Will help create sustainable markets, improve returns

Latest PLFS data show a heartening increase in female employment. What needs to be addressed now is the quality of jobs

Southern States’ concerns need to be addressed by the Finance panel

It serves in smoothening out debt redemption of the government, and with it keeping the fiscal deficit and interest rates in check

The country’s vast pool of skilled professionals in engineering, data science and software development puts it in a position to become a global AI hub

It can be a cheaper and more efficient alternative to SWIFT for transactions, if trust and liquidity issues are sorted out

BRICS countries have expressed the need for developing a platform where central bank digital currencies can be linked. This will reduce intermediation costs

Need to integrate tech, people and processes

Tightrope walk. India needs to balance its political and economic interests in an geo-politically uncertain world

India with 300 days of sunshine each year, possesses vast solar energy potential. The National Institute of Energy estimated the country’s solar potential at 748 GW, assuming solar PV modules cover 3% of the geographical surface. Solar energy is expected to be the main driver pushing India closer to its renewable energy targets. Diving deep into the state-wise push towards solar energy. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are the leading States in India, both in terms of installed capacities and power generation, in the solar segment. Also, with respect to solar energy projects, Rajasthan and Gujarat lead in terms of the capacities added since FY22 and projects in pipeline

With the Biden administration going soft on Netanyahu, Democrats’ hold on Arab-American vote seems to be slipping

Germany’s overtures to India are significant on various counts — geo-politics, technology sharing, immigration and trade talks

Biomass power is neglected vis-a-vis green energy sources such as solar, green hydrogen

Their part in fostering knowledge is invaluable

Vijay’s entry adds an interesting twist to the 2026 TN elections

Centre, States should augment revenue to bring down debt

This will smoothen the assessment process and reduce the piling up of appeals at the Tribunals

Long term power purchase agreements have de-risked investments by private developers in renewables. But discoms need to invest in storage now

Women sustain the industry but don’t get their due

The arbitrators who were previously assigned arbitration work are now being assigned conciliation work as well, albeit with a lower fee

Q2 earnings point to challenges in many sectors

Their risk management systems must improve

Developed countries need to be held to account for climate finance actions. Besides, private finance and its debt burden pose difficulties

Sustainability-assured statements ensure risks not captured by financial statements are properly disclosed and evaluated

There have been spectacular comebacks in history the world over, but for now, Donald Trump carries the day

There must be lots of other top-class minds who were devoted to their hobbies but who never let them distract them as completely as Bibek Debroy did

‘PEAK’ emissions.The emissions from air travel, local transport and accommodation for COP delegates are staggering

With a scramble for feedstock and the food-versus-fuel conflict, it needs impartial evaluation

Through interest subvention and guarantee cover for banks, PM-Vidyalaxmi should help create a more skilled workforce

The developed world has been implicitly arguing that China and India should contribute to the climate kitty rather than receive monies from it