RE Matters | August 2022

Here is our monthly newsletter on Renewables, RE Matters, from the Centre for Financial Accountability. An extension of CFA’s work to understand and critically analyse the global energy transition from coal to renewables and...

Read more September 8, 2022 at 1:05 pm CFA

Will the corporates sink our banks? A credible study warns of overleveraging | THE MONEY TRAIL

Take loans as much as you want and expand your empire' – this seems to be the new corporate mantra. A study by CreditSights, affiliated with the credit rating agency Fitch warns about over...

Read more September 6, 2022 at 1:45 pm CFA

National Conference on Infrastructure Sector in India- Session Plan

National Conference on Infrastructure Sector in India “Relooking at National Flagship Infrastructure Programs” Dates – 29, 30th August 2022 Venue – Conference Room No. 2, Main Building, India International Centre, New Delhi Session Plan...

Read more August 28, 2022 at 4:35 pm CFA

मुफ्त की रेवड़ियों से किसको है डर | हमारा पैसा हमारा हिसाब

प्रधानमंत्री से लेकर सुप्रीम कोर्ट तक मुफ्त सुविधाओं के खिलाफ आम सहमति बनती दिख रही है। गरीबों के लिए मुफ्त या सब्सिडी वाला अनाज, बिजली या स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं अचानक सभी वित्तीय चिंताओं का मूल...

Read more August 27, 2022 at 11:44 am CFA

The Story of India’s Plastics – Part 2

In Part 2 of this series, we dive into the industry landscape, trends in our consumption, and some unanswered questions about India’s plastics.

Read more August 26, 2022 at 3:05 pm CFA

Why does the Centre dislike freebies and the States love them? What is the real story? THE MONEY TRAIL

From the Prime Minister to the Supreme Court, there seems to be consensus against freebies. Free or subsidised food grains, electricity or health care for the poor has suddenly become the root cause of...

Read more August 25, 2022 at 9:35 am CFA

Vimalbhai: A man who lived what he preached

In the passing away of Vimalbhai on August 15, CFA lost a friend, comrade and fellow traveller. A tireless campaigner, poet, artist, a go-to-person for every protest in Delhi for people’s movements across the...

Read more August 24, 2022 at 11:20 am CFA

The Story of India’s Plastics – Part 1

India has a fascinating history with plastics that has led to a thriving plastics industry and a complex environmental issue. In Part 1 of this new series, we explore what exactly plastics are and...

Read more August 22, 2022 at 12:22 pm CFA

How is Plastic Made?

Ever wondered how plastics are created from crude oil and other raw materials? Check out this 1-minute video to find out!

Read more August 22, 2022 at 12:09 pm CFA

Announcing Smitu Kothari Fellows – 2022 (Three Month Fellowship)

Centre for Financial Accountability (CFA) is happy to announce recipients of the 5th Smitu Kothari Fellowship for young writers.

Read more August 16, 2022 at 6:33 pm CFA

भुखमरी की चपेट में दुनिया | हमारा पैसा हमारा हिसाब

पूरी दुनिया खाद्य संकट से जूझ रही है। अगले साल खाद्य उत्पादन में और भी कमी आने की आशंका है। यानि की खाद्य सामग्रियों की कीमतें बढ़ जाएंगी। मुक्त व्यापार पर आधारित अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संधियों...

Read more August 10, 2022 at 11:17 am CFA

RE Matters | July 2022

𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑠 & 𝑉𝑖𝑒𝑤𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑅𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 Here is our monthly newsletter on Renewables, RE Matters, from the Centre for Financial Accountability. An extension of CFA’s work to understand and critically analyse the global energy...

The world is struck by a perfect storm | Hunger grips the world

Pandemic, climate change and now war! The world is struck by a perfect storm, and hunger is spiralling. While the crisis dates back to the international treaties which opened the national borders for free...

Read more August 4, 2022 at 10:24 am CFA

Concept Note

Energy Finance Conference 2019 August 16-17, 2019 IGCS Hall, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai Concept Note As an emerging force in the global energy economy, it becomes imperative for a country like India...

GST बनाम गब्बर सिंह टैक्स | हमारा पैसा हमारा हिसाब

जीएसटी की शुरुआत टैक्स प्रणाली को सरल बनाने और डबल टैक्स से बचने के लिए की गयी थी। लेकिन अब हर रोजमर्रा की जिंदगी में इस्तेमाल होने वाली चीज पर टैक्स देना पड़ रहा...