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 ...
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26 May 2026
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...
Diversification gains: On India and its export competitiveness
India's merchandise exports showed commendable growth in April 2026, driven by diversification of export destinations and resilience in key sectors like engineering, electronics...