India-Sweden collaboration

India, Sweden to fund tie-ups in smart grid research

The programme will ensure that the best of Swedish and Indian innovators can forge partnerships and develop solutions, says Klas Molin, Ambassador of Sweden to India. Read more »
Mining in India

Towards an Indian century: Policy imperatives for mining sector

Mining industry’s contribution to the GDP is in the range of 2.2-2.5% and any decision-making paralysis in this sector will have a bearing on a large number of user industries. Read more »
Ongoing coal shortage in India

India to stop thermal coal imports by FY24, says Pralhad Joshi

Government plans to make CIL an integrated energy company by setting up pithead thermal power plants. Read more »
Vodafone Idea is in big trouble

Pound of flesh: Telecom crisis shows India in poor light

As it looks to emerge as a global economic powerhouse, India cannot afford the image of a rent-seeking state. Read more »
Mining policy interview with Aruna Sharma

‘Supreme Court wanted transparent mechanism, it did not suggest mining auctions’

The mining industry is suffering because of the patch work approach and ad hocism in policy making, says Aruna Sharma. Read more »
India's finance ministry to encourage bankers to take bold lending decisions.

Modi govt takes steps to reassure PSU banks to take bold lending decisions

PSU banks have been asked to set up panel of senior officers to oversee the progress of disciplinary and internal vigilance cases to avoid harassment. Read more »
India PSU disinvestment

Modi government clears disinvestment in BHEL, MMTC, NMDC

The divestment proceeds key to the government’s efforts to meet an expected revenue shortfall of Rs 2 lakh crore this fiscal year. Read more »
Foreign tourist in Agra

Foreign tourist arrivals, forex earnings rise

At least 25,51,211 tourists arrived on e-tourist visa during the January-November period. Read more »
India promotes electic vehicles to meet Paris Agreement targets

India clears 2,636 charging stations to push EV sales

The Modi government is promoting the sale of electric vehicles through tax concessions and subsidies to address the issue of worsening air quality. Read more »
FM Nirmala Sithraman meets PSU bank chiefs

Modi govt launches e-auction platform for stressed assets of PSU banks

Gross NPAs of PSU banks declined from Rs 8.96 lakh crore in March 2018 to Rs 7.27 lakh crore in September 2019. Read more »