As India gets ready for the Union Budget 2026–2027, consultations between ministries and agencies have started. Bringing the Gender Budget, an important component of the country’s budgeting process back into the spotlight. The Gender Budget Statement (GBS) is a standard component of fiscal planning now. It is more important than ever in promoting gender-responsive governance….
Sometimes tragedy does not arrive with noise. It comes quietly, like rising water that first touches your feet and then slowly climbs until it enters every corner of life. This is what happened across Southeast Asia, where severe floods and landslides have taken over fifteen hundred lives and are forcing millions to leave their homes….
When UNICEF issued its latest alert on December 1, 2025, the message was not dramatic. It was disturbing. More than 23 million children under the age of five in fifteen countries now face acute malnutrition due to climate vulnerability. These are not projections. These are current numbers based on real-time nutritional and climate assessments carried…
India honours the bravery, dedication and nautical prowess of our Indian Navy. A navy that protects over 7,500 kilometres of large coastline and the mighty Indian Ocean Region (IOR) on 4th December every year. Traditionally, Navy Day tributes emphasise India’s strategic maritime power, operational readiness and the bravery of naval personnels. However, in recent years,…
As the country moves towards its long-term goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, women empowerment is a key component of India’s developmental strategy. A society anchored by the fundamental ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity, defending the rights of women is not only a policy objective but a moral and national obligation. The Government of India,…
For over a decade, affordable housing has been positioned as a cornerstone of India’s urban development program. Government schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U), new financing norms and private-sector innovations were expected to unlock millions of homes for low- and middle-income families. Despite these policy initiatives, the affordable housing segment appears to…
India’s economy grew 8.2% year-on-year in the July to September quarter of 2025, data from the government revealed on Monday, beating market forecasts and cementing optimism about the country’s economic outlook for the fiscal year. The growth was aided by steady domestic demand, firm manufacturing activity, and continued government spending on infrastructure. Real GDP for…
The equity markets in India are currently undergoing a period of high international visibility. There is a lot of interest from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in India. Some international brokerages predict that Indian stocks will be rerated in 2026. However, a key concern continues to influence investor mood even as values climb and India solidifies…
Situated in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, GIFT City, also known as Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, is the nation’s first FinTech City. The vision was to integrate financial services, urban infrastructure and technology innovation in a single ecosystem. It is also the nation’s first operational smart city and India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The 1,000-acre project,…
Sharp rise in CSR spending has been seen in eastern India’s main industrial districts of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. According to recent data, CSR inflows have increased manifold in the last couple of years. This was driven by the expansion of mining, metal and power industries in these states – sectors which are legally bound to…
