Acquired new tastes & distastes: India’s health warnings are loud. Its consumption habits are louderDespite health warnings, cigarette production surged 24%, while wine consumption rose 25% among the young. Conversely, production of fruit ...
India’s rare earth push must go beyond magnets to build a China-independent supply chainIndia’s rare earth strategy must extend beyond magnet manufacturing to build a resilient, China-independent supply chain, EY-Parthenon part...
Hit Ctrl + R on government tech shoppingGovernment procurement must adapt to rapid technological change. Specifications should focus on performance and outcomes, not specific tech...
Capital gains tax on FPIs comes in the way of India’s ambition to become a global investment hubIndia faces a policy choice regarding capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors. Removing this tax could significantly lower India's...
- India wants cheaper air travel, but capping fares could hurt aviation industry
Airfare prices remain stable despite rising crude oil costs and industry growth. A Supreme Court case seeks to cap airfares and establish a...
Japan’s yen lesson for India: Don’t fight the currency marketIndia should focus on economic fundamentals and allow the rupee to be largely market-driven. The RBI has some flexibility during a financia...
- Fiscally fit: The counterintuitive move that helped India tame inflation
India's inflation between 2010 and 2016 offers a lesson in fiscal discipline. Persistent deficits eroded confidence, leading to high inflat...
Omar Abdullah slams Pakistan, says Indus Water Treaty sucked blood of J&K peopleJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah supports the continued suspension of the India Water Treaty. He stated Pakistan should not b...
Public education needs public moneyStudents across the nation have taken to the streets, drawing attention to the overwhelming resource deficit in education. With public fund...
End dependence days: What India should and should not buildCurrent government procurement policies can obstruct innovation, often favouring established firms. Furthermore, major Indian corporations ...
- India's split-personality trade policy needs a reset
India is actively chasing bilateral trade agreements with vigor and determination. However, its approach to multilateral trade is character...
- The Sultanate’s Surcharge: MMDR Amendment shifts wealth from states to miners
Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday. This legislation aims to standardize mineral taxation across Indi...
Mining for better RoI, better sharing nextIn a significant legislative shift, the Centre has revised a 1957 Act to enhance its oversight of mineral resources. The newly established ...
States should mine more, not tax more: The fiscal lesson from OdishaNew legislation will remove state powers to levy taxes on minerals. This change is expected to encourage investment and increase mineral pr...
Batten down, ride out shipping stormShips are increasingly steering clear of the Suez Canal, resulting in port congestion and longer shipping times than usual. Driven by elect...
Student loans, GoI reading this rightIn a groundbreaking move, the government is set to double education loan disbursals across the country, enabling greater access to higher e...
LIC's second act smarter price tagThe Life Insurance Corporation is gearing up for a monumental offer for sale, potentially the largest in history. This move allows the gove...