The Court has held that Para 20 of the DPCO 2013 does not envisage a deprivation of the right to increase the MRP of a drug annually in case of an incidence... Read more »
Analysts had earlier speculated that the government wasn't likely to take the political risk of stopping the free rations in view of the upcoming assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh where... Read more »
The pharmaceutical industry seems incapable of self-regulation and ethical leadership, given its terrible reputation and failure to abide by the pharma code. Read more »
Global lobbies are at work to make UPI a platform comparable to their paid networks -- RBI must resist the temptation to charge a fee. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 efforts to scale up investment in nurturing human capital and capabilities are far from satisfactory. Read more »
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 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 »