Reports, briefs and perspectives.
Articles by Munish C. Jauhari on transport, regulation, procurement, governance and regional development, and the types of research brief we prepare for clients.
Articles by Munish C. Jauhari
India's regulatory reset: what has changed for businesses in the past year
New labour codes, data protection rules and the second Jan Vishwas law have changed how companies must comply. The direction is towards trust and simpler rules, but the transition demands attention.
Read · 3 min →Uttar Pradesh's Startup Policy 2026: what founders and investors should note
UP's new startup policy adds a ₹1,000 crore fund of funds, larger grants and extra support for women-led and regional startups. For a state of its size, the real test is reach beyond Lucknow and Noida.
Read · 3 min →The North-East's moment: turning record investment into lasting growth
Central spending on the North-East has never been higher. The region now needs projects that last, private investment that stays, and governance that keeps pace.
Read · 3 min →NGOs under closer scrutiny: what the 2026 FCRA changes mean for the sector
New rules for foreign-funded NGOs took effect in June 2026, and a wider amendment bill is before a parliamentary committee. Whatever one's view of the changes, compliance is now a core skill for every organisation that receives foreign funds.
Read · 3 min →GeM at ₹18 lakh crore: how online procurement is changing government tenders
The Government e-Marketplace has become the main route for public buying in India. For small businesses it has opened doors; for buyers it has added transparency. The next challenge is quality.
Read · 3 min →When cars talk to each other: India's plan for vehicle-to-vehicle communication
A draft rule from August 2026 would make vehicle-to-vehicle communication standard on new vehicles from October 2028. It could prevent many crashes, if manufacturers, regulators and road agencies get the details right.
Read · 3 min →India's new CCTV rules: what buyers and installers need to know
Since April 2026, internet-connected CCTV cameras must meet security requirements and be certified before they can be sold or installed. The change affects every company, building and public body that buys surveillance equipment.
Read · 3 min →Intelligent transport on India's highways: from cameras to command centres
The plan to bring advanced traffic management to more than 52,000 km of highways is the biggest road-safety technology programme India has attempted. Here is what it involves, and what will decide whether it works.
Read · 3 min →Eight types of brief
Market Assessment
Size, growth, competitors and buyers for a product or service in a chosen state or sector.
Request a sample brief → BRIEF // 02Approvals & Regulatory Map
Every permission a project needs, the authority responsible, typical timelines and common causes of delay.
Request a sample brief → BRIEF // 03State Investment Comparison
Land, incentives, approvals, power, labour and logistics compared across shortlisted states.
Request a sample brief → BRIEF // 04Policy Impact Note
What a new policy, scheme, budget announcement or trade agreement means for your business.
Request a sample brief → BRIEF // 05Government Opportunity Scan
Upcoming schemes, tenders and programmes in your sector where you can take part.
Request a sample brief → BRIEF // 06Sector Outlook
Maritime and ports, intelligent transport and mobility, trade, or fisheries and allied sectors.
Request a sample brief → BRIEF // 07Project & Partner Due Diligence
Background, track record and risks of a public-sector project, counterparty or partner.
Request a sample brief → BRIEF // 08CSR & NGO Landscape
Credible implementing partners and programme options for a company's CSR budget.
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