rural economy

From urea glut to cash in hand: Can fertiliser subsidy go direct?

Fertiliser subsidy burden eases due to global prices, but concerns about farmer burden and organic shift remain. #fertiliser #subsidy #fertilisersubsidy Read more »
ageing, silver economy

Ageing spurs ‘silver economy’ boom; China, India lead the charge

As nations grey, smart devices and VR join meal delivery and nursing homes in catering to an elderly market. China is reorienting to make way for silver economy. #silvereconomy #ageing #China Read more »
IT industry

Single SRO or many? India’s fintech sector gears up for self-regulation

RBI proposes framework for SROs to empower fintechs while mitigating risks and safeguarding consumers. #fintech #regulation Read more »
US Congress

Explained: How US Congress averted another federal government shutdown

A sigh of relief as US Congress pulls back from the brink, but can they sidestep US federal government shutdown in the long run? Read more »
24x7 electricity

India eyes 24×7 electricity, but rural reality, fuel choices cast shadows

India’s 24x7 electricity goal needs to address affordability, infrastructure, and the coal vs. green dilemma. #energysecurity #electricityforall Read more »
mobile phone manufacturing

Make in India: Mobile phone manufacturing industry muscles up, eyes global leadership

India's mobile phone manufacturing sector is now exporting innovation, with ambitious plans to challenge China and reshape the global tech landscape. #mobile #exports #MakeinIndia #PLIscheme Read more »
cryptocurrency regulation, Bitcoin

Bitcoin ETFs shake up Wall Street, raising volatility and hope

#Bitcoin ETFs open the door for wider investment, but environmental impact and security vulnerabilities remain unanswered. #cryptocurrencies #crypto #cbdc #digitalrupee Read more »
India-US trade

India-US trade talks dig deep on agriculture, IT, and energy

From mango woes to laptop limits, India-US trade talks unpack a basket of trade issues, seeking common ground to boost their $70 billion economic engagement. #India-US #bilateraltrade #economy Read more »
rooftop solar

India’s rooftop solar revolution: Illuminating a sustainable future

Rooftop solar panels bloom across India, transforming homes into clean energy hubs and paving the way for a sustainable future. #sustainability #solar #greenenergy Read more »
skill gap, e-shram

Can e-Shram portal data bridge India’s skill gap?

With a database of millions of skilled and semi-skilled workers, e-Shram portal holds the key to bridging the skill gap, but concerns linger over data sharing and worker benefits. #skillgap #eshram Read more »