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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows good intentions in Budget 2021, but stops short of loosening the purse strings because of resource crunch. Read more »
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Amid and overall economic downturn, here are the sectors that need special attention of finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while preparing Budget 2021. Read more »
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Improved ease of doing business ranking will help attract FDI, but the government should be beware of isolated incidents that tarnish India’s image. Read more »
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The importance of ease of doing business rankings has grown over the years as these have become key indicators for companies looking to invest. Read more »
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The government should stimulate investment flow all along the value chain, triggering higher productivity, efficiency and security. Read more »
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The retail industry is undergoing a transition because of technological and policy changes as well as the entry of players like Reliance, Amazon, and Walmart. Read more »
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Along with legal provisions to protect privacy, the government must introduce data protection in school syllabus to make internet secure for future generations. Read more »
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The New Education Policy identifies lesser emphasis on research, and lack of research funding as the major problems faced by the higher education system. Read more »
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Investment in R&D, facilitating policy atmosphere, skill development, and supporting marketing mechanisms can foster growth in the capital goods sector. Read more »
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India must review the Make in India policy to bring down trade deficit with China and other countries in Asia pacific. Read more »