Reporting on Economy from India Together.https://indiatogether.org/en-inhttps://indiatogether.org/actually-competitive-protected/https://indiatogether.org/actually-competitive-protected/India became the world's second-largest steel producer while posting profits well above the rest of Indian manufacturing. A new CSEP study by Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva tests how much of that is earned, and how much rests on cheap iron ore and tariff walls that could just as easily come down.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/the-price-of-a-successful-report/https://indiatogether.org/the-price-of-a-successful-report/Indian companies spend roughly Rs.35,000 crores on CSR each year. Government schemes spend far more. Yet evaluation often rewards a story of success over an honest account of what was learned, the struggles that were encountered and what people actually experienced, writes Padmini Ram.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/circular-economy-economy/https://indiatogether.org/circular-economy-economy/Encouraging the use of products for as long as possible does more than optimizing the use of natural resources. It can support sustainable innovation and efficiency, and do so without diminishing the profitability of businesses, write Aditi Lokhande and Shekar Prabhakar .Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/large-firms-economy/https://indiatogether.org/large-firms-economy/Large Indian firms are yet to become global champions. Given the global headwinds, India should focus on improving the competitiveness of these companies so that they can tap into large external markets far more than they have managed so far, say Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/securities-laws-enforce-government/https://indiatogether.org/securities-laws-enforce-government/An analysis of over 8,000 enforcement orders passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India over a span of ten years provides insight into the use of its powers by the institution, and its priorities. Devendra Damle and Bhargavi Zaveri Shah summarise their findings.Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/dre-migrate-economy/https://indiatogether.org/dre-migrate-economy/The Decentralised Renewable Energy sector is steadily adding jobs, and this trend is likely to continue, according to research reports. However, women's participation in this workforce is low, and financing difficulties too need to be overcome. Manish Kumar reports.Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/gstat-economy/https://indiatogether.org/gstat-economy/The GST Appellate Tribunal is already much-delayed, and the apex court has directed the government to set it up swiftly. It presents a greenfield opportunity to build a completely online dispute resolution system that can significantly ease doing business, writes Surya Prakash.Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/pastoral-camel-economy/https://indiatogether.org/pastoral-camel-economy/The subsistence economy of lakhs of camel herders in Rajasthan has been hit hard in the last year. Even after the withdrawal of many travel restrictions, the demand for camel-derived products has not yet revived. Abhijit Mohanty reports.Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/net-zero-environment/https://indiatogether.org/net-zero-environment/There are several problems with the so-called 'carbon neutrality' pledges. These can only be understood properly if they are accompanied by details and given tight accounting norms. Additionally, high emitters should face stricter norms and earlier timelines, writes Rahul Tongia .Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/seaweed-goa-economy/https://indiatogether.org/seaweed-goa-economy/With its potential to supplement incomes of fishermen and other communities along the nation's long coastline, seaweed cultivation is gaining momentum. An added benefit is the potential to mitigate the loss of biodiversity in the oceans. Goa's first pilot farm is about to be launched.Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/green-bonds-environment/https://indiatogether.org/green-bonds-environment/We need to enable finance. At scale. We need to unclog the channels for big- and small-sized finance to reach sustainable destinations. These are the challenges, and the opportunities that India needs to capitalise on, and do so now, says Neha Kumar.Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/mfi-regulate-economy/https://indiatogether.org/mfi-regulate-economy/This sector is now an important part of the way many small businesses are funded. A clear framework for governing its operations is needed, and the lenders must embrace more effective self-regulation to balance the needs of borrowers with their goals, writes Harsh Shrivastava.Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/tour-udaipur-economy/https://indiatogether.org/tour-udaipur-economy/The rapid growth of the industry has brought jobs and prosperity to the famed city, but it has also led to harmful impacts on its lakes and hills. Citizens and tourism authorities seek alternatives with greater emphasis on sustainability and conservation. Archana Singh reports.Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/third-reform-economy/https://indiatogether.org/third-reform-economy/Adequate attention has not been given to strengthening the government itself in performing key functions, directly or through public authorities. The next set of economic reforms must address this lacuna and direct attention to improving the government's own competence, writes Rakesh Mohan.Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/dmrc-fin-economy/https://indiatogether.org/dmrc-fin-economy/With ridership down, DMRC's annual losses, which had already been growing each year, have ballooned. Non-fare revenues are low, and obligations to repay loans are looming. The company has sought the government's help. Sudeshna Roy and Bidisha Chattopadhyay report.Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/old-coal-economy/https://indiatogether.org/old-coal-economy/For economic as well as environmental reasons, there is talk of shutting old coal plants. The decision is neither straightforward nor uniform. A nuanced view is needed to select the ones to close, and more importantly to stop too many new ones coming up, say Ashok Sreenivas and Maria Chirayil .Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/lockdown-cost-economy/https://indiatogether.org/lockdown-cost-economy/Policy-makers are increasingly concerned about the potential impact of the ongoing second covid wave as well as others that might occur in the future. A look at high-frequency, night-time light intensity during last year's staggered lockdown provides some answers.Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/states-dev-economy/https://indiatogether.org/states-dev-economy/Our federal nation, with its many languages, states, regions, and communities will always have different models of growth that suit local aspirations. State governments can distinguish themselves by asking what this means for each one of them, writes Harsh Shrivastava .Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/energy-dss-economy/https://indiatogether.org/energy-dss-economy/In climate-vulnerable areas, the decentralised solutions proposed for electricity supply to facilities that support development activities must take into account technical, economic and organisational considerations, notes a report from WRI India.Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/air-pollution-economy/https://indiatogether.org/air-pollution-economy/The quality of the air in our cities is reducing the productivity of companies, and diminishing consumer demand. This hits some sectors of the economy particularly hard. Business leaders must advocate and support efforts to tackle this head-on.Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/metro-transit-mumbai-economy/https://indiatogether.org/metro-transit-mumbai-economy/Thirty five kilometers of mass transit are about to be added to Mumbai Metro in the coming months. Applying an economic development lens would help in the planning of areas around these upcoming lines.Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/active-mobility-economy/https://indiatogether.org/active-mobility-economy/We cannot build a city for athletic young people and motor vehicles alone. Affirmative action for non-motorised transport is needed to set a clear course for an inclusive and practical imagination of our cities, writes Sathya Sankaran.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/lpg-back-burner-economy/https://indiatogether.org/lpg-back-burner-economy/The distribution of LPG to rural households is far from satisfactory. An analysis of the reasons by the Prayas Energy Group finds that a comprehensive review of the performance and accountability of different institutions in the supply chain is needed, along with an independent regulator.Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/esg-social-economy/https://indiatogether.org/esg-social-economy/The social responsibility of companies is a lot more than a CSR program, which in any event is now mandated by law. It is also more than a mere Human Resources tool for employers to improve relations with employees, writes Harsh Shrivastava.Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/working-people-coronavirus-economy/https://indiatogether.org/working-people-coronavirus-economy/The Working Peoples' Charter on Coronavirus Crisis in India lists a number of steps necessary to ensure that the likely disruption to the lives and livelihoods of millions of vulnerable people is thoughtfully addressed.Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/rail-fares-economy/https://indiatogether.org/rail-fares-economy/In a squeeze between dwindling freight revenues and large subsidies to its passengers, Indian Railways has very little room for wriggle. But the fare hike on 1 January 2020 is only a small step, and will not by itself set things right.Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/re-progress-economy/https://indiatogether.org/re-progress-economy/Is India likely to hit the ambitious targets set for the growth of renewable power generation? A compilation of data from different sources by the Prayas Energy Group shows what's working well and where greater efforts are needed.Sat, 24 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/coal-india-economy/https://indiatogether.org/coal-india-economy/Given the changing landscape of energy production and consumption in the country, splitting Coal India into smaller entities can only be successful if a number of other steps are also taken, according to a recent Brookings Institution report.Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/gst-month-wise-economy/https://indiatogether.org/gst-month-wise-economy/On this page, we will compile the monthly log of Goods and Services Tax collections by the government since the introduction of the tax in mid-2017; the page will be updated each month as the data becomes public.Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/too-much-re-economy/https://indiatogether.org/too-much-re-economy/As the share of renewable energy rises, it brings with it new challenges. Unlike in the past, going forward, the management of surplus power will be critical. A new report from the Brookings Institute suggests some steps.Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/kosi-and-gandak-economy/https://indiatogether.org/kosi-and-gandak-economy/The Centre gears up to take national control of the Kosi and Gandak rivers in north Bihar and turn them into commercial waterways, leaving many important questions unanswered or ignored. Shripad Dharmadhikary and the Manthan team report on findings from a recent visit to the region.Sun, 05 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/rail-coal-link-economy/https://indiatogether.org/rail-coal-link-economy/How much longer can coal transport continue to subsidise passenger fares? In a changing landscape for power production and transmission, Indian Railways and the Government will need to make new choices, says a new research report published by Brookings India.Sat, 28 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/icbs-flicker-environment/https://indiatogether.org/icbs-flicker-environment/Recent research by the Prayas Energy Group shows that notwithstanding a big spike in demand for LEDs in recent years, more steps are needed to phase out incandescent bulbs.Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/violating-laws-making-losses-damaging-environment-environment/https://indiatogether.org/violating-laws-making-losses-damaging-environment-environment/Teesta Urja’s penchant for getting into trouble and illegalities continues unabated. Soumik Dutta reports.Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/major-problems-of-our-time-are-all-interconnected-environment/https://indiatogether.org/major-problems-of-our-time-are-all-interconnected-environment/Recently Darryl D’Monte interviewed the famous physicist Fritjof Capra at the annual meet of Greenaccord international environmental journalists in Italy. Here he reports on Capra’s separate remarks about the environment, along with quotes from his books and blogs.Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/decoding-the-code-on-wages-economy/https://indiatogether.org/decoding-the-code-on-wages-economy/This past August the Code on Wages was introduced in the Lok Sabha and subsequently referred to the Standing Committee on Labour for examination. Vinayak Krishnan of PRS Legislative explains the Code and its pros and cons.Sun, 03 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/demonetisation-and-the-rule-of-law-economy/https://indiatogether.org/demonetisation-and-the-rule-of-law-economy/Demonetisation is primarily about the Rule of Law in our country and the capacity of the state to ensure, and abide by, the Rule of Law, comments Harish Narasappa.Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/have-we-gained-or-lost-economy/https://indiatogether.org/have-we-gained-or-lost-economy/Pradeep Baisakh looks at the effects of the economic reforms started 25 years ago.Sat, 17 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/water-guzzlers-in-water-stressed-areas-environment/https://indiatogether.org/water-guzzlers-in-water-stressed-areas-environment/This summer, stories of the impacts of drought and water scarcity that mostly highlight the conditions of farmers, cattle, domestic water supplies in villages, towns and cities have been regular. What is often not reported is the situation with industries, particularly the coal based thermal power plants, reports Shripad Dharmadhikary.Sun, 05 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://indiatogether.org/the-skills-journey-economy/https://indiatogether.org/the-skills-journey-economy/In the second and concluding part of his exposition on India’s skill development efforts, Shambhu Ghatak traces the journey under the UPA and NDA governments, only to find that while the thrust remains the same, the end is far from sight.Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT