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Crypto Policy: भारत में क्रिप्टो नीति को लेकर तमाशा जारी
Jul 30, 2023

Crypto Policy: भारत में क्रिप्टो नीति को लेकर तमाशा जारी

जब ख़तरनाक रफ़्तार से डिजिटल वित्त सेक्टर आगे बढ़ रहा है,

Cryptocurrency soar runs into hardware problems
Nov 30, 2021

Cryptocurrency soar runs into hardware problems

Regulators around the world must address the faultlines in newer technology-led concepts like crypto that can reshape the global economy

Curtains down for Planning Commission, but challenges remain
Jan 05, 2015

Curtains down for Planning Commission, but challenges remain

The history of the Planning Commission suggests that it was always an extension of the government's attitude towards the economy. This is not in itself a bad thing, but has been twisted an unfair criticism of the PC. Therefore, plans for the Niti Aayog and its working should be gauged very carefully.

Dangers of optimism: India needs to guard against turning complacent
Sep 03, 2019

Dangers of optimism: India needs to guard against turning complacent

An unshakable optimism about the long-term destiny of India's economy is counter-productive at moments of crisis

Data for development: Revisiting the non-personal data governance framework
Dec 30, 2020

Data for development: Revisiting the non-personal data governance framework

Any new framework for non-personal data must consider that data is not just an economic resource to be commodified, neither is it an instrument of sov

Data localisation: The regulatory sledgehammer
Sep 24, 2018

Data localisation: The regulatory sledgehammer

The requirement of retaining one “serving copy” of all personal data collected within India is shrouded in mystery.

Data stewardship: Collective bargaining for privacy
Oct 03, 2020

Data stewardship: Collective bargaining for privacy

Pooling data rights to negotiate better with platform companies can help rebalance power in the data economy and address the growing gaps in individua

Data-centric innovation and digitalisation will catalyse India’s growth
Oct 29, 2020

Data-centric innovation and digitalisation will catalyse India’s growth

India’s strength lies in its large population, growing economy, pace of digital adoption and core tech competencies supported by a robust tech ecosy

De-dollarisation: Is it a gateway to rupeefication?
Aug 17, 2023

De-dollarisation: Is it a gateway to rupeefication?

In India, although a complete overhaul of the trade invoicing system is not feasible, de-dollarisation can be complemented with the internationalisati

Debt restructuring of vulnerable countries
Jun 21, 2023

Debt restructuring of vulnerable countries

Debt for climate swap has the capacity to promote climate action and potentially contribute to macroeconomic stability

Decoding Rural Revitalisation, Xi Jinping’s New Priority
Aug 16, 2023

Decoding Rural Revitalisation, Xi Jinping’s New Priority

As the world grapples with uncertainty in the post-COVID-19 era, China appears to be focusing on bolstering its rural economy. China claims to have brought nearly 100 million people out of poverty since 2012, but the regime feels that unbalanced development can jeopardise the gains of poverty alleviation. The widening economic gap could also foment unrest in the rural areas. Additionally, the government believes that the reliance on grain

Decoding Union Budget 2022-23: Empty promises or solid deliverables?
Feb 02, 2022

Decoding Union Budget 2022-23: Empty promises or solid deliverables?

While Budget 2022 has made allocations to address the challenges faced by the economy, effective implementation of the Budget will be key to its succe

Deepening economic crisis in Nepal
Jan 23, 2024

Deepening economic crisis in Nepal

Despite the growing political instability in Nepal, the government needs to take bold steps to revamp the economy

Defence Budget 2023-24: Optimising with limited funds
Feb 10, 2023

Defence Budget 2023-24: Optimising with limited funds

India’s armed forces must be prepared to secure India with the resources available, as well as to prioritise local defence acquisitions over their c

Demand-Inducing Stimulus as Covid19 Response: A Case for Debt Monetisation
May 11, 2023

Demand-Inducing Stimulus as Covid19 Response: A Case for Debt Monetisation

As India reels from the economic fallout of Covid-19 despite the announcement of a relief package, calls for a more refined and demand-inducing stimulus have emerged. However, the bleak state of the government’s coffers has left limited fiscal space to act. This brief explains the plausibility of financing a demand-inducing stimulus using debt monetisation as a one-time policy measure. Outlining the criticisms against such proposals and how the

Demographic disaster hits China
Jan 20, 2023

Demographic disaster hits China

Despite the pro-natalist approach adopted by Xi Jinping, China continues to witness a declining population trend

Demonetisation 2.0 or routine currency management?
Jun 13, 2023

Demonetisation 2.0 or routine currency management?

The crucial difference between the withdrawal of INR 2000 notes and the 2016 demonetisation is the modus operandi of the withdrawal and the status as

Demonetisation's enduring damage
Apr 23, 2018

Demonetisation's enduring damage

Demonetisation is still hurting India's monetary stability, and govt/RBI have been unusually poor stewards of the macro-economy

Demonetisation: The Chinese example
Dec 12, 2016

Demonetisation: The Chinese example

Now in the fourth phase, China is rebalancing by emphasising consumption and promoting an innovation-based economy. This is a forty year timespan, not the half-decade process under Mao.

Developed countries can ignore macro-economic reality but India can't
Oct 29, 2020

Developed countries can ignore macro-economic reality but India can't

Hard work on inflation means there is monetary space in this crisis; but years of mismanagement means there is no fiscal firepower

Developing countries shouldn’t waste this crisis
Apr 25, 2020

Developing countries shouldn’t waste this crisis

If one thing needs to change after the coronavirus, it’s the relationship between the state and migrant workers.

Digital divide: वित्तीय समावेशन में डिजिटल डिवाइड की पड़ताल!
Jul 27, 2023

Digital divide: वित्तीय समावेशन में डिजिटल डिवाइड की पड़ताल!

भारत में कमज़ोर और निम्न आय वर्गों का उत्थान सुनिश्चित क�

Digital Futures: Leveraging G20 for UK-India Cooperation
Aug 04, 2022

Digital Futures: Leveraging G20 for UK-India Cooperation

India will assume the presidency of the G20 in 2023. One of the key policy challenges for India and other member states is how to regulate the global digital economy. Once a fringe policy issue, the global digital economy is now central to the G20 agenda, with significant implications for individuals, corporations, and governments. Bilateral cooperation within the G20 system can provide additional resources and capability to any presidency, which

Digital governance: Need for regulating cloud ecosystem
Oct 04, 2014

Digital governance: Need for regulating cloud ecosystem

India will become a digital society. It is also deploying all the right pieces and infrastructure for a digital economy. The foundation for both will be the cloud ecosystem, which, however, needs to be protected through a robust policy and legal framework.

Dissecting the demonetisation verdict
Jan 07, 2023

Dissecting the demonetisation verdict

Does the Supreme Court demonetisation majority verdict erode the institutional autonomy of RBI?

Do internet search engines stifle human cognition?
Feb 07, 2023

Do internet search engines stifle human cognition?

India must act fast to mitigate the high risks, ensure that search engines live up to their responsibilities, and be transparent

Do protests in China threaten Xi’s power?
Dec 01, 2022

Do protests in China threaten Xi’s power?

Xi’s new term starts on shaky grounds as protests in China rise

Does India benefit from a Sino-US trade conflict?
Sep 19, 2020

Does India benefit from a Sino-US trade conflict?

With its current status as the seventh largest global economy, but only the twentieth largest goods exporter — the extent to which India will benefi

Domestic Issues in US Elections 2012
May 11, 2023

Domestic Issues in US Elections 2012

This Paper looks at the three most important domestic issues-the state of the economy, healthcare and social issues-that American voters are grappling with in the run-up to the presidential elections later this year.

Dotcom bubble, version 2.0
Oct 17, 2015

Dotcom bubble, version 2.0

Is the digital economy about digitising the real economy, society and governance - or is it simply a valuation game? The question is particularly valid as a series of digital and e-commerce companies have totted up impressive funding without knowing how to build a sustainable business model.

Double jeopardy of inflation and IIP slowdown
Oct 18, 2022

Double jeopardy of inflation and IIP slowdown

This double whammy will pose a challenge to those at the bottom of the income pyramid

Economic Survey 2021-22: New data through new tools for new policymaking
Jan 31, 2022

Economic Survey 2021-22: New data through new tools for new policymaking

This year’s survey encompasses the massive changes that the country has had to go through over the decades in the long term as well as through the p

Economics, geopolitics, and the impact on G20
Jul 30, 2022

Economics, geopolitics, and the impact on G20

Between the data, the risks, and the narratives lies an uncertain future that will test the intellectual leadership of India’s G20 presidency.

Elections in Türkiye: Marking a reset in EU-Türkiye relations?
May 28, 2023

Elections in Türkiye: Marking a reset in EU-Türkiye relations?

Europe is closely observing the Turkish elections as a change in leadership could lead to a reset in Türkiye-EU relations

Elections verdict: Nepal heading towards political instability
Dec 13, 2022

Elections verdict: Nepal heading towards political instability

The lack of a clear victor in this election indicates that Nepal is bound to confront a period of political turmoil

Embedded finance: Catalysing growth in India in 2023
Feb 01, 2023

Embedded finance: Catalysing growth in India in 2023

The future of embedded finance in India looks promising, and 2023 could be a decisive year for its development

Embracing the future
Jul 24, 2021

Embracing the future

The reforms of 1991, which were a cohesive wide range of reforms, covered large segments of the economy. However, in its totality, they were hamstrung

Emptying Nepal
Mar 15, 2024

Emptying Nepal

The exodus of people from Nepal has resulted in a scenario that will become unsustainable for the economy of Nepal

End of a free trade chimera
Aug 22, 2019

End of a free trade chimera

Even as trade talks between the US and China seem set to resume, geopolitical tensions between the two powers show no sign of abating.