digital public infrastructure, DPI

Futureproofing businesses: A 5-point cybersecurity checklist for MSMEs

Cybersecurity is no longer expensive or intimidating – MSMEs can start with periodical audits to ward off cyberattacks. Read more »
climate change, budget 2023, global warming,

Climate change: World must accept 2060 net zero deadline

Only a strong commitment by world leaders at COP26 summit can achieve meaningful action against climate change. Read more »
climate change and the record-breaking heatwave

India face net-zero pressure at climate change summit

At COP26, India may not commit a net-zero deadline despite pressure to adopt stricter measures to fight climate change. Read more »
world economy faces covid-19 trouble

Universal health insurance a distant dream without healthcare reforms

A strong universal health insurance system is not possible without genuine healthcare reforms. Read more »
Union budget 2022 and global minimum tax

Masala bonds can be a game-changer for the rupee

As masala bond allows borrowers to raise funds abroad without currency risk, it will have a positive impact on the rupee, interest rates, and the economy. Read more »
coal, carbon trading, pollution,

Revisit industrial policy to transform Indian economy

Industrial policy by successive governments managed to alleviate poverty and inequality, but they did not facilitate the structural transformation of the Indian economy. Read more »
climate change and fossil fuel industry

Global fossil fuel production to rise despite assurances by governments

The governments will raise oil and gas output in the next 20 years, while effecting a small decrease in coal output, says the UNEP 2021 Production Gap Report on fossil fuels. Read more »
cryptocurrency bill in indian parliament

Cryptocurrency rush: Bitcoin rally forcing the sceptics to rethink

As the world sat and debated about cryptocurrency in the last few years, this asset class has gained a lot of attention and value. Read more »
ESG reporting is being embraced by corporates worldwide.

ESG is transforming businesses — slowly but surely

ESG reminds that environmental stewardship, social responsibility and purposeful governance are now the remit of the entire human race. Read more »
School education in india

Financial literacy: Leveraging technology for a brighter future

Start-ups like Ayucoin can complement state-run programmes and bring technology into play for achieving 100% financial literacy among children. Read more »