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On 15 th July, 2026, the Union Cabinet and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, approved several major initiatives to strengthen manufacturing,...
Questions of citizenship by birth are addressed differently across constitutional democracies, reflecting each country’s constitutional framework, legislative choices, and historical experience. In the United States,...
This edition of States in Motion highlights major developments across states and Union Territories, including Arunachal Pradesh’s deregulation framework, Delhi’s Electric Vehicle Policy and Fire Services Master Plan,...
This fortnightly brief tracks the key policy decisions taken by the Central Government and what they add up to. We begin with the Government’s enhanced commitment to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund...
Every week, courts across India shape the legal contours of governance, elections, public administration, civil liberties, and constitutional interpretation. While many of these developments are reported individually,...
On 1 st July, 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, approved major infrastructure initiatives aimed at strengthening road connectivity, eliminating...
Welcome to this edition of India Judiciary Watch , a concise review of the key legal and judicial developments that shaped the week. Between 15 and 20 June 2026, courts across the country engaged with a diverse range of...
Welcome to the latest edition of India Governance Watch , our fortnightly review of major policy, economic, and strategic developments at the national level. This issue covers the entry into force of the India–Oman...
Welcome to the latest edition of States in Motion , our fortnightly snapshot of key policy and governance developments across India’s states and Union Territories. This issue covers reforms spanning industrial...
Executive Summary - The Ordinance eliminates interest and capital gains taxes on Government Securities (G-Secs) for foreign institutional investors. This measure is enacted in response to recent capital outflows from...
On 10 th June 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, passed a resolution marking the day as a historic milestone in India’s democratic journey and applauded the Prime Minister for...
This edition of Indian Judiciary Watch brings together the most significant legal developments and judicial pronouncements delivered between 1st and 7th June 2026. Beyond the immediate legal questions before the courts,...
The Macro Story India entered FY2026-27 with growth momentum on a firm footing. Economic activity remained broad-based across manufacturing, services, exports and government revenues, while inflation stayed within...
Executive Summary: Jharkhand’s 2026–27 Budget, presented under the “Abua Dishom” framework, proposes a total expenditure of ₹ 1.58 lakh crore. The state projects GSDP growth of 9.84%, rising to ₹ 6.24 lakh crore in...
Key Takeaways: The Uniform Civil Code, Assam Bill, 2026 creates a religion-neutral framework for family law, making Assam the first North-Eastern and fourth Indian State to enact a UCC. The Bill makes registration of...
The narrative is compelling. Tamil Nadu’s investment narrative is built on headline MoUs and global summit announcements. Tamil Nadu, we are told, is India’s most investor-friendly state. So why, year after year, does...
Welcome to the latest edition of India Governance Watch , where we track significant policy decisions, regulatory changes, and governance reforms undertaken by the Union Government. This edition examines the amendment...
Welcome to the latest edition of States in Motion , where we track key policy, governance, and economic developments shaping India’s states. This edition covers a diverse set of reforms and investments, including...
On 3 rd June, 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, approved several major initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure, improving regional connectivity, ensuring economic...
The week of 25–30 May 2026 witnessed significant judicial developments across the Supreme Court and various High Courts on matters relating to electoral processes, examination reforms, environmental governance, criminal...
On 27 th May, 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, approved the integration and continuation of key Public Distribution System (PDS) schemes under the...
Executive Summary Odisha’s 2026–27 Budget combines fiscal consolidation with targeted developmental and capital expansion, aligned with the vision of transforming the state into a $ 500 billion economy by 2036. The...
Executive Summary Karnataka’s 2026–27 Budget combines continued expansion of flagship welfare schemes such as Gruhalakshmi with targeted investments in education, agriculture, and digital governance, reflecting a...
India’s legal and constitutional landscape continues to evolve through a series of consequential judicial interventions touching upon national security, institutional accountability, religious autonomy, environmental...
Executive Summary: India’s agricultural sector is presently exposed to a compound-risk scenario arising from the convergence of an emerging Super El Niño event, tightening global fertilizer markets, and elevated...
Executive Summary On 16 th May 2026, ASML Holding NV partnered with Tata Electronics to strengthen India’s domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, marking a major step in the country’s chip ambitions. Tata...
I. Introduction: The Paradox At The Heart Of The Communist Welfare State Kerala is celebrated as a model state with a 95.3% literacy rate and exceptional social indicators. However, its success relies heavily on...
Welcome to the latest edition of States in Motion , where we track major policy, governance, and economic developments across India’s states! This fortnight, we examine a range of significant initiatives, including...
This fortnightly brief tracks major economic, industrial, and financial policy developments and what they add up to. We begin with the coal gasification push aimed at strengthening energy security and reducing import...
Executive Summary: The Chhattisgarh Budget 2026–27 is centred on infrastructure expansion, welfare support, and economic modernisation, with a strong emphasis on roads, education, agriculture, and technology-led growth....
I. Executive Summary Gujarat’s 2026–27 Budget reflects a stable and investment-driven fiscal approach, combining sustained economic growth with continued emphasis on infrastructure and fiscal prudence. The state...
India’s legal landscape continued to witness significant judicial engagement this week across questions of constitutional governance, electoral processes, institutional accountability, religious freedoms, criminal...
I. Key Highlights On 29 th April 2026, a six-judge majority of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, known as SB8. The SCOTUS held that the map was a racial...
I. Introduction The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (‘Bill’) was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 23 rd March, 2026 by the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. It proposes amendments to two central...
State Governments are increasingly focusing on governance simplification, infrastructure-led growth, and institutional restructuring to improve service delivery, attract investment, and reduce administrative friction....
This edition of India Governance Watch tracks how recent decisions by the Central Government are shaping the broader economic and regulatory landscape. The focus is not just on announcements, but on the institutional...
State-level governance in India is entering a more execution-driven phase. The focus is shifting away from broad policy expansion toward legal rationalisation, regulatory clarity, and systems that can be implemented at...
The past week has seen a wide spectrum of judicial activity across the Supreme Court of India and multiple High Courts, reflecting the judiciary’s continued engagement with questions of electoral process integrity,...
I. Executive Summary West Bengal’s 2026–27 Interim Budget outlines several welfare expansions, including enhanced cash transfers and honorarium hikes. These announcements come amidst the state’s expanding welfare...
I. Key Takeaways : The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, aims to improve Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living by replacing criminal penalties for minor offences with proportionate civil mechanisms...
I. Key Highlights of The Proceedings: The proceedings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha commenced at 11:00 AM . In the Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla Ji (Speaker, Lok Sabha; BJP, Kota, Rajasthan) commenced the Question Hour....
This edition of India Judiciary Watch presents a structured overview of key legal developments and judicial pronouncements delivered by the Supreme Court and various High Courts during the week of 16th to 21st March...
I. Key Highlights of The Proceedings: The proceedings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha commenced at 11:00 AM . In the Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla Ji (Speaker, Lok Sabha; BJP, Kota, Rajasthan) commenced the proceedings of...
I. Key Highlights of The Proceedings: The proceedings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha commenced at 11:00 AM . In the Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla Ji (Speaker, Lok Sabha; BJP, Kota, Rajasthan) commenced the Question Hour....
This fortnightly brief tracks the decisions by the Central Government and what they add up to. We begin with amendments to the Foreign Direct Investment policy for investments originating from land bordering countries,...
Parliament convened on 25 March 2026 with proceedings in both Houses reflecting a mix of legislative action, fiscal decision-making and sectoral discussions. In the Lok Sabha, the focus remained on the passage of the...
Executive Summary : Kerala’s 2026–27 Budget outlines several initiatives, including free higher education, Rare Earth Corridor, and infrastructure expansion. These announcements come alongside a constrained fiscal...
Parliament convened on 24 March 2026 with proceedings in both Houses reflecting a combination of legislative action and discussions shaped by evolving global developments. The Prime Minister’s address in the Rajya Sabha...
State governments across India are transitioning from broad-based welfare towards structural, data-driven interventions. This fortnight’s roundup examines Bihar’s pedagogical triage, Andhra Pradesh’s demographic gamble,...
Parliament convened on 23 March 2026 , marking Shaheed Diwas , with proceedings in both Houses reflecting a combination of policy discussions, legislative business and strategic briefings. In the Lok Sabha, the Prime...
I. Key Highlights of The Proceedings: The proceedings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha commenced at 11:00 AM . In the Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla Ji (Speaker, Lok Sabha; BJP, Kota, Rajasthan) presided over the proceedings...
I. Key Highlights Of The Proceedings: The proceedings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha commenced at 11:00 AM . In the Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla Ji (Speaker, Lok Sabha; BJP, Kota, Rajasthan) presided over the House and...
I. Key Highlights Of The Proceedings: The proceedings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha commenced at 11:00 AM . In the Lok Sabha, during the question hour, Shri Manoj Kumar (INC, Sasaram, Bihar) raised concern regarding...
Parliament convened on 13 March 2026 with proceedings in both Houses reflecting a mix of legislative action and policy debate. In the Lok Sabha, the day began with disruptions during Question Hour as opposition members...
Parliament convened on 12 March 2026 with discussions in both Houses focusing on fiscal policy, energy security and rural development programmes. In the Lok Sabha, the Speaker addressed the House at the conclusion of...
Welcome to the latest edition of India Judiciary Watch! Between 2–7 March 2026, courts across India delivered a series of significant decisions and directions touching on insolvency law, consumer remedies, data...
Parliament convened on 11 March 2026 with proceedings in both Houses reflecting a mix of policy discussions and political debate. In the Lok Sabha, Question Hour focused on issues relating to India’s artificial...
On 10 th March 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, approved several major policy and infrastructure decisions spanning water supply, railways, highways , and aviation infrastructure...
Parliament convened on 10 March 2026 with proceedings in both Houses reflecting a mix of legislative debate, policy discussion and parliamentary oversight. In the Lok Sabha, Question Hour focused on agricultural policy,...
This fortnight, state Governments moved beyond administrative digitisation toward algorithmic and circular governance . From the shift toward predictive public-order management using deep-learning to secure digital...
This fortnightly brief tracks the decisions by the Central Government and what they add up to. We begin with the launch of National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0, aimed at recycling capital from operational public assets,...
The Parliament convened on 9 March 2026 for the second phase of the Budget Session 2026. Discussions in both Houses reflected the external strategic challenges, particularly the evolving situation in West Asia with...
The Indian economy sits at a delicate juncture where it needs to attract investment while keeping domestic stability intact. The recent move of increasing Securities Transaction Tax (STT) seems to strike at heart of...
This fortnightly brief tracks the decisions by the Central Government and what they add up to. We start with the Sixteenth Finance Commission’s devolution formula, before turning to the interim India–US trade framework...
Welcome to the latest edition of Judgement Junction! Over the past week, Indian courts have delivered a dense set of rulings and interim orders touching several politically and institutionally sensitive areas ranging...
Between 16th February and 21st February 2026, the Supreme Court of India and several High Courts delivered a series of important rulings and observations touching on constitutional questions, electoral administration,...
The Supreme Court is grappling with a growing backlog of constitutional cases , a concern openly acknowledged by Chief Justice Surya Kant . In response, the Court has taken a significant step toward addressing judicial...
Welcome to the latest edition of States In Motion ! . This edition tracks policy, regulatory and administrative decisions issued by State Governments between 1–15 February 2026, covering reforms, sectoral policies and...
Welcome to the latest edition of India Judiciary Watch! Between 9 and 14 February 2026, the Supreme Court and various High Courts across India delivered a cluster of orders, interim directions, and final judgements on...
Welcome to the latest edition of India Judiciary Watch! This week’s edition of India Judiciary Watch surveys a dense docket of Supreme Court and High Court activity between 02 and 07 February 2026, spanning electoral...
This edition of States in Motion documents policy, reform, and investment decisions undertaken by Indian States and Union Territories between 16 January and 31 January 2026 . Over this fortnight, state governments...
Welcome to the latest edition of India Governance Watch: Viksit Bharat’s Policy And Administrative Developments (16–31 January 2026) ! The latest edition captures a fortnight of steady, reform‑oriented governance , with...
Welcome to the latest edition of ‘ India Judiciary Watch’ . In this edition of India Judiciary Watch, we track a week in which the courts engaged directly with questions at the heart of electoral integrity, social...
Welcome to the latest edition of India Judiciary Watch! Between 19 and 24 January 2026, the Supreme Court, multiple High Courts, and statutory tribunals dealt with a high volume of matters spanning environmental...
Welcome to the latest edition of India Judiciary Watch! Over 12–17 January 2026, courts across India dealt with disputes that cut across electoral integrity, Centre–state friction in criminal investigations, social...
From January 5 to 10, 2026, courts across India addressed stray animal management, water contamination in Indore, impeachment procedures for judges, and multiple bail decisions in high-profile cases Judgement Junction...
Welcome to the latest edition of Judgement Junction ! In the week from 29 December 2025 to 3 January 2026, the Supreme Court and several High Courts delivered decisions that cut across bail jurisprudence, environmental...
Welcome to the latest edition of The India Governance Watch! The second half of December 2025 saw a concentrated set of policy actions spanning financial regulation, trade, infrastructure, and administrative reform....
This edition of States in Motion tracks how Indian states closed 2025 with concrete shifts in law, regulation, and welfare delivery, rather than routine administrative updates. Between 16 and 31 December 2025,...
Welcome to the latest edition of Judgement Junction for the week 22nd December - 27th December, 2025. Notable developments included the Delhi High Court's suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence with...
October 2025 captured an economy firing on multiple cylinders even as some real-time indicators flashed amber. Festive-season consumption and the first full month of GST 2.0 delivered record Diwali trade and auto sales,...
Welcome to the latest edition of India Governance Watch! The first half of December 2025 marks a clear inflection in India’s governance strategy: policy is being engineered around enforceability, fiscal certainty, and...
Welcome to the latest edition of The States in Motion ! Between 1 and 15 December 2025, Indian States undertook a concentrated set of governance interventions. Andhra Pradesh moved to a three-zone economic governance...
Welcome to latest edition of Judegement Junction! The period from 15 to 20 December 2025 saw multiple constitutional courts address issues spanning electoral administration, judicial procedure, regulatory compliance,...
Welcome to the latest edition of India Governance Watch ! This edition presents India’s policy moves from 16–30 November 2025 that spanned economic reforms, infrastructure, human development, security, and rural...
Welcome to the latest edition of States in Motion! States are driving a large share of India’s current policy and economic churn. This edition tracks decisions taken between 16–30 November 2025 that alter incentives,...
Welcome to the latest edition of India Governance Watch , covering key policy and economic developments from November 1 to 15, 2025. This edition highlights significant updates including the revocation of Quality...
From labor law modernization in Haryana to Assam’s pathbreaking move against polygamy and Odisha’s record-breaking maritime investment strategy , the early November fortnight saw Indian states shaping reform with both...
The October 2025 edition of India’s Growth Pulse captures an economy navigating a phase of confident stability amid mixed global currents. September’s data reveal a nuanced balance of robust domestic momentum anchored...
Welcome to the latest edition of “ The India Governance Watch ” This edition provides a comprehensive review of significant policy, economic, and administrative developments from 1st to 31st October 2025. It covers a...
Welcome to the latest edition of States in Motion: What’s Happening in Indian States! The month of October 2025 marked a significant period of policy action and reform across various Indian states and Union Territories....
Welcome to the India’s Central Policy Pulse for August 16th - 31st. This tracker presents a comprehensive overview of key economic and policy decisions undertaken by the Government of India between 16th and 31st August...
Between 1st and 15th August 2025, India undertook a series of transformative economic and policy initiatives designed to sustainedly enhance growth, innovation, and national security. Central to these efforts is a...
In the fortnight from 16th to 31st July 2025, the Indian Central Government unveiled a series of transformative policies and strategic approvals that collectively mark a pivotal advancement in India’s economic and...
Welcome to India’s Policy Pulse , your comprehensive fortnightly tracker delving into the Central Government’s economic and policy decisions during the crucial period spanning July 1st to July 15th, 2025 . This in-depth...
Welcome to a comprehensive review of India’s policy landscape, covering the significant economic and governmental decisions enacted by the Central Government between June 16 and June 30, 2025. This article brings you...
The period from June 1st to June 15th, 2025, witnessed a dynamic surge in policy initiatives and strategic decisions by the Central Government, reflecting a comprehensive approach to national development. These actions...
Introduction - Welcome to the Latest edition of Fortnightly Policy and Economic Tracker. This tracker presents an analytic summary of the major economic and policy decisions enacted by State Governments and Union...
Between 1st August and 15th August 2025, State Governments and Union Territories across India announced a diverse set of policy, economic, and regulatory measures. This period reflects the continued effort by states to...
Welcome to this edition of the Fortnightly Policy and Economic Updates, your comprehensive window into the critical policy shifts and economic decisions made by India’s state governments and Union Territories during the...
Between June 30 and July 15, 2025, Indian states advanced a remarkable set of policy and economic initiatives, signalling an intensification of local leadership in shaping the country’s development narrative. This...
Welcome to our latest edition of “Fortnight Policy and Economic Updates,” where we delve into the significant governmental decisions and policy announcements across various Indian states and Union Territories from June...
Welcome to the latest edition of India’s Growth Pulse: September 2025. This monthly tracker offers a detailed and comprehensive view of the country’s economic progress, highlighting key macroeconomic trends, sectoral...
Welcome to The India Economic Compass , your essential monthly guide to India’s dynamic economic and sectoral landscape. At NFPRC, we are dedicated to distilling the most crucial updates into actionable insights,...
In July 2025, India’s economy continued its expansion, primarily driven by robust domestic demand and near record-low headline inflation . This occurred despite escalating global trade tensions and increasing...
The June 2025 edition of the Sectoral and Economy Tracker provides a data-driven overview of India’s macroeconomic and sectoral performance. Drawing on updates from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme...