Economy

India’s clean energy transition requires a delicate balancing act

A balance between emission and growth warrants integrated energy planning, leading to a low-cost transition pathway for sustainable growth.

1 month ago

How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.

2 months ago

The big numbers India needs to hit 2047 target

Modi’s Independence Day speech focused on the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’, meaning developed India, by 2047. Achieving that would need…

2 months ago

Can the Agnipath scheme fix India’s army?

The attempt to repair the defence budget with a short-term troop intake largely backfired, but it can still be made…

2 months ago

Budget 2024 Is the Sum Total of Many Pressures on the Government

Budget 2024 is more than numbers; it reflects political pressures and strategic alignments. Discover how Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget…

3 months ago

Delhi’s dilemma: a growing economy and growing unemployment

India is on its way to becoming the third-largest economy in the world, yet unemployment among young people with graduate…

6 months ago

What makes consumers go green? Insights into ethical consumption

How do demographic factors and emotions like guilt, motivate consumers to pay more for organic versions of the same product…

1 year ago

What is the politics behind IMEC corridor that is shaking up global alliances?

IMEC - Launching a geo-strategic chess game, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) led by the U.S. aims to redefine…

1 year ago

Global crypto regulations focus at G20 summit

A paper proposing globally enforceable regulations for the crypto market is expected to be presented at the world’s premier economic…

1 year ago

Why G20’s debt-relief strategy is failing

The Indian Prime Minister says a G20 strategy has driven global debt restructuring since his country assumed leadership. That's not…

1 year ago