mining industry

Mining output should be left to demand-supply dynamics

The government should take a relook at the stringent mining output norms set to ensure adequate supply during the pandemic crisis. Read more »
Palm oil prices soar after Indonesian ban

Palm oil prices soar after Indonesian ban, hasten India’s self-sufficiency push

The soaring palm oil prices have hit India hard as it meets 80% of its refined oil needs and 70% crude oil demand through imports from Indonesia. Read more »
insurance, IRDAI, industry facing tech disruption

Regulatory practices in insurance industry must evolve with technology

The future of insurance industry is not in just selling policies, but in offering comprehensive solutions to consumers. Read more »
Liberalised remittance scheme

Home-grown ONDC looks to break Amazon-Flipkart duopoly in e-commerce

By August, the ONDC e-commerce platform will bring on board 10 million merchants and 30 million sellers in 100 cities. Read more »
EASE OF DOING BUSINESS, EODB

Govt launches ZED certification scheme 2.0 for MSMEs

ZED certification scheme looks to help MSMEs reduce wastage, increase productivity, improve environmental consciousness, and expand markets. Read more »
New credit card guidelines from RBI

RBI issues stringent credit card guidelines to protect customers

RBI’s fresh credit card guidelines for issuers contain several provisions that protect and empower cardholders. Read more »
coal imports to surge to meet power demand

Coal imports may surge in 2022-23 after a year of slump

Power minister has asked the states to step up coal imports as a supply shortage threatens to disrupt power output in the coming months. Read more »
Hydrogen fuel cell cars

Hydrogen fuel cell cars make small gains amid EV surge

Hydrogen fuel cell cars have failed to notch up impressive sales figures because of the high price tag and the absence of refuelling infrastructure. Read more »
cheap green hydrogen technology

Green hydrogen: Prices to fall as cheap electrolysers set to hit market

Energy analysts tip green hydrogen to be the cheapest source of energy by 2030 as cheap electrolyser technologies are set to flood the market. Read more »
budget 2022 pharmaceuticals industry

Budget 2022 may encourage innovation in healthcare

Budget 2022 may contain a number of steps to encourage research and innovation in life sciences and healthcare. Read more »