The problem with global crises is that economists tend to see them first in the aggregate, while households feel them in fragments. GDP slows by two per cent, inflation rises by three per cent, and unemployment inches up. These are important figures, of course. But for most families, the crisis comes...
We fought poverty and then revolutionized inclusion but NFHS findings suggest that assumption is no longer true. India is basically exporting urban lifestyles to rural communities and importing urban diseases back.
India’s relationship with gold is entering a new phase. For decades, gold was viewed largely as a macroeconomic problem, a major import that widened the current account deficit and increased dependence on volatile foreign capital. But the global environment has changed sharply. Today, gold sits at the intersection of geopolitics households finance...
Over the past decade, India has executed one of the world's most ambitious financial inclusion programmes. With over 55 crore bank accounts opened, rapid expansion of digital payments, and deeper access to formal credit and insurance, the financial system has extended its reach across geographies and income segments. This transformation has been widely recognised as a foundational achievement for inclusive growth.
Tamil Nadu and Kerala are among India’s most socially advanced states, with new governments ready to take charge. These states are faced with a more sophisticated problem than many parts of the world, still grappling with basic developmental deficits. How do they maintain prosperity, create more economic resilience and generate the next generation of opportunity?
