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...
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19 June 2026
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...
13 June 2026
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...
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...