India e-commerce policy

e-commerce policy must focus on investment, infrastructure

The government should stimulate investment flow all along the value chain, triggering higher productivity, efficiency and security. Read more »
India retail policy

India’s retail sector: Overcoming policy and structural challenges

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 »
cybersecurity tips for MSMEs

Drawing a line: Protection of personal data in a digitised world

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 »
Online entrepreneurship education

Industry-university partnership key to innovation, growth

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 »
income inequality and labour share

Creating a world class capital goods industry in India

Investment in R&D, facilitating policy atmosphere, skill development, and supporting marketing mechanisms can foster growth in the capital goods sector. Read more »
bangladesh economy

How can India correct trade imbalance with China

India must review the Make in India policy to bring down trade deficit with China and other countries in Asia pacific. Read more »
India needs robust electric vehicles charging infrastructure

Electric cars: India on Mission Catch-up against odds

NITI Aayog has declared in 2019 that only electric vehicles will be sold in the country after 2030. Read more »
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Venture capital sources dry up for Indian start-ups

Indian venture capital firms shy away from offering finance to budding start-ups, while the new restrictions may keep Chinese VCFs away. Read more »
climate-induced migration in india

Some straightforward solutions to post-Covid migrant crisis

While the absence of workers has put a question mark on the reopening of the economy, it has also exposed the vulnerability of unorganised labour. Read more »
Chinese economy faces hurdles

FDI from China: India must balance strategic and economic interests

India cannot ignore its strategic interests while dealing with China, but it should not block FDI in non-strategic sectors. Read more »