Without a comprehensive Socio Economic and Caste Census, affirmative action is just shots in the dark. Read more »
The telecom reforms do precious little to shrug off the image of India as a rent-seeking state. Read more »
There is a need for a regulator in the healthcare sector to stop private hospitals from profiteering at the cost of health insurance firms and hapless patients. Read more »
The govt must offer 100% guarantee for MSME loans – it will ensure more jobs, higher GST collection, and fast revival of economic growth. Read more »
PE/VC investments are drifting away from the ‘in favor’ platform and technology-enabled businesses to new and upcoming sectors. Read more »
Troubled corporates can come out stronger from business restructuring if they handle the tough times with sincerity, tenacity, and commitment. Read more »
Global investors are looking at opportunities for merger and acquisition deals in India like they looked at China a decade or so ago. Read more »
Union and states governments have lined up a slew of measures to tackle the unprecedented crisis for child nutrition and service delivery disruptions caused by Covid-19. Read more »
State governments should distance themselves from alcohol revenues and find other avenues to fund their activities. Read more »
A joint FAO-UNDP-UNEP report urges governments to rethink farm subsidies that are price distorting or harmful to nature and health. Read more »