Farmers in Punjab’s border districts continue to face severe hardships as large tracts of their fertile agricultural land lie trapped between India’s border fence and the Zero Line. The Central government has recently initiated steps, including a social impact survey, to shift the barbed-wire fencing closer to the international boundary.
Click to View MoreA recent analysis of the Indian labor market and corporate landscape highlights a significant paradox in gender dynamics. While the Periodic Labour Force Survey data shows a steady increase in the Female Labour Force Participation Rate over the past few years, the representation of women in senior management and boardroom roles remains critically low.
Click to View MoreIndia has achieved a historic milestone in its nuclear energy program with the start of core loading at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. This 500 MWe indigenous reactor marks the transition to the second stage of India's three-stage nuclear power program.
Click to View MoreCorporate Social Responsibility spending by listed Indian companies witnessed a robust jump of 23 percent during the 2024-25 fiscal year. This surge is primarily attributed to a substantial rise in corporate profitability across key sectors. Under the Companies Act, 2013, profitable firms are mandated to contribute at least 2 percent of their average net profits toward social development, and the latest data indicates a growing trend of companies meeting or even exceeding these statutory requirements.
Click to View MoreThe Reserve Bank of India has recently issued a directive to state-owned oil marketing companies to limit their purchase of US dollars from the spot market. Oil refiners are among the largest consumers of foreign exchange in India, and their sudden, large-scale dollar requirements can lead to significant volatility in the exchange rate. By shifting these transactions away from the immediate spot market, the central bank aims to stabilize the Indian rupee and manage the country's foreign exchange reserves more effectively.
Click to View MoreHistorically and in contemporary governance, animals have often been viewed as more than just biological entities; they serve as symbols of authority and instruments of state power. From the royal hunting grounds of the past to modern conservation policies, the way a state manages its wildlife often reflects its broader political priorities.
Click to View MoreRecent months have seen a rise in industrial unrest and worker demonstrations across various manufacturing hubs in India. These protests are primarily centered around demands for higher minimum wages, better working conditions, and concerns regarding the implementation of the four New Labour Codes.
Click to View MoreOn July 19, 1969, the Indian government undertook one of the most significant economic shifts in the country's history by nationalising 14 major private commercial banks. This move, led by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, aimed to align the banking sector with the social and developmental goals of the nation. Decades later, the debate over the effectiveness of public sector banking continues to shape India's financial reforms and the push toward privatisation.
Click to View MoreThe International Monetary Fund recently released its April 2026 World Economic Outlook, revealing that India has moved from the fifth to the sixth-largest economy in the world in nominal GDP terms. Despite maintaining its status as the fastest-growing major economy with a real growth rate of approximately 6.5 to 7.6 percent, India has been overtaken by the United Kingdom and Japan in dollar-denominated rankings.
Click to View MoreThe United States government has announced it will not renew the temporary sanctions waivers that permitted countries, including India, to import Russian and Iranian oil already in transit. This decision marks a pivot back to a strict enforcement regime, potentially tightening global energy supplies and increasing the procurement costs for Indian refiners.
Click to View MoreThe Government of India has formally rejected allegations made by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding forced labour and structural excess capacity. In a detailed submission, India emphasized its long-standing commitment to international labour standards and questioned the legal basis of the unilateral investigations launched under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974.
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