Shweta Saini

Shweta Saini

Shweta Saini, an economist, is promoter of Arcus Policy Research Private Limited.

Challenges in Meeting Ethanol Fuel Blending Target by 2025-26

India’s vision of blending 20% ethanol into its fuel mix by 2025–26 hangs in the balance. El Nino’s climate variations have decreased the yield of rice and sugarcane, crops used to make ethanol. In…
▶28-Jan-2024
Shweta Saini, Siraj Hussain, Pulkit Khatri

A Fresh Spike in Farmer Suicides in Punjab

Since 2015, there has been a sharp rise in farmer suicides in Punjab. Farmers in the state borrow large loans at high interest rates; some of which is used for consumption. According to official data…
▶30-Jun-2022
Shweta Saini, Siraj Hussain, Pulkit Khatri