sustainability and justice

Financial inclusion: Time to tie up loose ends

India has done well to improve financial inclusion, but 28% of rural households and 80% of MSMEs still lack access to formal finance. Read more »
artificial intelligence, AI, AI regulation

AI regulation needed, but fear of unknown should not block human progress

The calls for AI regulation and concerns about its threat stem from fears about the impact on jobs, data privacy and individual rights. Read more »
FAME, electric vehicles in India

Next round of FAME scheme key to India’s EV ambitions

The FAME scheme offers incentives to buyers of EVs and manufacturers, helping to create jobs and reducing dependence on imports. Read more »
single-use plastics

Single-use plastics ban remains a dream without viable alternatives

People are highly price-conscious and insensitive to environmental cause which prevents use of alternatives to single-use plastics. #Singleuseplastics #climatechange #environment Read more »
climate finance

Climate finance: Need fresh approaches to expand lending capacity

The requirement of climate finance is significantly higher than what the current institutional mechanisms can provide. Read more »
Fintech regulation

Fintech regulation: India seeks to balance innovation with risk management

Fintech regulation in India: After RBI nudge, fintech industry looks to establish self-regulatory organisations to formulate rules and standards. Read more »
MGNREGS, unemployment

MGNREGS demand on decline, time to focus on urban jobs

There is little correlation between MGNREGS and unemployment -- the former is a scheme for unskilled workers, while unemployment affects educated youth. #unemployment #SkillIndia #MGNREGS #economy Read more »
Digital india act

Digital India Act: Govt must earn the trust of stakeholders

MeitY has held a round of consultations with industry stakeholders, policy advocates, and legal experts on the broad contours of the Digital India Act. Read more »
Indian economy

Opportunities and challenges as India becomes the most populous country

The Union and state governments in India need to invest heavily in education and healthcare to enjoy the benefits of demographic dividend. Read more »
global trade

Russia-India FTA can boost time-tested trade ties

By launching the FTA talks, India has chosen to ignore the concerns of the Western countries that have urged India to distance itself from Russia. #Russia #FTA #Indiaeconomy Read more »