India’s Economic Ambitions Need Better Gender Data
Uttar Pradesh has launched the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Index, the first such initiative in India, aimed at tracking women’s…
Category: Economy
Unlocking Innovation Through India’s Procurement Reforms
The Government of India has revised its General Financial Rules (GFR) in June 2025, easing procurement norms for research and…
India’s Trade Deficit Declines Amid Export Growth
India’s trade deficit in August 2025 fell by more than half compared to the same period last year, supported by…
Involution In China’s EV Sector
China’s electric car industry is struggling because too many companies are cutting prices to compete, causing heavy losses. The government…
India Gets ISA Licence For Deep-Sea Exploration
India has received its first-ever global licence from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Carlsberg…
India’s Growth–Inflation Balance
India’s retail inflation slightly increased in August 2025 after nine months of decline, but it remains within RBI’s tolerance band.…
Cotton Import Duty Cuts
The government recently removed the import duty on cotton, triggering protests from farmers while the textile industry welcomed the decision.…
Decentralised Finance (DEFI)
Recently, concerns have been raised that Decentralised Finance (DeFi) platforms are being misused by terrorist organisations to raise funds, build…
Five Years Of Blue Revolution Through PMMSY
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) has completed five years since its launch in 2020. Background The Blue Revolution…
GST 2.0 And Its Impact On Dietary Health
From September 22, 2025, India’s GST 2.0 will simplify tax slabs but may risk public health by making sugary and…