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This report examines why arbitration in India has not delivered on its promise of being faster, cheaper, and more trusted than litigation—despite three decades of reform. Based on interviews with judges, arbitrators, counsel, public sector undertakings, and industry, as well as a targeted review of recent court and arbitration practice, it identifies the systemic incentives […]

The efficiency of the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERC)s, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) influence investability and growth of the electricity sector. For example, it costs regulated entities time and resources to petition the relevant ERC for decisions and potentially, to challenge decisions taken by the ERC […]

Participants explored how the sheer volume and complexity of regulatory instruments make large-scale research and analysis challenging, a problem for which LLMs can be transformative. The interactive course was foregrounded in legal and economic approaches and exemplified the use of LLMs through our analysis of the regulatory orders of SEBI and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions.

TrustBridge is excited to join the AI Knowledge Consortium, a dynamic coalition of 16 research-driven organizations and think tanks focused on advancing AI governance in India. This collective aims to elevate AI policymaking through collaborative research and inclusive dialogues. TrustBridge is eager to contribute to shaping a future where AI is governed responsibly, ethically, and […]

TrustBridge will offer a three-week online course on “Using LLMs for Regulatory Analysis” from May 20 to June 6, 2025 on OpenTakshashila. Apply here.

TrustBridge will offer a workshop titled “Introduction to, and Overview of, Regulatory Governance in India” on 25 – 26 April 2025 at the Pune Public Policy Festival. If you would like to attend, you can register here.

TrustBridge will host a talk by Dr. Phillip Krause on 7 February 2025 from 4 – 5.30 p.m. at our offices in New Delhi. Abstract: What distinguishes finance ministries from one another? This is not a trivial question for governments amidst increasing demands for finance ministries to become involved in a wide range of urgent […]

Are you passionate about driving positive change in India’s business landscape? TrustBridge is seeking Research Fellows to join our team and contribute to groundbreaking work in Financial Markets, Energy Transition, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. As a Research Fellow, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape evidence-based policies, analyze critical legal frameworks, and directly impact India’s […]

TrustBridge will host a talk by Prof. Bryan Caplan: “Build, Baby, Build” on 27 September 2024, from 4 – 5.30 p.m. at our office in the VHAI building, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi.  Abstract: Housing regulation has pushed the price of housing in the United States to roughly double its cost of production.  The effect in many […]

TrustBridge Rule of Law Foundation and XKDR Forum run a monthly seminar series on contracts and contract performance. This seminar series builds knowledge and community on the subject of the design and functioning of contracts, both private and public. The third seminar in this series is being held on 22nd March, 2024 in the XKDR […]

XKDR Forum and TrustBridge Rule of Law Foundation are jointly hosting an upcoming conference on Electricity Reforms in the Economic Strategy of Tamil Nadu on 29 February 2024. The culmination of public finance constraints, ineffective regulation, and subsidised power pricing have created several roadblocks for reforms in the power sector. This conference hosts a discussion […]

TrustBridge Rule of Law Foundation and XKDR Forum run a monthly seminar series on contracts and contract performance. This seminar series builds knowledge and community on the subject of the design and functioning of contracts, both private and public. The second seminar in this series is being held on 30th January, 2024 in the XKDR […]

In this Conference, we will discuss the challenges faced by the industry in the renewable energy sector, and the linkages between the fiscal situation in the states and its impact on renewables investment and economic development.

TrustBridge Rule of Law Foundation and XKDR Forum propose to organise a monthly seminar series on contracts and contract performance.

This event is jointly organised by XKDR Forum and TrustBridge. It aims to facilitate discussions to promote energy transition in the state of Tamil Nadu.

TrustBridge is hosting a discussion on regulatory capacity and performance in the power sector on 14 September 4-6PM IST at our office in the VHAI building, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi.

The workshop on Firms and Markets brings together academia,businesses and practitioners to hear and discuss ideas on issues related to regulation of financial markets, and governance in private capital.