Editorial Analysis

Recently, the Centre asked the state govts for investment-friendly reforms focusing on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) which dropped significantly in FY24 from FY23.

In India, the appointment of judges has long been a matter of debate, closely tied to the challenge of pending cases. As of April 2024, a staggering 60 lakh cases remained pending across various High Courts, while 30% of judicial seats remained vacant.

Speaking recently at a FICCI forum, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, advocated Privatisation of Banks as a crucial reform to break free from the cycle of non-performing assets (NPAs) in India.

he recently concluded Paris Olympics saw the Indian contingent return with six medals..

In the recent Union Budget speech, it was signalled that polluting industries, such as iron, steel, and aluminium, have to conform to emission targets, and appropriate regulations for transition of these industries from the current ‘Perform, Achieve, and Trade’ (PAT) mode to the ‘Indian Carbon Market’ mode need to be put in place.

The development of a care economy is critical for the long-term growth of India’s economy and for the balanced development of India’s society, as India’s economy undergoes rapid transformation, our society is also under tremendous flux.

Many parents of children with disabilities face societal pressure to believe that their offspring are not worthy of investment, which eventually perpetuates social stigma, marginalisation, and discrimination against persons with disabilities (PwDs).

The issue of sexual violence against women is deeply concerning, and it’s essential to explore why our legal framework sometimes falls short in addressing this pervasive problem.

In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in industrial policy—a topic that often walks a tightrope between government intervention and market forces. India, like many other countries, is grappling with the need for a fresh approach to industrial policy—one that can facilitate sustained economic growth and transform the nation into a global manufacturing hub.

India’s economic aspirations have always been grand, and rightly so. As we look ahead to the next few decades, the question arises: Can India achieve the remarkable milestone of becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047?