Opinion | Call to action for Himalayan Cities

In this article for The InfraVision Foundation, Jagan Shah, Director of the Artha Centre for Emerging Cities (ACES), discusses immediate steps that must be taken by all tiers of government to respond to mounting losses in Himalayan cities. Excerpts below: “Undertake a comprehensive reform of development codes, norms and standards such that efficient, safe, and resilient […]

In this article for The InfraVision Foundation, Jagan Shah, Director of the Artha Centre for Emerging Cities (ACES), discusses immediate steps that must be taken by all tiers of government to respond to mounting losses in Himalayan cities.

Excerpts below:

“Undertake a comprehensive reform of development codes, norms and standards such that efficient, safe, and resilient operations and maintenance are ensured.”

Read the full article here.

Opinion | Gold buying for investment purposes also makes it easier to reduce imports of actual bullion

India’s rising gold imports are increasingly driven by investment demand rather than traditional consumption. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha explores what this means for the rupee, foreign exchange reserves, and economic policy.

Industrial policy now has broad World Bank approval but the case for universal adoption remains unclear

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India’s current account deficit may touch slightly above $84 billion this year, raising concerns amid global uncertainty. But does it signal trouble yet—or just a phase of manageable external imbalance?