Long overdue: On coal exchanges
The article discusses the newly unveiled Coal Exchange Rules, 2026, which aim to establish regulated market-based trading platforms for coal in India. These exchanges are intend...
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13 June 2026
08 June 2026
Testing times: On India’s GDP growth data
The article analyzes India's provisional GDP growth data for 2025-26, pegged at 7.7%, noting resilience despite global headwinds. It highlights strong growth in manufacturing an...
06 June 2026
The Adani case, U.S. securities law, and India’s rising global standing
The article analyzes the implications of the U.S. Department of Justice's dismissal of a criminal indictment against the Adani Group and a settlement with the U.S. Treasury Depa...
05 June 2026
Charting India’s renewable future
The article highlights India's significant progress in renewable energy, particularly solar and wind power, becoming a global leader in clean energy transition. It details the r...
Funding India’s climate future, the trillion-dollar question’
The article highlights India's substantial climate finance requirements, estimated at $2.5 trillion by 2030 for Nationally Determined Contributions and $10.1 trillion by 2070 fo...
04 June 2026
Base and framework: On the latest Index of Industrial Production
The article discusses the recent release of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, highlighting its new base year o...
31 May 2026
Why is India pushing for coal gasification?
India is actively promoting surface coal gasification technology with a substantial incentive package of ₹37,500 crore approved by the Union Cabinet. Union Coal and Mines Minist...
27 May 2026
India’s energy strategy needs price correction
The article discusses India's energy strategy amidst global geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, which has led to surging crude oil prices and in...
26 May 2026
Finance Commission transfers and equity issue
The article analyzes the 16th Finance Commission's recommendations regarding fiscal transfers between the Centre and States, focusing on the vertical devolution share (retained ...
25 May 2026
The U.S. ends Russia oil waiver, implications for India
The article discusses the implications for India of the U.S. tightening restrictions on Russian seaborne oil, amidst broader global energy market instability caused by geopoliti...
23 May 2026
Alarm bells: on the Index of Eight Core Industries data
The article highlights a significant slowdown in India's economic growth, as indicated by the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) data for April 2026, which showed a modest 1.7...
21 May 2026
Unlearnt lessons: On India’s inadequate strategic petroleum and gas reserves - The Hindu
The article highlights India's significant vulnerability due to inadequate strategic petroleum and gas reserves, which has been exposed by recent retail fuel price hikes, high c...