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

February 06,2017 00:00:10 AM
India hasn’t yet joined the global move towards clean energy. But for how long can it hold out?
Mon, Feb 06, 2017
January 02,2017 02:20:11 AM
Last year raised questions over relevance of liberal democratic processes, called for a review
Mon, Jan 02, 2017
December 05,2016 02:37:56 AM
A new department with executive authority will ensure energy sector is reinvigorated
Mon, Dec 05, 2016
November 07,2016 00:05:41 AM
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 00:30:43 AM
Slump in oil prices could be temporary or more long-lasting. Policymakers must plan for all scenarios.
Mon, Oct 03, 2016
September 05,2016 00:00:47 AM
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 00:10:38 AM
Political compulsions ensured that the process was done slowly, steadily and stealthily
Mon, Aug 01, 2016
July 04,2016 01:55:16 AM
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 00:11:08 AM
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 00:21:24 AM
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 00:50:46 AM
New hydrocarbon policy is an improvement. But government must address ‘softer’ operating issues.
Wed, Apr 06, 2016
March 07,2016 00:01:44 AM
The petroleum industry is in poor shape. Budget 2016 fails to lay out a clear roadmap
Mon, Mar 07, 2016
February 02,2016 00:02:58 AM
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 00:40:46 AM
It will diminish in significance in a reconfigured energy system
Mon, Jan 04, 2016
December 07,2015 00:00:46 AM
Climate summit underlines that progress will depend on innovation and global partnership
Mon, Dec 07, 2015
November 03,2015 00:05:23 AM
Is India liberal, tolerant and democratic? Or is it conservative, atavistic and authoritarian? Investors want to know
Tue, Nov 03, 2015
October 05,2015 00:00:22 AM
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 00:00:50 AM
A few things the Indian government could do while oil prices are falling.
Mon, Sep 07, 2015
August 04,2015 00:35:02 AM
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 00:00:00 AM
‘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 00:00:55 AM
Because we can no longer afford the option of developing first and cleaning up later.
Mon, Jun 01, 2015
May 04,2015 00:05:31 AM
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 00:12:41 AM
Government would do well to identify and take the small steps to change.
Mon, Apr 06, 2015
March 02,2015 00:00:12 AM
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 02:38:58 AM
Finance minister must put in place policies that encourage the adoption of clean energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels
Mon, Feb 02, 2015





