ONDC, ecommerce

ONDC can be a game-changer for India’s small businesses

ONDC platform can revolutionise India's e-commerce sector by increasing digital consumption five-fold to $340 billion by 2030. #Indianecommerce #ONDC #India Read more »
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 »
Fed rate hikes end

Fed hikes benchmark rate by 25 bps, signals end to aggressive tightening

The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously decided to raise the federal funds rate to 5-5.25%, a level unseen since the global financial crisis. 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 »
CBAM blow to steel exports to EU

CBAM can hurt India’s steel, aluminium exports to EU

The CBAM could translate into a 20-35% tax on select Indian exports of steel and aluminium from 2026, says report. Read more »
water bodies census

Water bodies census reveal rural-urban disparities

India's first water bodies census highlights the importance of preserving India's 2.4 million ponds, tanks, lakes, and reservoirs. #Water #climatechange #watercensus #earth #India 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 »