ONDC, ecommerce

Make in India: PLI scheme can lift electronics manufacturing industry

The government must look to emulate PLI scheme’s success in smartphone manufacturing to electronics industry. Read more »
World economy,

Ghosts of the past continue to haunt world economy

The Global Trends and Prospects report by UNCTAD says the travails of the world economy will linger as the world reels under a financial turbulence. #worldeconomy #recession Read more »
global economy facing recession

Global crisis may slow down turbocharged Indian economy

The optimism around the Indian economy is despite the fact that it recorded a slow growth rate of 4.4% in the third quarter of 2022-23. #indianeconomy Read more »
Climate change, sea level rise

Developed countries face climate change heat, sea level rises thrice faster in US

Adaptation and mitigation measures to address rising sea levels and other manifestations of climate change require significant resources and political will. #climate change #environment #sealevel Read more »
CRUDE OIL, OPEC+

Crude oil: OPEC+ move may push world to the brink

The future of crude oil prices is dependent on the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine war -- an early end to the crisis may lead to the softening of prices. #crude #OPEC+ #oilprices... Read more »
Growing income inequality in India

School breakfast scheme: Tamil Nadu model must be replicated across India

The school breakfast scheme, along with the mid-day meal scheme, would help address the issue of malnutrition among children and promote their overall health. Read more »
green hydrogen

Green hydrogen: Hurdles to India’s quest to become a global leader

India’s green hydrogen initiative must ensure that a few financially endowed groups do not throttle competition from smaller players. Read more »
insolvency and bankruptcy, IBC

India must promote foreign investment in legal services

Foreign investment in legal services will help India create effective legal advisory services and dispute resolution mechanisms, essential for ease of doing business. Read more »
Repo rate

RBI does not rule out future repo rate hikes

RBI has taken a pause after a series of repo rate hikes amounting to 250 basis points, in view of the uncertainties facing the global economy. Read more »
drug and pharma industry, e-pharmacies

Regulation of e-pharmacies: India can draw from global best practices

An outright ban on e-pharmacies goes against the government’s intent to create a digital infrastructure as a driver of India’s long-term growth. #industry #ecommerce Read more »