Smart Cities Mission

India’s public debt: A strategic approach for fiscal prudence

India's public debt has surged to new heights, prompting a debate on fiscal sustainability and the need for debt reduction. #governmentdebt #fiscaldeficit #gdpgrowth Read more »
rupee

What do soaring GST collections in 2023 say about the economy

The festive season triggered a revenue bonanza with GST collections in 2023 October soaring to Rs 1.72 lakh crore, but one needs to take the numbers with a pinch of salt. #GSTcollection... Read more »
agriculture sector productivity

Agriculture sector: Cooperative farming can script success

With the world's largest #cropland and a young #workforce, India can revolutionise its #agriculture sector by taking cues from China's #farming success, writes Dr Aruna Sharma. #agricultureproductivity #farmincome #farmerprotest Read more »
India-UK FTA

India-UK FTA: Potential gains, challenges in post-Brexit world

India-UK FTA will need both sides to make strategic choices to unlock the full potential of the pact, especially in labour-intensive sectors. #wto #ilo #g20 #freetradepact Read more »
IT sector, jobs, incubators, Indian IT industry

Brewing trouble: IT sector slams the brakes on hiring amid economic uncertainties

Amid a perfect storm of economic woes, Indian IT sector navigates a treacherous path, leaving job seekers in the lurch. #IT #technology #jobs #employment Read more »
5G, state of indian economy

5G rollout can unleash Indian economy’s growth potential

The rollout of 5G technology has helped Indian economy weather global headwinds, heralding a new era of growth, says RBI's State of the Economy report. #economy #inflation #RBI #gdpgrowth #interestrates Read more »
Israel-Palestine conflict

Israel-Palestine conflict: India needs to prepare for the fallout

The escalating Israel-Palestine conflict can have major repercussions for India's economy and businesses. #Israel #war #Palestine #Indiaeconomy Read more »
India-UK FTA

India-UK FTA: Weighing trade gains against non-trade barriers

India must carefully assess and address non-trade obligations under the India-UK FTA to ensure that the final agreement aligns with its economic and strategic interests. #fta #wto #eu #indiauk #tariffs Read more »
global bond market entry

Bond market integration a game-changer for India’s financial sector

India's inclusion in GBI-EM Global index is a watershed moment that will propel the country’s bond market onto the global stage, write Dr Ram Singh and Dhriti Mukherjee Pipil. #rbi #g-secs #bondmarketindex... Read more »
IMF outlook for Indian economy

Indian economy to remain a bright spot amid global downturn

Robust domestic #consumption, #governmentspending, and rising #exports set to drive significant economic growth in Indian economy in 2023 and 2024, says #IMF's #WorldEconomicOutlook 2023. Read more »