A unified policy architecture for India’s energy future
The article discusses India's significant progress in energy transformation and outlines the need for a unified national energy framework to achieve energy self-reliance by 2047...
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02 July 2026
01 July 2026
Damocles’ sword over Kerala’s fortunes
The article details the severe fiscal crisis in Kerala, marked by high debt, significant fiscal and revenue deficits, and low capital expenditure. It highlights challenges from ...
Reimagining sovereign AI for India’s strategic future
The article discusses the global trend of governments asserting national advantage in AI policy, citing examples from the US and Europe. It argues that India needs a coherent st...
30 June 2026
Why artificial wisdom is the biggest AI risk
The article discusses the significant risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI), distinguishing them by impact and mitigation difficulty. It highlights three primary ri...
Reforms 3.0 — towards the Bharat rate of growth
The article advocates for India to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for economic growth, aiming for a 'Bharat rate of growth' exceeding 8%. It draws parallels ...
29 June 2026
July opens the biggest chapter in India-U.K. trade relations
The article highlights the significance of the India-U.K. Free Trade Agreement (FTA), formally known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which is set to co...
20 June 2026
Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships
The article discusses India's strategic shift in defense procurement towards smaller, cheaper, and rapidly evolving drone systems, moving away from large, sophisticated platform...
19 June 2026
Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb?
The article discusses the growing unemployment among educated graduates in India, attributing it to a widening gap between the number of graduates and job creation, a mismatch b...
Essential upgrades: On upgrades to India’s statistical databases
The Indian government has implemented significant upgrades to its statistical databases, including Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Consumer Price Index (CPI), Wholesale Price Inde...
The real barriers to trade are no longer tariffs
The article highlights that Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) have become more significant obstacles to global trade than traditional tariffs. While tariffs have decreased significantl...
18 June 2026
Innovate or be eaten: On India and an innovative ecosystem
The article highlights India's significant potential to become a global innovation hub, citing the capabilities of Indian professionals and the success of initiatives like 'Bhar...
15 June 2026
Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime
The article analyzes India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and its 2026 Amendment, which introduces the Creditor-Initiated Insolvency Resolution Process (CIIRP). It highl...