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India’s Power Sector Transformation: Navigating the Shift from Coal Dependence to Renewable Leadership

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Introduction India’s electricity sector is undergoing one of the largest energy transformations in the world. For decades, coal has formed the backbone of power generation, supporting industrialisation, urban growth, and rising living standards. However, mounting climate concerns, international commitments, and domestic sustainability goals are now reshaping this traditional structure. India has pledged to achieve net-zero…

Urban Challenge, Reimagining India’s Cities Through Market-Driven Infrastructure

Urban Challenge Fund: Reimagining India’s Cities Through Market-Driven Infrastructure

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Introduction Urban India is standing at a decisive crossroads. Rapid population growth, expanding economic activity, and rising aspirations are putting unprecedented pressure on city infrastructure. Roads are congested, drainage systems struggle during monsoons, housing shortages persist, and public transport networks remain inadequate in many regions. At the same time, cities generate nearly two-thirds of India’s…

India’s New Consumer Price Index: Strengthening Inflation Measurement in a Transforming Economy

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Introduction Inflation measurement plays a central role in shaping monetary policy, welfare schemes, wage negotiations, and economic planning. In India, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has emerged as the primary indicator of retail inflation, directly influencing policy decisions taken by Reserve Bank of India and welfare targeting by the government. Recognizing rapid changes in consumption…

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Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill 2026: A Comprehensive Analysis

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Introduction The Industrial Relations Code (IRC), 2020 was India’s effort to consolidate and modernise fragmented labour laws governing industrial peace, worker rights, trade unions, and dispute resolution. However, within a few years of its implementation, challenges in interpretation, implementation, and socio‑economic impact prompted policymakers to revisit the law. In 2026, the government introduced the Industrial…

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SHANTI Act Explained: India’s Reset of Nuclear Energy Governance

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Introduction India has quietly entered a new phase in its civil nuclear journey with the introduction of the SHANTI Act (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act). Rather than being just another amendment, this law represents a structural redesign of how nuclear power is owned, regulated, financed, and made accountable. For…

India’s New CPI Series: Inflation Measurement in a Changing Economy

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Introduction Inflation is not just an economic term — it directly affects household budgets, savings, investments, and government policy. In India, the most trusted indicator of retail inflation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Recently, India introduced a new CPI series with 2024 as the base year, replacing the older 2012 framework. This revision reflects…

Current Status of the Indian Economy: Analysis and Perspective

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Introduction India, the world’s fifth-largest economy in nominal GDP terms and the third-largest in purchasing power parity (PPP), continues to be a major player in global economic affairs. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion and a young demographic profile, India possesses immense potential for sustained growth. Over the past three decades, the Indian economy has…

Inequality and Development in India: Analysis and the Role of Government Welfare Schemes

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Introduction Economic development in India over the past few decades has been characterized by high GDP growth, rapid expansion of the service sector, technological advancements, and poverty reduction. However, the persistence of economic inequality poses a serious challenge to sustainable and inclusive development. Inequality is multifaceted, encompassing disparities in income, wealth, education, employment opportunities, and…

Reducing Inequality and Poverty: Pathway to India’s Economic Stability

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Introduction Economic development in India over the past three decades has resulted in significant reductions in absolute poverty. According to World Bank data, India’s poverty ratio declined from approximately 45% in the early 1990s to less than 10% by the early 2020s (at national poverty lines). However, the persistence of economic inequality despite high growth…

Economic Inequality and India’s Demographic Dividend: Challenges and Pathways to Inclusive Growth

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Introduction India is currently experiencing a unique demographic phenomenon: a demographic dividend, characterized by a large working-age population relative to dependents. This demographic structure presents an unparalleled opportunity for accelerated economic growth, productivity enhancement, and global competitiveness. Estimates suggest that by 2030, India will have the largest working-age population in the world, with over 65%…

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India’s Power Sector Transformation: Navigating the Shift from Coal Dependence to Renewable Leadership

SHANTI Act Explained: India’s Reset of Nuclear Energy Governance

India’s New CPI Series: Inflation Measurement in a Changing Economy

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