Vikram S Mehta is Chairman and Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress.

January 02, 2017 02:20 IST
Last year raised questions over relevance of liberal democratic processes, called for a review
Mon, Jan 02, 2017
December 05, 2016 02:37 IST
A new department with executive authority will ensure energy sector is reinvigorated
Mon, Dec 05, 2016
November 07, 2016 00:05 IST
World Bank rankings on ease of doing business ignore the complexity of the Indian landscape. An indigenous framework is needed.
Mon, Nov 07, 2016
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, 2016
September 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, 2016
August 01, 2016 00:10 IST
Political compulsions ensured that the process was done slowly, steadily and stealthily
Mon, Aug 01, 2016
July 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, 2016
June 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, 2016
May 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, 2016
April 06, 2016 00:50 IST
New hydrocarbon policy is an improvement. But government must address ‘softer’ operating issues.
Wed, Apr 06, 2016
March 07, 2016 00:01 IST
The petroleum industry is in poor shape. Budget 2016 fails to lay out a clear roadmap
Mon, Mar 07, 2016
February 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, 2016
January 04, 2016 00:40 IST
It will diminish in significance in a reconfigured energy system
Mon, Jan 04, 2016
December 07, 2015 00:00 IST
Climate summit underlines that progress will depend on innovation and global partnership
Mon, Dec 07, 2015
November 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, 2015
October 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, 2015
September 07, 2015 00:00 IST
A few things the Indian government could do while oil prices are falling.
Mon, Sep 07, 2015
August 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, 2015
July 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, 2015
June 01, 2015 00:00 IST
Because we can no longer afford the option of developing first and cleaning up later.
Mon, Jun 01, 2015
May 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, 2015
April 06, 2015 00:12 IST
Government would do well to identify and take the small steps to change.
Mon, Apr 06, 2015
March 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, 2015
February 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, 2015
January 05, 2015 00:00 IST
Why Opec is allowing oil prices to fall
Mon, Jan 05, 2015





