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 ...
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Despite a few gaps, Budget 2024 has incorporated various climate-focused interventions, offering hope for navigating the challenges of climate change with effective fiscal measures ...
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The Union Budget 2024 saw interesting reallocation decisions within the health sector, which moved funds from schemes with low utilisation to those with high utilisation ...
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If the proposed energy transition pathway provides a stable long-term vision for India's energy future, it could provide important direction to developers and investors interested in the green energy space ...
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The FM, in her Budget speech, emphasised the imperative to develop a roadmap for transitioning ‘hard to abate’ industries ...
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That critical minerals are getting much needed attention is indicative of a pragmatic view of what will drive productivity and growth in the country ...
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The Modi government in its third term has remained faithful to its commitment to develop a robust domestic defence industry ...
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India has increasingly utilised technology as a force for growth and development, and Budget 2024 continues this trend ...
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At the very outset, the Finance Minister clearly recognises that since urban development is constitutionally a state subject, progress in the urban field is subject to taking the states along ...
Stéphanie M.L. Heng is a Visiting Fellow at ORF and Member of PReCoM (Pôle de Recherches sur la Communication et les Médias), Saint-Louis University, Brussels. ...
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Maya Mirchandani was a Senior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation. ...
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