India’s GDP growth estimates are projected to be slower next year; expanding India’s productivity could help tackle this slowdown ...
Kashmir’s regional political parties must move past rhetoric over Article 370 and address the needs of J&K’s youth ...
India’s demographic dividend can positively affect labour shortages internationally. Policies to develop a global workforce with market-ready skills are the need of the hour. ...
The slowdown in India’s GDP growth is not a cause for concern, but it underscores the need to amplify capital expenditure and enhance state efficiency ...
Growing scrutiny on Indian intelligence activity highlights the need for intelligence oversight, but the implementation might prove to be difficult ...
By implementing robust measures, IIBX can streamline India’s bullion trade, attract more international business, and solidify India's position as a key player in the global gold market ...
The rapid growth of Ed-Tech during the pandemic highlights gaps in quality, legal frameworks, and children's rights—India must adopt proper measures to address these challenges ...
Over the past decade, India’s Act East Policy (AEP) has deepened ties with Southeast Asia and has strengthened its role in the Indo-Pacific through connectivity, defence, and cultural initiatives ...
Women’s leadership in India’s urban governance has steadily increased but they continue to face barriers such as limited experience, social stigma, and male-dominated political structures ...
The RBI has periodically enforced certain regulations to simplify microfinance operations and guarantee customer protection. ...
India's growth has generated jobs, as evidenced by the positive correlation between rising employment and increased consumption, challenging the narrative of “jobless growth” ...
Over the last decade, India’s patenting landscape has shown optimistic growth. A long-term strategic vision and certain measures could help the domestic patenting ecosystem become more future-ready. ...
The Indian microfinance sector has grown due to regulatory reforms, technological advancements, and government initiatives, extending credit to millions of previously underserved households ...
Poverty, lack of education, and limited healthcare must be addressed to end early marriages. Without broader social reforms, raising the marriage age to 21 may be merely symbolic. ...
The IAF faces a significant depletion in its fighter strength. Frequent crashes, supply chain issues, and reliance on GE for engines further hinder the IAF's efforts to maintain its combat readiness. ...
For India to achieve greater self-reliance, it is essential to broaden the concept of 'air power' to include a country's ability to design, develop, and manufacture aircraft and critical components ...
The new water governance paradigm articulated in the new national water policy is ” delineated by a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach to water management ...
A strategic shift towards non-motorised transport would not only mitigate the current issues associated with the excessive use of private vehicles, but also foster the development of more sustainable, inclusive, and liveable urban environments ...
India has adopted a more proactive and less risk-averse posture of peace diplomacy, that goes beyond classical neutrality ...
The PMAY scheme has housed over 3.45 crore families in India—a remarkable feat. Improving beneficiary identification can boost its success further. ...
UPI could become a cornerstone of India’s technological diplomacy and a powerful tool for expanding its imprint on the world stage ...
Recent retail investor statistics inform several aspects of the rising India story. This sets the stage to make Indian markets a home for global households. ...
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The Budget's tax changes aim to curb speculative trading and align with economic conditions but have temporarily dampened market sentiment due to policy stability concerns ...
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The government’s intentions to push India as a pertinent development provider are well-reflected in its budgetary allocations for this year ...
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This year’s budget has been particularly disheartening, with reduced allocations for crucial social welfare programmes for women and children ...
Shantanu Kishwar has an undergraduate degree in Literary and Cultural Studies, and International Studies, from FLAME University, and a Master's Degree in History from Ambedkar University. He works in the development and policy space, with experience studying education, labour, and ...
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Diya Shah is a Research Assistant at ORF’s Centre for Economy and Growth. Her work explores developments in climate finance as part of a broader, ever-evolving climate discourse, specifically focusing on gaps in global financial infrastructures, adaptive finance and carbon ...
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