DRI at 68: Reinventing for new economic challenges.

• The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) celebrated its 68th founding day, marking decades of protecting India's economic frontiers against smuggling and commercial fraud.
• Despite its success in detecting various illicit activities, the DRI faces new challenges from globalization, sophisticated smuggling, and trade-based money laundering, including cryptocurrency.
• The article suggests the DRI must reinvent itself by updating its charter to include financial aspects of customs offenses, over-valuation, data analytics, and risk management.
• It emphasizes the importance of brief training programs for new officers to instill professionalism, integrity, and the organization's ethos.

Why It Matters: DRI must adapt its strategies to combat evolving economic crimes and uphold public trust.