UNDP human development report

UNDP human development report lauds India’s successes, flags inequalities

The UNDP human development report urges India to address inequalities through strategies such as focusing on poverty-stricken states, empowering marginalised communities, and installing social safety nets. Read more »
Bihar caste survey report

Bihar caste survey report highlights deep-rooted poverty

The recent Bihar caste survey report shows that it will take sincere efforts from both state and central governments to eradicate multidimensional poverty from the state. #Bihar #poverty #caste Read more »
free food grains scheme

Extension of free food grains scheme reflects challenges

India's free food grains scheme is important for supporting the extremely poor, but need to focus more on nutritional value of free rations. #PMGKAY Read more »
NFT regulation in India

NFT regulation needs to balance innovation, protection

Indian must address the need for NFT regulation and issue clear guidelines and standards for disclosure, dispute resolution, and consumer protection. Read more »
Direct listing of Indian firms

Explained: Direct listing of Indian firms on foreign stock exchanges

The government’s move to allow direct listing of Indian firms on foreign stock exchanges will open up new avenues for raising capital. #indiancompanies #stockexchange #stockmarket Read more »
Income inequality

Income tax data reveal soaring income inequality

Progressive taxation may be the answer to the alarming trend of rising income inequality in India. #society #incomeinequality #poverty #tax Read more »
US, world trade organisation, WTO, digital trade, US economy

US volte-face signals new era in digital trade regulation

The strategic retreat on digital trade proposals by the US may trigger a re-evaluation of global e-commerce policies and practices. #digitaltrade #US #WTO #ecommerce Read more »
online gaming regulation in india

Online gaming industry seeks inspiration from global practices

In a quest for clarity and growth, India's online gaming industry wants the government to introduce global best practices in its regulatory regime. #onlinegaming #gamingregulation #gst Read more »
welfare schemes vs freebies

Govts must balance spending on welfare schemes, freebies with fiscal prudence

Balancing the demand for welfare schemes and freebies with the need for prudent fiscal management calls for a recalibration of resources and priorities by political parties, write Abhishek Seth and Swayamshree Barik. Read more »
cartels, leniency plus

Cartels to face heat from Leniency Plus rules

In its battle against cartels, India unveils a formidable weapon: the Leniency Plus regime that incentivises cooperation for a fairer market. #cartels #leniencyplus #business #antitrustlaws #cci Read more »