Editorial Analysis

Global concern over nuclear security has intensified with the expiry of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the United States and Russia. 

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a discussion paper seeking public comments on issuing new licences for cooperative banks.

Global climate governance has gained renewed attention due to repeated shortfalls in international climate negotiations, particularly at recent Conferences of the Parties (COPs).

In the Union Budget 2026-27, the government has placed greater emphasis on the debt-to-GDP ratio, instead of focusing narrowly on the annual fiscal deficit.

Recently, the Union Budget 2026-27 proposed an outlay of Rs 20,000 crore over the next five years in Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies.

The Union Budget 2026-27 signals a strategic shift from allocating funds for technology growth to building complete technology ecosystems, with equal emphasis on infrastructure, manufacturing, and human capital for India’s deep tech ecosystem.

Recently, the Report of the 16th Finance Commission, Chaired by Dr Arvind Panagariya, was tabled in Parliament for the five-year period between 2026-27 and 2030-31.

Recently, the Finance Minister presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 signals recognition of India’s growing health and care needs.

India’s manufacturing sector is regaining momentum amid geopolitical shifts that are reshaping global production networks and  offers a solid foundation for the next phase of industrial growth.

Across the world, the decline of centralised economic planning has reshaped the role of state-owned enterprises, pushing them toward efficiency, competitiveness, and innovation.