mineral mining

Will direct licensing unlock India’s mineral wealth?

The new scheme seeks to revitalise the mining sector by granting direct licences for major minerals. #mining #minerals #policy Read more »
state-led growth

Modi 3.0: Welfare measures in focus after election setback

The Narendra Modi government's upcoming budget is expected to prioritise public welfare initiatives,and reflect long-term economic policies. #policy #Modi3.0 #economy #economicreforms Read more »
Unincorporated enterprises in India

Unincorporated enterprises sector bleeds businesses, jobs

India’s unincorporated enterprises present a dismal picture with nearly 1.8 million businesses and 5.4 million jobs lost between 2015 and 2023. Read more »
PLI scheme in India

Can PLI scheme take flight across sectors?

The PLI scheme has boosted electronics manufacturing, but needs a more nuanced approach to unlock its full potential. Read more »
5G spectrum auction

Muted 5G spectrum auction raises concerns over rollout

5G spectrum auction: India needs at least three strong players in the telecom sector otherwise the country will not be able to achieve its ambitious target of Digital India. #5G #telecom #Jio Read more »
water crisis, National

Drought and debt: Water crisis threatens India’s economic growth

India faces a looming water crisis that could cripple its economic development and trigger social unrest. #watershortage #water #Climatechange Read more »
overseas funds, FDI inflows

FDI slump: Should India reboot its investment strategy?

The FDI slump is part of a broader global trend, but India needs innovative strategies to attract more foreign investment. #FDI #policy Read more »
PMGkAY, wheat price

Wheat price: India juggles stock limits, import duties to check inflation

While record sales from government reserves kept inflation under check, a recent spurt in wheat prices exposes the chinks this strategy. #wheat #inflation Read more »
MSMEs funding

MSME funding: Govt may set up specialised bank to bridge gap

Industry experts suggest conversion of SIDBI, a refinancing institution, into a full-fledged bank to address the MSME funding gap. #MSME #funding Read more »
CSR funding

Govt plans income tax revamp to offer relief for middle class

Facing sluggish economic activity, the government is considering changes to the income tax regime to ease tax burden on the middle class and incentivise spending. #incometax #ITreturns #Budget2024 Read more »