Crypto vs. Central Banks: The Battle for the Future of Money
The Evolution of Money: From Barter to Blockchain Money is not just a way to trade. It is a technology of trust and a living social contract that changes with each step of human civilisation. Money is not a static object like coins or paper notes. It has…
AI & Job Polarisation: Will AI Create More Jobs Than It Destroys?
“AI could replace 300 million jobs worldwide, but it could also create even more.” This paradox lies at the centre of today’s debate about the labour market. From call centres in India to high-tech areas in Silicon Valley, artificial intelligence is…
How Festivals Boost India’s GDP
Did you know that India’s festival season generates an incredible ₹4.25 trillion ($50.57 billion) each year? This accounts for nearly 9-10% of the country’s GDP. In 2024, Indian festivals are expected to bring in ₹75 billion, making them one…
GST 2.0 – Balancing Growth and Fiscal Prudence
Introduction India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 2017 as a historic reform toreplace a complex web of indirect taxes with a unified, destination-based tax system. Overtime, GST improved transparency, boosted compliance, and enhanced…
Tourism Sector in India: Current Landscape and Vision 2047
Introduction “Every fifth job created in the world over the last decade has come from tourism.” India clearly shows this global trend. In 2023, India’s travel and tourism industry contributed nearly ₹19.13 trillion (US$232 billion) to the economy, which…
India’s Youth Unemployment Crisis
Introduction Untapped Potential vs. Alarming Reality. India now has the world’s largest youth population, with an estimated 371 million people aged 15 to 29, accounting for 27% of the country’s population. In theory, this “demographic dividend”…
