Air passengers pay for their safety in the skies one way or another - even though the real solution lies in the hands of politicians
Depending on growth-inflation dynamics, the repo rate could rise to 6-6.25 per cent next year
Indirect-tax reform is still a work in progress, but from no tax on services to GST, India has come a long way since 1976
Insurance copayment will not address deeper problems
More repo rate increases are imminent
From India-US trade negotiations and Maharashtra's drought to GST simplification and public-capital governance, today's pieces examine policy trade-offs and institutional capacity
Modi's 25-year political journey has reshaped India's agricultural policy, from Gujarat's water and power model to direct farm support and diversification
As the government deploys public capital into frontier technologies, its expert investment committees need two improvements to deliver the intended outcomes
Tomorrow's GST Council meeting may be less exciting, but no less important than the last one
Focus should go beyond immediate relief
India must remain focused on its long-term interests
India needs a more focused approach in sports
Opening the door creates opportunity, show these pieces. But what happens beyond it depends on the capability to walk through
For the repo rate to remain an effective signal, the weighted average call rate needs to be aligned with it
India's regulatory framework must evolve towards greater independence, transparency and accountability as markets and regulators mature
How industry support is adding muscle to the writing process
India must encourage entry of firms and innovation
A very costly clean-up with no accountability has been completed, but much deeper reforms are needed
These pieces show that intentions matter, but transmission decides what survives the journey from policy, price or principle to the real world
Next-Gen GST aims to simplify compliance, support businesses and strengthen revenues as India seeks to build a more resilient economy and achieve Viksit Bharat