Vikram S Mehta is Chairman and Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress.
October 03, 2016 00:30 IST
Slump in oil prices could be temporary or more long-lasting. Policymakers must plan for all scenarios.
Mon, Oct 03, 2016September 05, 2016 00:00 IST
An energy source that is cheap and relatively clean has not found its place due to political shortsightedness and pricing issues
Mon, Sep 05, 2016August 01, 2016 00:10 IST
Political compulsions ensured that the process was done slowly, steadily and stealthily
Mon, Aug 01, 2016July 04, 2016 01:55 IST
Brexit could not have come at a worse time. The world is a risky place, and many problems can only be addressed through global institutions and international cooperation.
Mon, Jul 04, 2016June 06, 2016 00:11 IST
The caveats are many. But there are compelling reasons to believe that the economy will slowly but surely pick up momentum
Mon, Jun 06, 2016May 02, 2016 00:21 IST
The presentation concludes with a vision statement that the “way forward” will be linked to the attainment of “sustainable development goals”.
Mon, May 02, 2016April 06, 2016 00:50 IST
New hydrocarbon policy is an improvement. But government must address ‘softer’ operating issues.
Wed, Apr 06, 2016March 07, 2016 00:01 IST
The petroleum industry is in poor shape. Budget 2016 fails to lay out a clear roadmap
Mon, Mar 07, 2016February 02, 2016 00:02 IST
The global economy is in trouble but India is attracting positive comment. Finance minister must make the most of the moment
Tue, Feb 02, 2016January 04, 2016 00:40 IST
It will diminish in significance in a reconfigured energy system
Mon, Jan 04, 2016December 07, 2015 00:00 IST
Climate summit underlines that progress will depend on innovation and global partnership
Mon, Dec 07, 2015November 03, 2015 00:05 IST
Is India liberal, tolerant and democratic? Or is it conservative, atavistic and authoritarian? Investors want to know
Tue, Nov 03, 2015October 05, 2015 00:00 IST
The needle of change must be shifted more sharply, democracy is not an acceptable cover for non-performance
Mon, Oct 05, 2015September 07, 2015 00:00 IST
A few things the Indian government could do while oil prices are falling.
Mon, Sep 07, 2015August 04, 2015 00:35 IST
India Inc can no longer limit its CSR involvement to the new Companies Act. It has to forge partnerships with the beneficiary community.
Tue, Aug 04, 2015July 07, 2015 00:00 IST
‘Lalitgate’ is an act of monumental political indiscretion. But it is also the case that lines between responsible investigation and vigilantism have blurred
Tue, Jul 07, 2015June 01, 2015 00:00 IST
Because we can no longer afford the option of developing first and cleaning up later.
Mon, Jun 01, 2015May 04, 2015 00:05 IST
Government has done well on energy policy so far. But it needs to provide clarity on the New Exploration Licensing Policy.
Mon, May 04, 2015April 06, 2015 00:12 IST
Government would do well to identify and take the small steps to change.
Mon, Apr 06, 2015March 02, 2015 00:00 IST
Finance minister’s focus on growth and equity is incomplete. He should have acknowledged the trade-off between the need for energy and the imperative of environmental protection.
Mon, Mar 02, 2015February 02, 2015 02:38 IST
Finance minister must put in place policies that encourage the adoption of clean energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels
Mon, Feb 02, 2015January 05, 2015 00:00 IST
Why Opec is allowing oil prices to fall
Mon, Jan 05, 2015December 01, 2014 00:05 IST
Government needs to establish it as lack of progress on modernisation of governance will make it difficult to deliver on the promise of ‘achhe din’.
Mon, Dec 01, 2014November 03, 2014 00:26 IST
If and when oil prices rise, the government will intervene. What should the nature of the intervention be?
Mon, Nov 03, 2014October 06, 2014 00:48 IST
Unlike so many past communiques, the India-US vision document is granular in content and far-reaching in aspiration.
Mon, Oct 06, 2014