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Targeted incentives can boost manufacturing sector, revive MSMEs

Improved ease of doing business ranking will help attract FDI, but the government should be beware of isolated incidents that tarnish India’s image. Read more »
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Stakeholder Capitalism: A code for future-proofing governance

Board members must strive for high ESG scores, high quality enterprise risk and opportunity management, and exponential growth. Read more »
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Atmanirbhar Bharat: Some practical steps to boost manufacturing in MSME sector

To become a manufacturing hub, India must create clusters that manufacture specialised goods and become a part of the global supply chain. Read more »
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Atmanirbhar Bharat a non-starter without an MSME surge

While the government paints a rosy picture of the expected outcomes, there are several hurdles in the road ahead for the MSME sector reforms. Read more »
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Mutual funds investment a great option in days of Covid-19 pandemic

In the days of coronavirus-triggered economic crisis, investment through SIPs will balance investments and benefit from rupee-cost averaging. Read more »
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e-pharmacies: Need to remove policy vacuum

e-pharmacies give consumers access to quality drugs while offering marketplace sellers additional reach and streams of revenue. Read more »
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India’s retail sector: Overcoming policy and structural challenges

The retail industry is undergoing a transition because of technological and policy changes as well as the entry of players like Reliance, Amazon, and Walmart. Read more »
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India’s mobile manufacturing sector charts a success story

There is an urgent need to reduce the dependence of the mobile manufacturing sector on foreign parts and technology to help it grow further. Read more »
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NBFCs need a lender of last resort; SIDBI and NABARD can do the job

NBFC offer loans to MSMEs and individuals for 24-48 months. They need funds for a similar period in order to maintain a healthy asset-liability match. Read more »
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GST Council meeting: A case for the abolition of the coal cess

The impact of the GST compensation cess on coal is not confined to the metal and energy sectors. Its ripple effect is felt on many other industries. Read more »