mobile phone manufacturing success

Electronics manufacturing: Some practical steps to make India a global hub

A robust domestic capability in electronics manufacturing can cut soaring trade deficit, generate jobs, raise incomes, and help India sustain high GDP growth rates. Read more »
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Post-Covid world: Agility, adaptability key to success of individuals, businesses

The post-Covid world belongs to individuals and industries that possess AVATAR talent – Always Versatile, Adaptable, Transformative, Agile and Resilient. Read more »
IBC may be better served by an overhaul

IBC may be better served by an overhaul than by tweaks

There has been doubts over the efficacy of the IBC, mainly due to the over-burdened adjudicating system, large haircuts for lenders, and a large number of liquidations. Read more »
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India at 75: A vision for equal access to credit for MSMEs

India cannot restore its lost glory without booming MSMEs, and must provide 75-100% credit guarantee to small businesses struggling without access to credit. Read more »
e-procurement of government purchases

e-procurement can achieve transparency, efficiency in government purchases

The e-procurement systems offer lower cost, transparent spending, faster transactions, standardised buying, and reduced errors. Read more »
India's aviation industry in trouble

Fate of India’s Covid-hit aviation industry hangs in balance

The government has taken several steps to mitigate the pain of the aviation industry, but stopped short of bailing out airlines with cash support. Read more »
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Mandatory hallmarking key to ensuring consumer protection, but challenges remain

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 »
New credit card guidelines from RBI

Proposed amendments will queer pitch for e-commerce industry

If the proposed amendments to e-commerce rules are implemented, they will overburden the sunrise sector and bring it to its knees. Read more »
Metal prices

Steel industry must focus on efficient use of co-products

Policy makers and the steel industry should focus on effective utilisation of co-products to ease pressure on land, water and environment. Read more »
Indian MSMEs struggle

MSME 2.0: A policy prescription for inclusive economic growth

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 »