confront emerging nations in the coming years.Where’s the Capital for Climate?
At COP26, the PM set a clear target that India, with the help of global investment, will achieve net zero greenhouse gas ...Pressure on the Rupee Recedes
There’s no certainty if RBI will be able to replenish its forex reserve stocks. The process could be quite long drawn, says ...Interview | Questions on the Economy with Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Montek Singh Ahluwalia answers some pertinent questions on the Indian economy and upcoming issues.Interview | At about 5-6%, Economy Won’t Collapse but it Won’t...
Montek Singh Ahluwalia tells Outlook Business that a private sector-led economy can deliver sustained GDP growth. He also suggested a closer examination ...Interview | Exclusive interview with Montek Singh Ahluwalia: What to...
In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Montek Singh Ahluwalia speaks on the state of the economy, and what is needed to unleash ...CO23016 | India’s Optimism for a New Regional Order
The global pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have had a dual structural impact that accelerated Asia’s regional transition, which has been slowly ...Non-Performing Assets: Dented by Iron and Steel
The large decline in metal prices during 2014-16, predominantly driven by Chinese imports, made domestic firms in the metals sector uncompetitive. A ...The Supreme Court’s Supremacy
Jaimini Bhagwati writes about how the Supreme Court should not be challenged, yet judges should not select judges.Podcast | A World Between Orders
Shivshankar Menon discusses what’s at stake in Ukraine, India’s place in this changing world, and what order could emerge from today’s great-power ...The Man Who Stood Against the Tide of History
Ramu Damodaran reviews Kishan S Rana's book on Winston Churchill.India’s New Growth Recipe: Larger Firms
Large Indian firms are yet to become global champions. Given the global headwinds, India should focus on improving the competitiveness of these ...View: A more Competitive India Inc can Grow Faster and Bigger, and Capture...
There are, indeed, some green shoots visible, especially on the corporate and export front, which may help accelerate growth in the short ...India’s Transition to Green Energy will have a Significant Impact on...
Another effect of the energy transition that needs to be considered is the impact on employment; in some states, a significant proportion ...Set the G20 Pace on Plugging Public Finance Data Gaps
Anoop Singh discusses how “data for development" will be an integral part of India's G20 presidency.The Path to Decarbonisation in the Wake of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Against this international backdrop, India must pivot the needle of its energy compass towards short-term energy security and long-term decarbonisation. Irrespective of ...Indian Rupee Goes Digital
Digital currency and fail-safe wireless connectivity should have preceded demonetisation, says Jaimini Bhagwati.India: Looking to Help Frame a New Global Balance
India has been playing a silent but important role in pushing Brussels...and other European capitals, to recognise that the future global balance ...A Buffer Against Banking Stress
It is advisable for banks to build a counter-cyclical commodity price buffer during upswings in commodity prices which can be used during ...Four Steps to Make India’s Energy Transition Less Painful
India must make a fiscal transition alongside the energy transition. Here's how it could make a start.The Answer for India’s Economic Recovery: Labour-intensive Manufacturing
India's economic recovery calls for a focus on labour-intensive formal manufacturing. High under-employment and poor-quality employment have hampered a much needed move ...Of Pele, of Brazil, of Rio
Ramu Damodaran writes about Brazil in UNICEF and the UN.COP27: Joining the dots between Binsar and Sharm El-Sheikh
To resolve the environment-development conflict, begin with local initiatives that can be scaled-up and provided market access through support of government and ...Meritocracy & Reservations
Has merit become a bad word in India? For India's exceptional human resources to remain in the country, it needs to phase ...Watch: Rakesh Mohan on the State of the Indian Economy
In an interview to Karan Thapar for The Wire, Rakesh Mohan discussed the state of the economy six weeks before the end ...To Save Twitter, Elon Musk Should Fire Himself
Musk’s conflicts of interest make him too dangerous to run the global public sphere, writes Bhaskar Chakravorti.Was COP27 a Cop-Out?
The loss-and-damage fund is welcome but other vital issues were left hanging. India’s G20 presidency may help us find clarity.The Perils of Overestimating and Underestimating Capex Projections
States have been significantly overestimating CSS receipts. CSSs are typically co-financed by the Centre and the states, and the central grant under ...Podcast | Are Current Climate Initiatives Unfair to Developing Nations?
Rahul Tongia speaks to Kai Ryssdal of NPR Marketplace about how current climate initiatives are unfair towards developing nations.Green Cess Needs a Makeover
A graded form of an ecological tax must be levied on the value of outputs of sectors that are polluting, write Rajat ...Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2022: Meeting Challenges of Resetting...
Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2022: Many envisage a return to fiscal rules to strengthen credibility. But today’s situation offers an opportunity to ...Critical Minerals Needed for India’s Green Transition
Securing the critical minerals required for manufacturing green technologies must become an urgent priority, or else India – and the rest of ...The Overvalued Rupee: Managing Exchange Rate Volatility and Forex Reserves
Since the 1950s, a cocktail of partisan domestic interests has resulted in the Reserve Bank of India and the Indian government favouring ...What is leading economist Rakesh Mohan’s view on inflation?
How will global slowdown affect India? When will RBI's steps to rein-in inflation start show results? Rakesh Mohan answer these in a ...How India Handles China will Determine Success of Foreign Policy
The issue of how India handles China is likely to remain India's most complex external challenge.Nature Contributes to Economic Prosperity and Well-Being
Experts emphasize that while a statistic such as GDP does a good job of showing the value of goods and services exchanged ...Why NPAs Are Not Just About Bank Governance
Probing the links between twin balance sheet crisis and external commodity shocks could lead to a better understanding of the problem.Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022: Three Features that Will be Very...
The many challenges facing electricity distribution certainly need attention. But focusing on multiple discoms in an area, particularly when an alternative for ...What Drives Media Reporting? | The Media Rumble 2022
What makes an event newsworthy? Shishir Gupta and Nandini Agnihotri shed light on what drives media reporting in this virtual session.Natural Gas: The Bridge on India’s Path to Energy Atmanirbharta
India has a long way to go before it can fully wean itself off fossil fuels. During this transitional phase, gas producers ...‘A seed nurtured half a world away’ — What do Utah farms have to do...
UVU’s upcoming conference, “Why it Matters” connects the United Nations with the farmsteads of Utah.India’s National Priorities are Best Served Domestically
We should scale down expectations and time expended on preparing for the SCO and G20 summits, says Jaimini Bhagwati.SVAMITVA May Reinforce Inequalities in Rural India
The most serious drawback of SVAMITVA is its refusal to integrate gender into the scheme, writes Kaveri Thara.Putting Women at the Centre of Foreign Policy
More than a moral mission, by nurturing a feminist dimension in its Neighbourhood First policy, India will be able to better achieve ...‘India’s Nepal Policy has not Changed. There Will be Shifts, but...
Former Indian foreign secretary and national security advisor Shivshankar Menon on the changing power dynamics in South Asia, India’s political turmoil, and ...UHC in India: Insights from Indonesia and China
Benefit coverage has to be comprehensive to include preventive, curative, rehabilitative services to ensure continuity in care, rational practices and a cost-efficient ...Back in Time, Ep 2: Montek Singh Ahluwalia on India’s liberalisation
Podcast | Montek Singh Ahluwalia discuss independent India’s sociopolitical, cultural and economic history with Kunal Kamra.Towards A More Equal Society
Anchoring Change: lessons from seventy-five years of successful grassroots intervention.Nepal’s Delicate Foreign Policy Balancing Act
By understanding Kathmandu’s domestic aims and regional balancing, both New Delhi and Washington can play to their strengths and maximize the developmental ...Where to Find Top AI Talent
As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) grows, so does the demand for AI talent. To find diverse AI talent, companies will ...Municipal Finance in Focus: How India can Empower its Urban Local Bodies
The low and deteriorating level of delivery of urban services needs to be addressed urgently. Cities contribute about 63% of India's net ...Review: Recalibrate by NK Singh, With Select Insights from PK Mishra
A new book provides valuable snapshots of the evolution of Indian policymaking while also pointing out where policy shifts are needed.Why India Needs to Secure its Critical Minerals Supply Chains
Rajesh Chadha and Ganesh Sivamani reflect on India's critical minerals supply chain and the risks associated with not securing mineral needs.The key to economic recovery that will spur private investment to pick up
Infrastructure created through programmes such as PM Gati Shakti and the production-linked incentive scheme will allow private investment to pick up gradually, ...India needs climate action targets for next 10 years
A 10-year-plan will help increase public consciousness and generate a public debate on aspects of the strategy that may seem contentious, write ...The Road to Energy Atmanirbharta
Leadership to balance short-term pressures of elections with longer-term imperatives of sustainability is needed, writes Vikram Singh Mehta.For Energy, it’s not RE vs Coal – Adopt a Portfolio Approach
India is undergoing an energy transition, but it must not write off coal. The most cost-effective way to balance the grid in ...Drone Strikes: Targeted Killings Raise Troubling Questions
The increasing range and automation of drone strikes are a matter of global concern, says Jaimini Bhagwati.Using construction technologies to solve mass housing woes
A reflection on the challenges to adoption of alternative technologies in mass housing projects and the way forward for the Global Housing ...Seventy Five Years of Indian Foreign Policy: Key Successes, and the Gaps...
Indian diplomacy has been bold and innovative but today's challenges require another reworking of statecraft in pursuit of the country's 'unvarying concerns' ...Six Monthly Indicators of Recession
The US economy isn’t in recession but may slip into one, writes Anoop Singh.Nobody Wants the Current World Order
How did all the major powers—even the United States—became revisionists.Synopsis of Indian Thinking about China, 2018-2022
Constantino Xavier and Gil Rozman trace the evolution of Indian thinking about China from 2018-22 and recognize linkages with its response to ...Naysayers are Wrong, India Does have Success Stories
Too many people believe that India cannot fulfil the promise of its founding fathers. There are stories and examples that show it ...How Indian Minerals and Metals Fare in Trade and FDI
How do Indian minerals and metals fare in trade and FDI? Rajesh Chadha and Ishita Kapoor explain.IPEF versus RCEP
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has military ramifications, but the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) does not, says Jaimini Bhagwati.Why is Sri Lanka in Crisis, and What Comes Next?
Constantino Xavier looks at how Sri Lanka’s governing choices over many years led to crisis, the difficult reforms ahead, and the implications ...How US Demand Helped Expand Labour-intensive Manufacturing
Understanding the US-India trade composition is also important, as the US is the only big trading partner with which we have a ...A New Cold War May Call for a Return to Nonalignment
Why a growing number of countries want to avoid getting stuck in a great-power tussle—again.India’s Start-ups are on Fire, but Unicorns can’t Automatically Spur...
Economic miracles only happen when globally competitive firms tap into external demand, says Shishir Gupta.Uber Files Gives us a Glimpse of Big Tech’s Playbook for Market...
Bhaskar Chakravorti writes: It is time we reformed the education of future entrepreneurs and disruptors and the many stakeholders who enable them, ...The Trade Policy India Needs
Integration with global value chains will require a rethink of our high and uncertain tariffs as well as bolder trade alliances, say ...Political Forum and Development Goals
Ramu Damodaran explores how High Level Political Forum (HLPF) is a remarkable innovation that led to its in inception as part of ...How Biden’s “Internet for All” Initiative Can Actually Fulfill Its...
Despite the laudable intentions, Biden's "Internet for All" initiative will likely not be able to achieve its goals as it’s currently ...The Life and Times of Montek Singh Ahluwalia | Podcast
Montek Singh Ahluwalia joins Amit Varma in episode 285 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, his learnings and ...The Pandemic-flagged Need for a New Fiscal Framework
India should consider moving toward a new principles-based fiscal strategy, rather than returning to a fiscal framework based on rigid numerical fiscal ...After Ukraine, the New Energy Disorder
Vikram Singh Mehta writes: Ukraine war has disrupted old energy order. We cannot afford to continue with our existing siloed approachDismal Realities about Healthcare in the National Capital Region
"It is surprising that the Indian insurance regulator allows so many exceptions under private health insurance."International Day of Women in Diplomacy
Ramu Damodaran reflects upon the journey of women's representation at the United Nations on the ocassion of International Day of Women in ...“Despite Warnings, Central Banks in Developed Countries do not Take...
Rakesh Mohan answers Bloomberg HT's questions about the causes of global inflation and the effectiveness of central banks' policies against hyperinflation.Policy Revamps that Will Help Scale Storage Technologies
The key need for improving storage is innovation, which is not just a technical issue but extends to business models and regulatory ...The Ukraine Conflict has Raked up Old Dilemmas
Vikram S Mehta writes: Issues related to energy security, climate change mitigation have been brought to the forefront.जलवायु बिगड़ने के साथ भारत का...
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The verdict recognises the legitimacy of state-Centre contestations, setting a precedent for state autonomy and Indian federalism, says Kevin James.The Indo-Pacific Economic Bloc Offers India a New Opportunity
We’ll have to re-examine our traditional positions wherever needed to make the most of economic integration under the Indo Pacific Economic Framework ...Power Sector must Brace for Trouble as Climate Worsens
India can no longer label extreme climate events as ‘unforeseeable’. The Union govt must prepare for them with alternate approaches.India Could Drink Sustainably from the Spring-Wells of Development
Jaimini Bhagwati argues how India, as a swing state could seek greater accommodation of its strategic and economic interests with the West ...Right to Health Laws Need Political Support
Realising the right to health requires a system that enables quality and affordable access to health services for citizens, writes Sandhya Venkateswaran ...Western Companies Can Help Ukraine by Sending Work
Ukraine’s tech outsourcing sector, one of Europe’s largest, has adapted nimbly to the war.Delaying Action does not Protect Growth: Montek Singh Ahluwalia on RBI...
The central bank affects the real economy not just through short-term interest rates but through a host of other instruments, including the ...A Renewed Focus on India’s Border Management
Riya Sinha argues that simultaneous developments on both the security and socio-economic fronts will be key in India's renewed approach to land ...Corporate Misgovernance in India
NSE has blotted its record even with separate chairman and managing director roles, says Jaimini Bhagwati.Could S Jaishankar Don the Kissingerian Mantle?
If there were an India-led peacemaking initiative, Jaishankar might be the best qualified to crack the Ukrainian diplomatic impasse, writes Vikram Singh ...Explosive Dying Declaration?
Government and judiciary must collaborate and investigate into Kalikho Pul's accusations, says Jaimini Bhagwati.What Drives the Media’s Coverage of Social Issues?
What influences media reporting? Shishir Gupta and Nandini Agnihotri's study explores reader interest as a factor that drives news coverage.Give Coal the Attention and Effort that it Needs
The fundamental issue remains woefully short stockpiles. With a recent increase in the domestic demand, and high global prices, the key is ...FTA with the UK can Weave Magic
An FTA with the UK can help recover ground lost to Bangladesh on textile exports because of its LDC status, say Abhishek ...Coping with Fiscal Effects of Energy Transition
CSEP scholars Laveesh Bhandari and Asheerwad Dwivedi analyse how governments’ (both Centre and State) revenue from coal, oil and natural gas, will ...The Fantasy of the Free World: Are Democracies Really United Against...
Russia’s war in Ukraine might be a pivotal episode in a global contest between autocracy and democracy. Chastened by Putin’s gross violation ...Montek Singh Ahluwalia on India’s Economic Prospects | Interview
Higher oil prices are the main problem for India if peace is not restored soon, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia.“It is Pragmatic, Morally Defensible for India to Buy Crude Oil from...
It is the same energy security imperative that drove Europe’s decision to continue buying crude from Russia, says Vikram Mehta.Has the Government Handled the Ukraine Crisis Well? | Interview
In a 45-minute interview with The Wire, the former national security adviser Shivshankar Menon said the Indian government must play a forceful ...District Mineral Foundation Funds and Welfare of the Mine-affected...
Under PMKKKY, 60 per cent of the DMF fund has been allocated to high priority areas such as drinking water supply, environment ...India can Act today to Shape Tomorrow’s Terms of Connectivity with...
Trade incentives, border infrastructure or any other such unilateral initiatives are simple, low-cost ways for Delhi to reverse the lost time and ...Global Fuel Price Rise and How Should India Navigate The Oil Crisis |...
In an interview with India Today, Vikram Mehta shares his perspective on how India should navigate the oil crisis as prices continue ...Why the Corporate Flight From Russia Is No Precedent for China
Despite the rising tensions with China, it is hard to see how the Ukraine war could set a precedent for a confrontation ...Why AI Failed to Live Up to Its Potential During the Pandemic
The pandemic could have been the moment when AI made good on its promising potential. There was an unprecedented convergence of ...Russia’s Ukraine Invasion; India Impact Of A ‘New Energy World...
In an interview with Strat News Global, Vikram Singh Mehta assesses the impact on India of gas, oil and financial sanctions on ...Free Trade Agreements are Leading to More Imports Than Exports | Interview
Montek Singh Ahluwalia discusses Atmanirbhar Bharat, Russia - Ukraine crises and many more in an interview with the New Indian Express.How to handle impact of Ukrainian crisis on India’s energy sector
To deal with energy volatility, India must build reserves, revive conversations on pipeline with Iran, TurkmenistanThe Economy and India’s Future | Interview
In an interview with Mirror Now, Montek Singh Ahluwalia discusses the country's economic health and predictions for the post-Covid world.Timing and Design Key to Making Digital Rupee a Success
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) runs the risk of financial disintermediation, which can alter saving-investment strategy and impact banking system in India, ...India Must Act on Mining and Exploration of Critical Minerals for Green...
in 2015, India announced its Nationally Determined Contributions, including reducing its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) emission intensity by 33-35% in 2030 from ...What Drives Media Reporting?
Not only is the frequency of media reporting on urban conflicts greater, but each urban conflict is also covered much more extensively ...Don’t Use Chips to Play Poker With Putin
Semiconductor blockades are powerful sanctions—but may not prove effective with Russia.Why Most Indians Don’t Trust News? A Study of Land Conflicts Answers
A study of 714 land conflicts in India find that beyond being ‘influenced’ or ‘sensationalised’, there are objective reasons that decide media ...What the Union Budget Got Right, and What it Missed
The budget’s capital-expenditure plan could support our recovery but reforms in important areas can’t be held off any longer.For India to be Financially Inclusive and Economically Better, Financial...
For a financially aware and empowered India, considerable effort and calculated steps need to be taken.Time to Rationalise Fuel Taxes
The delayed feedback from wholesale inflation to retail inflation is also reflected in the household inflation expectations survey of the RBI.How Will the Economy be Affected by Budget 2022? | Interview
In an interview with Times Now on the Budget 2022-23, Montek Singh Ahluwalia speaks on a host of issues including unemployment, job ...What the Government Needs to do to Boost India’s Growth | Budget...
Ahead of the Union Budget 2022-23, Business Today interviews Montek Singh Ahluwalia to take a deep-dive into the contours of the economy ...Bring Real Estate, Petroleum, Alcohol and Power into GST | Interview
Though the Indian economy is in recovery mode, the underlying growth impulses are weak, says economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia.‘Make in India’ a Work in progress
While the Indian government has rolled out policies to promote exports, trade policy is more inwardly oriented. The ‘Make in India’ initiative ...We Need Wardens in Our Eco Parks
Take the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). It is assigned the task of monitoring air and water quality, and to also check ...What is the Credibility of Government Accounting?
When the government presents the 2022-23 Budget, there will be relatively little attention spent on correlating the budget numbers with recent CAG ...The ‘Whys’ Behind China’s Breathing-fire-24/7 Foreign Policy
The pattern of China’s internal politics and development has given a particular cast or shape to China’s external behaviour in the last ...Does India’s Development Model Need an Overhaul?
While the effects of the recent pandemic have indeed set India’s economy back several years, it is not clear if, prior to ...Enough of the Old ‘Level Playing Field’ Argument. Reduce Trade...
Data from the IMF's October 2021 World Economic Outlook reveals that India's real exports growth moves in tandem with the growth in ...Three Tech Industry Trends to Watch in 2022
Fringe players take on Big Tech, governments start regulating, and AI could finally prove its worth, writes Bhaskar Chakravorti.Can India Push China off its Dominant Perch?
"A compass to navigate the geopolitical churn with China." Vikram Singh Mehta reviews "Rising To The China Challenge" by Gautam Bambawale, Vijay ...Preparing for a Green Energy Shift in 2022
The ‘irresistible force’ for clean energy has met the ‘immovable object’ of an embedded fossil fuel energy system. How can policies reconcile ...India’s Hopes and Dynasties
The country needs greater social harmony to accelerate economic development, says Jaimini Bhagwati.50 Global Hubs for Top AI Talent
As AI expands into more and more facets of our lives, there is also more scrutiny on who is developing it. Building ...The Good, Bad, and Sober News that the NFHS Data Presents
As always, national averages belie inter-state differentials. Of note is the change in such differentials over the 2005-20 period.Wanted: New leaders to tackle climate change challenge
COP 27 should be led by a collective of experts, who can accelerate the implementation of the action plan towards Net Zero, ...Interpreting India at the Summit for Democracy
For the Indian government, the future of democracy is being played out in Asia and Africa, where states are experimenting with competing ...‘The Fractured Himalaya: India, China, Tibet 1949-1962’ review: A...
The history of the critical initial years of a political relationship when India and China tried to manage issues such as the ...Economic Heft and Foreign Policy Posturing
India's foreign policy options are circumscribed by its relatively inadequate economic size and technological capabilities, says Jaimini Bhagwati.In Defence, The Twin Transformations
The country’s political leadership took a leap in reimagining the military. But it must pay attention to structural issues.India Needs a Coordinated Approach for Decarbonisation of Economy
Long-term planning process must be changed and an autonomous, credible agency must provide independent advice, monitor progress.Does the Glasgow Pact Make Climate Finance Available to Us?
We must push hard for funds at next year’s CoP and do what’s possible at home to enhance flows of capital into ...The Glasgow Summit on Climate Change: What Has it Achieved?
A promising start on emissions reduction, but big emitters must do more and India needs to work out a detailed plan of ...Why India needs a Ministry of Energy
It would not alter the existing roles and responsibilities of the various ministries that oversee petroleum, coal, renewables and power, but would ...Interview | Did UPA Fall Back on Loosening Government’s Grip on...
In the Q&A with Business Standard, Montek Singh Ahluwalia dwells on the areas where he feels UPA did not meet up to ...For Meaningful Financial Inclusion, We Need Clear Metrics
The purpose of any data or index is to offer us pointers on moving ahead. For meaningful financial inclusion, we must have ...Net Zero: Pledges Are Not Enough
There are several problems with the so-called 'carbon neutrality' pledges. These can only be understood properly if they are accompanied by details ...How India’s Gati Shakti Plan Can Have an Impact Beyond Its Borders
India's Gati Shakti plan can generate positive spillover effects, strengthen India’s economic ties with its neighbours.The Saviour Complex of Facebook’s Critics
Whistleblowers and the Western media have exposed how the social media platform allows dangerous social media manipulation in developing countries. But why ...1971 War Tilted Balance in India’s Favour
Bangladesh today is a development success story as that country overtook India and Pakistan in terms of per capita income and human ...Net Zero Carbon Pledges Have Good Intentions. But They are Not Enough.
Reaching zero is important, but there is no universal consensus on when the date of net zero should be. The “sooner the ...Ahead of CoP 26 Meet: A Negotiation Strategy
The right approach is for each country to focus not on the net zero date but to indicate its emissions reduction trajectory ...The Inside Story of India’s Coal and Power Crises
Simple arithmetic will show that power plants consumed more coal than they received, but given that generation wasn’t exceptionally high, does this ...Power balance has shifted against us: Shivshankar Menon on India-China...
We have to rely on ourselves to deal with China. We have started military reforms but it is too early to say ...Quota share of BRIC countries in IMF should increase: Rakesh Mohan to...
Rakesh Mohan suggests the need to review the role of IMF due to changing economic weight of emerging countries, stressing on completing ...RBI’s Growth Estimate ‘Exaggerated’ As It Fails To Reflect State of...
There are concerns on whether the 64.4 percent export growth will continue into the rest of the year as shortages of containers ...Low Private Investment Is a Weak Spot In The Economy
After the recovery of the economy next year, will we only get back to the growth rate of 4 to 5 percent ...A Strategy For India In a World That is Adrift
The country’s path to power will be affected by the geopolitical and economic centres of gravity now shifting to Asia.Recognising The Role of Health in India’s Social and Economic Growth
When we focus on health, there has been progress, but India remains well below peer countries — and where it needs to ...Cross-Border Terror Not Over-Arching Threat, SAARC Policy Needs Review
India must rethink its attitude to cross-border terrorism which is “not an over-arching threat” and also urgently review its SAARC policy or ...A Green Response to Natural Gas Price Shock
The price surge must be leveraged to improve energy efficiency, intensify demand conservation and intervene to prevent the switch to coal, among ...National Monetisation Pipeline Betrays Narrow Outlook
Private-public investment structures make sense, but they must be modeled to also generate social value. In today’s world, there are no shortcuts ...Neighbourhood’s First Responder: India’s Approach to Humanitarian...
Saneet Chakradeo maps India’s Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief (HADR) operations and its many dimensions – bilateral, multilateral, and civil society contributions.