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 fuel consumption in June 2025 declined by 4.7 per cent compared to May. This drop reflects typical seasonal trends linked to the monsoon period. Despite the monthly...
India’s foreign trade landscape has shifted in recent years. While physical goods exports remain important, the export of services and remittances—collectively called invisibles—has overtaken merchandise trade in value....
Suriname’s Parliament elected Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as the country’s first female President on 6 July 2025. The physician and politician won unopposed after her party formed a coalition to...
India faces a critical fertiliser supply challenge due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Iran-Israel conflict threatens key shipping routes and raw material supplies. This could...
The global manufacturing landscape is witnessing a shift as China’s landmark industrial policy, ‘Made in China 2025’, enters a new phase. While the policy propelled China to dominance...
The Punjab government introduced the Land Pooling Policy, 2025, aiming to acquire over 40,000 acres of farmland for planned urban development. This voluntary policy contrasts with traditional land...
India's development cooperation with the Global South has gained momentum in recent years. The financial commitment has nearly doubled from $3 billion in 2010-11 to approximately $7 billion...
Fintech company Slice has recently launched an innovative UPI credit card and a UPI-powered physical bank branch in Koramangala, Bengaluru. This initiative aims to simplify credit access for...
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an increase in the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the financial year 2025–26. This adjustment allows taxpayers to claim...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced changes to the lending landscape for micro and small enterprises (MSEs). Effective from January 1, 2026, banks and certain non-bank...
