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 is set to become the world’s second-largest economy by 2038 in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. This forecast emerges despite the recent imposition of 50% tariffs by...
The US government imposed additional tariffs on Indian imports linked to Russian oil in 2025. This move followed earlier reciprocal tariffs and has raised concerns about fairness and...
The H-1B visa programme in the United States has come under sharp scrutiny in 2025. Key figures in government and business have labelled it flawed and called for...
The prevalence of hysterectomy in India is increasing alarmingly, especially among young women. Recent data from the National Family Health Survey 2019-21 (NFHS 5) shows nearly 10 percent...
India’s electricity sector faces critical challenges that hinder its economic growth and competitiveness. While China advances as a global leader in electrifying its economy using renewables, India struggles...
India's cotton sector faces a critical phase in 2025. Domestic production has fallen sharply, prompting the government to withdraw the 11% import duty on cotton until the end...
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has transformed financial inclusion in India since its launch in 2014. It aimed to provide universal access to banking services, especially...
India’s economy, valued at $4.19 trillion in 2025, is poised to become the world’s third-largest. However, the proposed 50% tariffs by the United States on $40 billion of...
India introduced a major reform in its Goods and Services Tax (GST) system in 2025. The government simplified the tax structure by reducing the number of GST rates...
The Indian banking sector in 2025 faces a very important transformation. Household savings are moving from traditional bank deposits to capital markets. Corporates increasingly prefer equity and debt...