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The Competition Commission of India vs. Big Tech

Investigations into Anti-Competitive Practices and the Implications for a Digital India Daniel Flynn & Gargee Basu Overview Technology policy and regulation in India have been rapidly evolving in recent years as policymakers and corporate leaders grapple with complex issues on everything from social media to data protection to cryptocurrency. As more and more people build […]

Here’s why it’s important that India starts caring about data

Imagine you’ve to head out to an important appointment and you need to reach on time. You check Google Maps and it gives you an estimate of a hour to where you want to reach. Knowing that you estimated an hour and a half, the ride isn’t one riddled with anxiety. This is perhaps one […]

Shifting the battle to central India: Analyzing the NYAY scheme

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The Dental Commission Bill, 2023

Analysis of The National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 BACKGROUND The National Dental Commission Bill of 2023 aims to update the Dentists Act of 1948, taking into account the advancements made in dental education since that time. The aim of the new legislation is to improve and revitalise the field of dentistry by repealing the Dentists […]

The Mediation Bill, 2021

Analysis of The Mediation Bill, 2021 Background Mediation is a process whereby a third party facilitates the settlement of a dispute between two parties or groups and helps them come to an agreement. With reforms in the judicial system of India, mediation has come to play an active role in addressing the long delays in […]

The Drugs, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics Bill, 2023

Background Note on The Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill 2023 BACKGROUND India’s pharmaceutical industry, valued at $41 billion, stands as one of the largest in the world. Over the years, it has played a crucial role in offering cost-effective alternatives to Western products, particularly benefiting impoverished and developing countries.[1] The recent deaths of at […]

Need for a Global Consortium on Just Transitions

Sandeep Pai is a Director for Research and Strategy at Swaniti Global. Send your comments to sandeep.p@swaniti.org To keep global warming well below 2°C the world needs to decrease the production and use of coal rapidly. The technical barrier to moving to renewables has never been so small because of the falling costs of wind […]

Analysis of The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023

Analysis of The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 To provide reservation to women in Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and Legislative Assembly of NCT Delhi Background Even after 76 years of independence and equal political rights to all, India continues to witness a paltry representation of women in both the Parliament and […]

Just Transition Planning for Fossil Fuel-Dependent Regions: A Framework for Economic Diversification

Executive Summary – Deeksha Pande, Sandeep Pai, and Rishi Kishore The planet has already warmed by over 1o C over pre-industrial levels and is causing severe weather events around the world. In 2022, there were at least 10 climate-related extreme weather events – from flooding and drought in China to Hurricane Ian in the United […]

Planning for Net Zero: Business Diversification Strategies for Fossil Fuel Companies

Executive Summary – Riddhi Kankaria and Sandeep Pai Nearly 1,000 companies including major fossil fuel producers around the world have pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Achieving these targets would require companies to diversify their businesses rapidly. Historically, many companies have diversified by venturing into related sectors or expanding into completely new sectors. In […]