Policy analysis involves evaluating government actions and proposals. It assesses their effectiveness and impact on society. Analysts use data and research to inform decisions. This process is crucial for shaping laws and regulations. It also aids in understanding economic implications. Clear policy analysis supports informed governance. It ultimately aims to improve public welfare and ensure accountability in policy-making.
India’s economy in 2025 reflects a powerful blend of tradition and modernity. Despite global disruptions and geopolitical tensions, India has maintained strong growth and vibrant market activity. The...
Recent monetary policy reviews in India have revealed confusion over the economy’s direction. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept rates steady but hinted at room for easing due...
India’s ₹1 trillion Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) was launched in 2025 to revolutionise urban infrastructure financing. It shifts the Centre’s role from direct allocations to a competitive funding...
India’s inland waterways are witnessing revival in 2025. Once the backbone of trade and civilisation, river transport is becoming a practical and eco-friendly alternative to road and rail....
Global trade in 2025 faces unprecedented disruption. The US, EU, and China—once pillars of globalisation—have become its chief disruptors. Each uses trade as a geopolitical weapon. The US...
India’s inflation targeting framework, adopted formally in 2016, aimed to stabilise prices by setting a target inflation rate of 4 per cent with a tolerance band of ±2...
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) cut implemented on 22 September 2025 has sparked widespread approval for reducing taxes on most consumption items. Official estimates and expert analyses...
India’s clean energy ambitions in 2025 rely heavily on securing critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and Rare Earth Elements (REEs). These minerals are essential for technologies like...
India has accelerated its energy transition by mandating 20 percent ethanol blending (E20) in petrol by 2025. This ambitious move aims to reduce fossil fuel imports, cut carbon...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently relaxed the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms for large companies at the time of initial public offerings (IPOs). It...