sustainability and climate crisis

Sustainability: Need a blueprint for gauging corporate commitment

There is a need for yardsticks of authenticity while evolving strategies that discern genuine commitment to #sustainability in the corporate world. #climatechange #globalwarming #netzero #esg Read more »
shadow banks boost financial inclusion

Shadow banks key to India’s financial inclusion agenda

Shadow banks and commercial banks work in tandem to offer affordable loans and to reshape India's financial landscape for the underserved majority. #rbi #financialinclusion #banks #nbfcs Read more »
the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

Privacy dilemma: Safeguarding personal data in the digital era

A parliamentary standing committee underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive data protection law to strike a balance between technological advancement and safeguarding citizens' privacy. Read more »
forest bill 2023

Forest Bill 2023: Diluting conservation or promoting development

Parliament has approved the Forest Bill 2023, eliciting both hope for development and deep concerns among environmental activists. #ForestBill2023 Read more »
Ban on rice exports from India

India’s rice exports ban to upset global food security

India's ban on rice exports has set off a wave of uncertainty, with potential repercussions for food security and supply chains, write Pravin Jadhav and Chakradhar Jadhav. #riceexportban #basmatirice #non-basmatirice Read more »
self-employment

The rise of self-employment: A sign of growth or lack of opportunity

Self-employment in India has risen sharply in recent years, driven by factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the nation's push for self-reliance. #employment #business #entrepreneurs Read more »
iNSURANCE LAW

Insurance Law (Amendment) Bill 2023: Industry must wait longer for its game changer

The Insurance Law (Amendment) Bill 2023 promises to introduce pathbreaking reforms and provisions to reshape the insurance industry. #insurance #irdai Read more »
India Sustainability Summit 2023

India’s sustainability quest: From desirable goals to possible ones

Achieving India's sustainability goals will depend on the ability to balance economic growth with environmental imperatives. #climatechange #globalwarming #netzero Read more »
A case for developing international digital standards

International digital standards: The key to a thriving digital economy

The T20 India policy brief presents a compelling case for developing international digital standards to enhance the inclusive growth of the global #digitalservices sector. #wto #g20 #digitalgovernance Read more »
Recovering state finances

State finances on the mend as revenues, capex pick up

The past three years have been tough for state finances, but a smart recovery is on, led by the western and southern states. #statefinances #indianeconomy #gsdp #gst #globalrecession Read more »