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2024: Year of the tetrahedrals and triangles It’s probably been at least 150 years since the last human who was alive in the last tetrahedral year, 1771, died; and it will probably be at least 170 years until the first human is born who will see the next, 2300.

Climate action: India Inc needs a clear road map for our green transition A sectoral approach is needed that lays out what’s expected of energy-consuming businesses so that they can align their decarbonization paths with national goals and invest quickly.

Elite American universities are mostly overrated Harvard’s reputation may have been hit by a controversy involving its president, but then an Ivy League oligopoly amounts to an education market failure anyway.

A thorough infrastructure review is a must for climate disaster readiness For each type of climate hazard, we need a physical audit of the present state of public infrastructure in hazard-prone areas. The 15th Finance Commission scored each state on a disaster risk index based on susceptibility...

Adani-Hindenburg: The apex court has endorsed regulatory independence The SC verdict backs our regulatory system and reinforces public trust in Indian institutions. Regulators must fulfil their mandates within the context of our fast-emerging economy’s needs.

The importance of appointing state finance commissions It seems that state finance commissions do not get any urgency from the state cabinets and consequently from the public too

Trade policy: India must reverse its tariff barrier uptrend Global trade patterns are in flux but there’s an optimist’s case for the country to lower import duties to sharpen domestic competitiveness. It will also support our global value chain ambitions.

India should axe its oil windfall tax This form of market intervention needs to end for the sake of policy stability. Indeed, an oil flare-up looks unlikely and the government should withdraw the special measures it took in the wake of 2022’s oil spike.

India's factory orders have slowed a bit December’s PMI reading indicates that Indian manufacturers are on a path towards capacity exhaustion, which could prompt fresh investments by the private sector.

The Adani-Hindenburg episode has given investors lessons on market risk The Supreme Court’s confidence in Sebi’s probe of alleged violations by the Adani Group has been taken by investors as an early indicator of a let-off—but risk learnings must not get lost.

We must bust myths around the social service sector False notions of sustainability, scaling up, systemic change and ulterior motives need to be tackled. The real onus is on philanthropists, donors, academics and policymakers to escape the grip of untruths and face reality.

The hullabaloo over crypto has quietened despite the good year it had Bitcoin’s price shot up in 2023 but few seemed to care. The recent cryptocurrency bust led wave-riding investors to other bets like small-cap stocks and derivatives, even as tighter monetary policies meant less asset inflation...

Truckers’ protests: government mustn’t yield to unreasonable demands There can be no fundamental right to hit and run. But the government should address concerns over the enhancement of penalties unaccompanied by measures to erode arbitrary powers of the police over the citizenry

Aluminium is a good bet for infrastructure in the future This metal is recyclable, cost effective and versatile, even if it consumes a lot of energy to make. Government incentives for the decarbonized production of aluminium in India could help us achieve clean development.

Packaging is not the only plastic problem the global fashion retailers face In a world where more than half of all clothes are made of polyester, the disposable plastics we wear are a bigger problem than the polythene bags they’re delivered in.

Outbreaks of war must not distract us from our collective priorities Climate action is among the world’s top imperatives. Let's review Bretton Woods governance and ask emerging countries to assume their fair share of responsibilities.

Hardship has driven people to risk illegal immigration It’s often a hazardous journey to a better life in another country, but migration goes on. Swelling global numbers in recent times can be traced to K-shaped economic recoveries from the covid pandemic.

Sports medals won by rural athletes show India’s potential demographic dividend The success of these athletes is a testament to the possibility of similar achievements in other areas, including economic sectors

Capital allocation that reaches deserving MSMEs will result in inclusive growth Capital without context could inflate a bubble while credit for worthy MSMEs is what we must aim for. The government, financial sector, various industry associations and sector-specific bodies must work together.

A cost-benefit analysis can help us make New Year's resolutions that’ll be kept It is advisable to break goals into doable chunks and estimate marginal differences. The opportunity cost of a resolution is also important to work out.