More than 3.3 billion people live in developing countries that spend more on interest payments than on education or health. Sovereign debt levels of developing economies are a threat to economic stability. At least 50 such countries spend more than 10% of their revenues on debt servicing, which is squeezing their finances and creating risks. In these countries, interest payments also outweigh climate investments, adding further risks to existing vulnerabilities. A UNCTAD report says global public debt hit a record high of $97 trillion in 2023, with developing countries accounting for $29 trillion. Their debt has grown twice as fast as the others’ since 2010. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

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The Chabahar port provides India with stable, quicker access to Central Asia and Europe, making it one of the cornerstones of our economic and political strategies. Its strategic location allows India to bypass Pakistan and monitor China’s activities in the Persian Gulf better too. It also builds on India’s ancient, historic ties with Eurasia. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

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As urbanisation grows and so does the pressure on metros, technology is rapidly becoming the foundation of urban management. The solutions span a range of services, from e-governance to waste management and water management to mobility. Jaya Dhindaw, Executive Program Director, Sustainable Cities, and Director, WRI India, speaks to All Indians Matter.

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Prostate cancer is on the rise in India, posing not just medical but also financial challenges. Low awareness, stigma around the symptoms and the potentially high cost of treatment are serious concerns. If you are over 45 years of age or have a family history of prostate cancer, make sure you consult your doctor and get regular checkups. If caught early, prostate cancer is curable. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

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India’s high net worth individuals are making a beeline for other countries. A better standard of living, lower taxes, ease of doing business, better healthcare and even climate change are some of the reasons they are moving abroad and in many cases even giving up their citizenship. This could have a long-term impact on the Indian economy because these individuals contribute majorly to the GDP, tax revenues and job creation. Their exit means a significant volume wealth leaving the country. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

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Not too long ago, US President Donald Trump warned BRICS countries against replacing the dollar as a reserve currency. He threatened 100% tariffs if they did so. Why is the US dollar the world’s reserve currency? What does it mean for the global economy? And what would happen if it lost that position? Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

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While ‘Hicky’s Bengal Gazette’, launched in 1780, was India’s first printed newspaper, the country has had sophisticated and widespread information and news systems for centuries. The evolution of Indian media, therefore, has its roots farther back in time than most believe. Recently, two journalists launched Reality Scribes, a podcast that tells the story of Indian journalism. All Indians Matter is thrilled to speak to Vasundhara Sirnate and Sumit Chaturvedi. It was a fascinating conversation. Don’t miss it.

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The latest India-Pakistan conflict has cooled but, for a while, many felt that the threat of a full-scale war was real. What would such a war cost? Experts estimate that India would spend Rs 1,460 crore to Rs 5,000 crore a day in a short-term war. If it prolongs, the cost could rise to an eye-watering Rs 1.34 lakh crore per day. The impact would be felt across the world in terms of disruption of trade and energy supply chains, regional instability, stock market falls and a rethinking of investments. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

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It’s not just the massive and fast-growing market that is driving India’s space ambitions. At stake are also political and strategic objectives. Space is now very much part of international relations that encompass military, civilian and commercial needs. So, while the space programme was launched for socioeconomic benefits, there has been a shift in recent times towards other goals. This also presents an opportunity to private players, who now have virtually all of the space economy as their playground. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

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Lithium and rare earths are vital for industries and applications needed to secure our future, from renewable energy systems to EVs and healthcare to modern defence systems. However, India’s dependence on China and its lumbering progress on local extraction and processing are worrying. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

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