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 »
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 »
PLI,

PLI scheme could trigger boom in India’s chemicals, petrochemicals industry

India plans to extend the PLI scheme to the chemicals and petrochemicals industry, catalysing growth, bolstering exports, and positioning the country as a global player. #industry #PLI Read more »
GST on online gaming

Online gaming: The GST Council move may play spoilsport

India's online gaming industry finds itself in the crosshairs after the #GSTCouncil's decision to impose the highest #GSTslab. #onlinegaming #onlinegambling Read more »
RICE, ethanol

Govt raises rice supply for ethanol production amid protests by states

The Union government seeks to step up ethanol production from rice, braving the opposition from states seeking the resumption of rice sales to them. #ethanol #rice #FCI Read more »
electric vehicles

BluSmart’s affordable electric car set to shake up EV market

Ride-sharing company BluSmart Mobility is set to make waves in the electric vehicle market with a competitively priced electric car that may disrupt the market dominated by Tata Motors. #IndiaSustainabilitySummit #EVs Read more »
massive NPA write offs

NPA write offs will hurt economy, RBI needs to be transparent

Banks have written off Rs 2.09 lakh crore in bad loans in 2022-23; bankers say NPA write offs, compromise settlements no solution. #NPA #badloans #RBI #banking Read more »
agriculture sector productivity

Project Saagu Baagu: Telangana’s agritech revolution

India's agriculture sector is gearing up for a transformation, and Project Saagu Baagu is leading the way. Read more »
AI mission

Artificial intelligence: TRAI urges collaborative efforts for responsible regulation

Telecom regulator TRAI recommends the formation of a statutory authority, and calls for international collaboration to ensure responsible use of artificial intelligence. #AI #artificialintelligence #TRAI Read more »