interest rate hikes, inflation

Interest rates: RBI should go easy on monetary tightening

RBI need not worry about the interest rate differential as the real policy rate in India is around (-)1.50% while that in the US is (-)5.3%. Read more »
Indian NBFCs

NPAs: Delays, haircuts will lead to tight lending norms

As resolutions under IBC 2016 and the SARFAESI Act 2002 involve major haircuts, banks and the RBI may look at tighter NPA guidelines. Read more »
Durga Puja artisans

Invisible workers: Durga Puja artisans face socio-economic deprivation

UNESCO tag reconfirms the rich cultural heritage of the festival, but Durga Puja artisans who create the grand spectacle face dismal economic, employment conditions. Read more »
India's dismal human development levels

Dismal state of human development: India must learn from the pandemic lessons

India’s efforts to scale up investment in nurturing human capital and capabilities are far from satisfactory. Read more »
global economy facing recession

Weak rupee leaves few policy options for RBI

The weak rupee will fuel inflation and hurt India’s GDP growth and trade balance. Read more »
renewable energy, solar energy,

Solar energy: Powering India’s global economic ambitions

Solar energy is more suited for India than wind and other forms of clean energy as most parts of the country receive 4-7 kWh per sq m energy per day. Read more »
UPI

Global payments system: Can India present UPI as alternative to SWIFT

UPI vs SWIFT: India has an onerous task at hand as it looks to push the homegrown UPI as an alternative to SWIFT, dominated by western countries. Read more »
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Accounting and auditing: AI triggers once-in-a-century transition

The emerging accounting and auditing ecosystem powered by blockchains will deliver safe data as well as trustworthy analysis and insights. Read more »
climate change, clean energy technology transfer from the US

Climate technology: US will seek revamp of India’s IP regime

India’s ambitious mitigation plan will require climate technology transfer from the US which is a leader in both investment and innovation. Read more »
October 2023 global trade report by WTO

National logistics policy will boost Indian economy, exports

The announcement of the national logistics policy is a timely step, but it needs to be accompanied by efforts to improve the country’s rail, air, road and water transport networks. Read more »