Unincorporated enterprises in India

Unincorporated enterprises sector bleeds businesses, jobs

India’s unincorporated enterprises present a dismal picture with nearly 1.8 million businesses and 5.4 million jobs lost between 2015 and 2023. Read more »
PLI scheme in India

Can PLI scheme take flight across sectors?

The PLI scheme has boosted electronics manufacturing, but needs a more nuanced approach to unlock its full potential. Read more »
5G spectrum auction

Muted 5G spectrum auction raises concerns over rollout

5G spectrum auction: India needs at least three strong players in the telecom sector otherwise the country will not be able to achieve its ambitious target of Digital India. #5G #telecom #Jio Read more »
water crisis, National

Drought and debt: Water crisis threatens India’s economic growth

India faces a looming water crisis that could cripple its economic development and trigger social unrest. #watershortage #water #Climatechange Read more »
overseas funds, FDI inflows

FDI slump: Should India reboot its investment strategy?

The FDI slump is part of a broader global trend, but India needs innovative strategies to attract more foreign investment. #FDI #policy Read more »
PMGkAY, wheat price

Wheat price: India juggles stock limits, import duties to check inflation

While record sales from government reserves kept inflation under check, a recent spurt in wheat prices exposes the chinks this strategy. #wheat #inflation Read more »
Remittance, UPI, LCR, digital payments

Remittance revolution: UPI, CBDCs can bring down transfer costs

UPI's efficiency and CBDCs' potential for bypassing intermediaries offer India a powerful one-two punch to slash remittance fees. #UPI #transfer Read more »
MSMEs funding

MSME funding: Govt may set up specialised bank to bridge gap

Industry experts suggest conversion of SIDBI, a refinancing institution, into a full-fledged bank to address the MSME funding gap. #MSME #funding Read more »
infrastructure investments in India

Infrastructure investment: Need to mitigate risks for private sector

Despite successful examples like Delhi Airport, recent project failures and regulatory uncertainty discourage infrastructure investments. Read more »
CSR funding

Govt plans income tax revamp to offer relief for middle class

Facing sluggish economic activity, the government is considering changes to the income tax regime to ease tax burden on the middle class and incentivise spending. #incometax #ITreturns #Budget2024 Read more »