Inflect
Inflect is a policy and regulatory intelligence firm that helps governments and institutions make more informed decisions, and ensure those decisions deliver.
We work at the intersection of governance, regulation, and markets, bringing execution clarity into policy and regulatory systems. By diagnosing how institutions actually function on the ground, we design solutions that are credible, scalable, and built for real-world conditions.
InSights
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Floods and Droughts: Is Climate Change a Gendered Issue?
Aaina Saini Climate policy in India has focused primarily on agricultural productivity, household consumption, and infrastructure resilience, but the gendered labour market effects of climate variability remain understudied. This article… Read more ⇢
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The Women’s Reservation Bill: Promise, Politics, and the Long Wait for Parity
In April 2026, Indian parliament found itself embroiled in a furore over women’s political representation. The government introduced three interconnected bills: the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, the Delimitation Bill, and… Read more ⇢
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What the DPDP Act Means for Citizens- Your Digital Rights Explained
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, creates new rights for every citizen over their personal data. Whether those rights translate into genuine protection depends on three things: enforcement capacity, regulatory… Read more ⇢
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Closing the Loop: Turning India’s Technology Ecosystem into Strategic Capacity
Technology Is Reshaping National Security The sources of military advantage are shifting. Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, satellite communications, advanced semiconductors, and cyber infrastructure, technologies that now shape how states prepare… Read more ⇢
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The Pakistan Analysis: An Audit of India’s Foreign Policy Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 2014–2026
Founder of Inflect and LSE-trained political economist, Malvika advises governments, industry, and institutions at the intersection of policy, power, and economic reform. This is Part I of a series auditing… Read more ⇢
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The Myth of Algorithmic Neutrality: How Platform Algorithms Systematically Exclude Women from India’s Gig Economy
The gig economy in India is frequently framed as a great equaliser. With its low barriers to entry and the promise of being your own boss, it has become the… Read more ⇢
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The Asset Register in India: An Accounting Blind Spot
Radha Malani and Sneha Thomas The Government of India must maintain and publish the Assets Register to supplement Finance Accounts and promote fiscal transparency as mandated by the Fiscal Responsibility… Read more ⇢
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From Response to Risk: Rethinking Disaster Management in India
India’s disaster management framework has shifted from a relief-centric approach to one that formally recognises disaster risk reduction (DRR). However, this transition remains uneven in practice. While policies emphasise preparedness… Read more ⇢
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Why Anaemia Persists in India Despite Decades of Programmes
Anaemia in India continues to persist despite more than five decades of targeted public health interventions. Its persistence reflects not a lack of effort, but structural weaknesses in programme design,… Read more ⇢
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Higher Education at a Crossroads: Bridging the Gap Between Degrees and Jobs
India’s higher education system has expanded rapidly, yet labour market outcomes reveal a widening gap between degrees and employability. As automation and digitalisation reshape workforce demand, the challenge is no… Read more ⇢
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