Rare earths and critical minerals are fast becoming the new oil of the twenty-first century. For India, securing these resources is no longer just an industrial necessity but a question of energy sovereignty and strategic independence.
India’s prohibition laws, rooted in Gandhian ideals, remain fraught with contradictions. As Gujarat opens alcohol sales in GIFT City and Saudi Arabia eases its ban, India clings to outdated restrictions. The costs—economic losses, illicit trade, and human tragedies—demand a pragmatic national alcohol policy built on regulation, not prohibition.
India’s bioeconomy grew from USD 10B in 2014 to USD 165.7B in 2024, with a target of USD 300B by 2030. Hailed for growth & innovation, it now faces key challenges in infrastructure, policy & global competitiveness.
The GST Council has cleared a sweeping overhaul of India’s indirect tax regime, replacing the four-tier structure with a simplified two-slab system and cutting rates on essentials, healthcare, housing, and consumer goods.
Semiconductors are the silent drivers of the modern world—powering everything from smartphones to satellites and defense systems. As global supply chains grow more fragile and geopolitical tensions sharpen, nations are racing to secure their chip futures. India is now making bold moves to claim a place at the table
As rising seas imperil small island nations, questions of sovereignty, identity and legal status remain unresolved, exposing gaps in international law and the conscience of the global community.
India’s latest growth numbers show resilience, but sustaining momentum will depend on how reforms address deep structural gaps.
As leaders gather in Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, India faces a pivotal test. With US imposing steep tariffs and putting its Russian oil purchases under scrutiny, New Delhi enters the forum seeking to balance partnerships, hedge against pressure, and reaffirm its commitment to strategic autonomy.
India’s solar photovoltaic industry has grown from a fledgling sector into a global force within a decade, with manufacturing capacity now touching historic highs. Yet beneath the record figures, the sector faces serious challenges—from overcapacity and US tariff shocks to supply chain gaps—that could slow its remarkable ascent.
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