FAME II, EVs, India, sustainability, EMPS

EMPS scheme sparks debate on subsidies, sustainability

The EMPS scheme offers subsidies for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, but with lower caps compared with FAME-II. #EMPS #FAME #EVs Read more »
new drug price control order

Drug price control: India seeks to balance affordability and innovation

The quest for a new drug price control order in India ignites a debate – how to prioritise patient affordability while nurturing a thriving pharmaceutical industry. Read more »
EU's model AI Act

The AI Act: EU’s giant leap towards responsible AI governance

The European Union's AI Act seeks to foster responsible use of artificial intelligence while addressing its potential risks. Read more »
Digital Competition Bill, Big Tech

Digital Competition Bill: Big Tech see red over ex-ante regulation

The draft Digital Competition Bill splits Big Tech - Google, Apple, Flipkart, Amazon, and Uber oppose pre-emptive regulation even as Twitter and Paytm extends support. Read more »
cryptocurrency regulation, Bitcoin

Global cryptocurrency boom: India’s regulatory dilemma continues

Investor optimism in cryptocurrency assets is on the rise, with Bitcoin funding rates indicating a strong appetite for investment. #cryptocurrency #regulation #policy #India Read more »
EFTA, bilateral trade,

Trade deal with EFTA signals India’s globalisation push

Landmark trade deal with EFTA opens doors for Swiss chocolates, Indian IT giants, and a potential $1 trillion export target. #bilateral #trade #EFTA #India #economy Read more »
farmer protest in India

Farmer protest: Govt must reimagine agricultural policy

Climate change, economic disparity, and lack of access to technology - farmer protest calls for a multi-pronged solution to the agrarian crisis. Read more »
India-ASEAN FTA

In trade renegotiation with ASEAN, India eyes higher exports, lower deficit

India will seek to revamp its pact with ASEAN during the trade renegotiation, as it looks to bridge the widening trade gap and enhance market access for its exports. #ASEAN Read more »
climate change tipping point

Bengaluru’s water crisis is a stark reminder of a looming global threat

Learning from Bengaluru's water crisis, the governments must deploy innovative solutions and unleash collective action to address the water shortage. Read more »
PSUs, corporate governance

State-owned, poorly governed: PSUs fall short on board composition

A report reveals all non-compliant companies in the BSE 100 for board independence were PSUs, raising concerns about their governance structures. #corporategovernance #PSUs Read more »