
India’s demographics are undergoing a transformation, driven in part by a growing and empowered female population.
India’s demographics are undergoing a transformation, driven in part by a growing and empowered female population.
This difference in the application of the word ‘equity’ is at the core of differences in approaches and expected outcomes…
What type of finance is required, when, and in what quantum varies significantly. Understanding this will help design appropriate policy…
India’s inflation trajectory has been stable, leading to compressed differentials with the US. This led to a lower rate hike…
The Indian economy is relatively strong at the moment, but The many crises of the world can seep in via…
Need to build capability of urban local bodies to create infrastructure projects funded by private investors, banks
Given the large quantum of funds needed for green transition, innovations in financial products and regulatory flexibility are needed
Adding a monetary value to carbon can incentivise or disincentivise some sectors; setting performance standards can boost innovation
Four vectors underpin the development of green finance landscape
The ultimate measure of whether the world is getting its climate governance right will be the avoidance of excess heating…
The state of public finances has a direct impact on green policies that the govt can pursue; policy options get…
Need to size up exports, fiscal, growth, health, inflation, jobs, and capital in these volatile times
Budget FY23 demonstrates the commitment of the government to channelise its policies and funds to areas of high growth.
The notional ‘saving’ of ~`1 lakh crore on the fiscal deficit front offers the govt an opportunity to, among other…
Exports, fiscal and growth remain strong; inflation and job creation need to be watched
Governments globally have to set their national climate policies, create internal markets (or taxes) for carbon, and reach global agreements…
A policy nudge to make ‘smart cities’ greener can create a win-win-win for citizens, cities and the world at large
Large funding requirements in India require support from policymakers to crowd-in private investment from other countries, companies and carbon markets