recession

Slow GDP Q2 growth no big concern amid global recession fears

Slow GDP Q2 growth: Robust GST collections have added another dimension to the debate on the health of the Indian economy. Goods and Services Tax mop-up in November rose 11% year-on-year to... Read more »
The rupee free fall

Digital Rupee explained: Retail CBDC offers savings for RBI, anonymity for customers

Digital rupee: The e-rupee or the retail central bank digital currency backed by RBI is expected to be lapped up by the private sector, non-financial consumers and businesses. Read more »
mobile phone manufacturing success

Make in India: PLI scheme boosts mobile phone exports

Make in India: India's mobile manufacturing industry is a success story; the country needs more reforms to increase value addition and become a global production hub. Read more »
demographic dividend through quality education

NSO data: Unemployment rate falls, but, women participation still lags behind

While the employment numbers are encouraging, the participation of women in the workforce remains dismal when compared to their male counterparts. Read more »
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Green hydrogen: Uncertainties mar efforts to ramp up capacity

As development the green hydrogen industry is facing several uncertainties, the governments need to set up regulatory bodies and help develop clean fuel markets. Read more »
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Old pension scheme promises hit PFRDA hurdle

More state governments set to join the chorus for bringing back the old pension scheme, even at the cost of financial ruin. Read more »
IMF external sector report

India-Australia FTA will boost trade in services, minerals

The India-Australia FTA will lead to the Asian partner’s entry into RCEP, the mega Asia Pacific trade bloc with 14 members. Read more »
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Vikram S success marks private sector success in space industry

Vikram S launch highlights the close collaboration between ISRO and private players in India’s space industry. Read more »
global warming and climate change

What is the loss and damage fund? Why is it key to war on climate change

A debate over the contributors and beneficiaries of the proposed loss and damage fund could derail its formation despite support at UN climate change summit. Read more »
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10 years of POCSO Act: Has India failed to protect its children

More POCSO courts need to be set up, and the appointment of trained special public prosecutors for child abuse cases must be speeded up. Read more »