Mandatory hallmarking is tough to achieve as many centres suffer from low profitability, poor equipment, slack processes, and use low-quality equipment to cut costs. Read more »
If the proposed amendments to e-commerce rules are implemented, they will overburden the sunrise sector and bring it to its knees. Read more »
Policy makers and the steel industry should focus on effective utilisation of co-products to ease pressure on land, water and environment. Read more »
A boost to MSME sector can come from handholding, advisory services and persistent engagement with fintech partners to provide access to credit and lift quality with clear identification of the manufacturing sectors. Read more »
Earlier this year, MSME minister Nitin Gadkari had flagged the issue of cartelisation, saying producers are jacking up cement and steel prices despite static input costs. Read more »
Indian Railways will use 4G spectrum to implement ATP system to prevent accidents and upgrade its communication network, bringing a paradigm shift in its operations. Read more »
Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package provides some basic benefits to informal workforce, but offers no solution for reducing informality in labour market. Read more »
XBRL rollout can help decision makers such as regulators, company boards see tabled information with greater clarity. Read more »
Government, RBI must encourage out-of-court restructuring and one-time settlements under IBC insolvency regime rather than pushing the problem to future. Read more »
Capital, human capital and social capital have to come together for impactful ESG outcomes. Read more »