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Editorials · 02 July 2026 · Indian Economy

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02 July 2026

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A new identity for Hyderabad

The article highlights the emergence of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as a new identity for Hyderabad, transforming its economy and job market. It discusses Hyderabad's success in attracting over 355 GCCs, attributing it to a strong tech ecosystem, talent pipeline, robust infrastructure, conducive policies, and competitive real estate. The article also touches upon the political claims regarding the foundation of this growth, the competition from other Indian cities, the overall growth potential of GCCs in India, their distinction from traditional back offices, and the impact of AI on their operations and hiring strategies. GCCs are seen as crucial for job generation, local economic growth, and digital transformation, with the Indian government projecting significant future growth for the sector.

Indian Economy

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The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability

The article advocates for India to build its coal chemistry capability to enhance energy security and reduce dependence on imported resources like LPG. It highlights India's success in managing crude supply disruptions through refinery flexibility, a result of indigenous R&D and technical discipline. The core argument is to apply similar discipline to coal chemistry, specifically through coal gasification to produce Dimethyl ether (DME), a clean-burning substitute for LPG. DME can be blended with LPG, potentially displacing significant imports and saving foreign exchange. The article mentions a Union Cabinet-approved scheme of ₹37,500 crore to promote surface coal and lignite gasification, targeting 100 million tonnes annually by 2030, and emphasizes the role of institutions like CSIR's National Chemical Laboratory and the Centre for High Technology in developing and scaling indigenous technologies.

Indian Economy Science & Technology

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A unified policy architecture for India’s energy future

The article discusses India's significant progress in energy transformation and outlines the need for a unified national energy framework to achieve energy self-reliance by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070. Based on a policy brief by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), the proposed framework is built on four pillars: adequacy, access, affordability, and appropriate sustainability. It advocates for an integrated approach to planning and governance, leveraging diverse energy resources, technologies, and institutions, including renewable energy, circular economy practices, and carbon capture technologies, to create a resilient and sustainable energy system.

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