Smart Cities Mission

Smart Cities Mission: Ambitious goals, delays and challenges

The Smart Cities Mission must address the gap between technological glitz and the needs of the marginalised. #SmartCitiesMission #governance #urbanplanning Read more »
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill passed in Parliament

Explained: The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024 prioritises financial penalties over jail time, incentivising cleaner industries. Read more »
WTO

WTO showdown looms as India digs heels on non-trade agenda

India to oppose discussions on environment, gender, and MSMEs at the upcoming WTO ministerial in Abu Dhabi. #WTO #trade Read more »
natural gas, LNG

India bets big on natural gas, eyes 15% share in energy mix

India steps on the pedal with a $67 billion investment in natural gas sector, looking to double its reliance on the cleaner burning fuel. #sustainability #fossilfuels #naturalgas #Modi Read more »
RBI, monetary policy committee meeting

RBI poised to hold rates despite easing inflation, fiscal prudence

As the RBI performs a delicate economic balancing act, expect a cautious monetary policy stance despite positive growth indicators. #RBI #economy #MPC Read more »
IT industry

RBI ban on Paytm Payments Bank rocks fintech sector ahead of crucial IPOs

Regulatory action on Paytm Payments Bank exposes systemic issues in the fintech sector, prompting calls for stricter norms and stable framework. #Paytm #Fintech Read more »
PLI scheme

PLI Scheme: Rs 41,000 crore unutilised funds raise questions about effectiveness

Despite ambitious goals, the PLI scheme faces tepid response from companies in some sectors, leading to unspent funds and calls for adjustments. #PLIscheme Read more »
innovation fund, R&D

Rs 1 trillion innovation fund can unlock India’s investment lag

The Budget allocation of Rs 1 trillion innovation fund can bridge the gap between R&D leaders as India is struggling with low spending and a weak patents regime. #R&D #innovation #Budget Read more »
Budget 2025 presentation

Budget 2025 focuses on core groups, seeks sustainable growth

Despite election year compulsions, Budget 2025 throws up no surprise, prioritises long-term stability. Read more »
India's space sector

India’s space sector: Chandrayaan-3 fuels startup investment boom

Following Chandrayaan-3's historic moon landing, India's space sector startups have witnessed a significant surge in investments, signalling a new era of growth and innovation in the sector. #spacesector #startups #Chandrayaan Read more »