India
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Score Analysis
Analysis of India's policy signalling profile
India's Social Policy Signalling Index score stands at 44, positioning it at rank #57 globally, indicating moderate intensity in Western-style progressive policy signalling. This score is slightly higher than the composite dimension average, influenced by recent legislative and regulatory activism, which scores the highest among the dimensions at 51.68. This suggests some ongoing efforts in policy areas that align with Western progressive frameworks, despite India's mixed approach to social policy. While the dimension scores reflect moderate engagement across various sectors, the overall score is modestly elevated by legislative activity, which indicates a nuanced landscape where certain policies are actively pursued.
In examining the dimension scores, the Speech & Expression Climate and Protest & Activism Salience are notably the highest, suggesting a moderate level of public discourse and activism around social issues. The Institutional DEI Policy Intensity, Education & Curriculum Signalling, Media & Platform Moderation, and Corporate/Investor Signalling all hover around similar scores, indicating a consistent yet moderate engagement in these areas. The balanced scores across these dimensions reflect India's varied approach to implementing policies that partially resonate with Western progressive standards, showcasing an environment where select progressive policies are present but not extensively enforced or pervasive.
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Recent Events
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Trump says he will make a call to end hostilities as Thailand and Cambodia ‘at it again’
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