Commentary

Roughly half of Indian states’ own tax revenue comes from the goods and services tax (GST). They have the capacity to increase this source of income. Here's how a small investment today could lead to a broader tax base tomorrow.

Educated youth face a challenging job market with fewer middle-skill opportunities. Many new jobs are in low-productivity agriculture or informal services. AI threatens cognitive jobs, widening the existing skills divide. India must create productive non-farm work and expand tech-complementary roles. Targeted AI skilling is crucial to secure the demographic dividend.

An in-depth study of what global rating agencies examine in their assessment could guide an approach to debt management that would help deliver upgrades over time. This matters—a better rating would help lower the cost of capital in India.

With foreign aid cuts and strained domestic budgets, the way forward may be to spend available money better

Complex markets require independent voices and diverse expertise. India's regulatory architecture is missing both