Vishal Gupta
Vishal Gupta is the Editorial Director of The VIA, where he leads coverage on climate, sustainability and global policy. He contributes to global conversations with analytics, insights, and informed opinions that make complex issues accessible to policymakers, business leaders, and wider audiences. He has worked closely with international organizations as a communication advisor and serves on the boards of several startups.
environment
Nepal’s Flood is a Warning for India Too!
The devastating floods in Nepal are not only a humanitarian tragedy for a neighbouring country. They are also a reminder to India that disasters...
policy
Mineral Tax Row: Federalism Cannot be the Price of Policy Uniformity
India’s mining sector needs investment, predictability and a stable tax regime. But those goals should not come at the cost of weakening the financial...
renewable energy
India’s Renewable Push Needs a Reset From Capacity to Reliable Power
India’s renewable energy story has so far been told largely in gigawatts. How much solar was auctioned, how much wind was added, how quickly...
environment
Sugar Shock is Not an Ethanol Verdict, But India Needs a Smarter Food-Fuel Balance
Sugar has suddenly become another pressure point in the household budget. Retail prices rose from ₹48.18 a kg on July 20 to ₹55.70 on...
Energy
UK Energy Bills to Rise as West Asia War Pushes up Gas Prices
British households are set to face another increase in energy costs as the ongoing conflict in West Asia continues to disrupt global gas supplies...
August Energy, Energeia Join Hands with $100 Million Plan to Scale Energy Efficiency in India
August Energy and Energeia have partnered on a $100 million plan to accelerate energy efficiency across India, targeting businesses and industries that consume large...
oil & gas
Trump Tightens Iran Squeeze, Hurting China and India in the Process
The Trump administration is intensifying its economic pressure on Iran, but the consequences are reaching far beyond Tehran. Washington’s latest sanctions campaign, aimed at...
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