India eyes manufacturing revolution

Can manufacturing propel India to a $35 trillion economy?

#Productivity growth in #manufacturing driven by #investment and #technology is key to achieving India’s ambitious #economicgrowth targets, writes Krishna Kumar Sinha. Read more »
India's external debt

India’s external debt: No crisis in sight, but still a challenge

India must harness its demographic dividend, channel investments into technology and infrastructure, and maintain a judicious mix of internal and external debt. #publicdebt #externaldebt Read more »
India's public debt on the rise

India’s public debt: A strategic approach for fiscal prudence

India's public debt has surged to new heights, prompting a debate on fiscal sustainability and the need for debt reduction. #governmentdebt #fiscaldeficit #gdpgrowth Read more »
The 16th Finance Commission needs to address the complaints from the southern states

What do soaring GST collections in 2023 say about the economy

The festive season triggered a revenue bonanza with GST collections in 2023 October soaring to Rs 1.72 lakh crore, but one needs to take the numbers with a pinch of salt. #GSTcollection... Read more »
agriculture sector productivity

Agriculture sector: Cooperative farming can script success

With the world's largest #cropland and a young #workforce, India can revolutionise its #agriculture sector by taking cues from China's #farming success, writes Dr Aruna Sharma. #agricultureproductivity #farmincome #farmerprotest Read more »
India-UK FTA

India-UK FTA: Potential gains, challenges in post-Brexit world

India-UK FTA will need both sides to make strategic choices to unlock the full potential of the pact, especially in labour-intensive sectors. #wto #ilo #g20 #freetradepact Read more »
IT sector, jobs

Brewing trouble: IT sector slams the brakes on hiring amid economic uncertainties

Amid a perfect storm of economic woes, Indian IT sector navigates a treacherous path, leaving job seekers in the lurch. #IT #technology #jobs #employment Read more »
5G, state of indian economy

5G rollout can unleash Indian economy’s growth potential

The rollout of 5G technology has helped Indian economy weather global headwinds, heralding a new era of growth, says RBI's State of the Economy report. #economy #inflation #RBI #gdpgrowth #interestrates Read more »
Israel-Palestine conflict

Israel-Palestine conflict: India needs to prepare for the fallout

The escalating Israel-Palestine conflict can have major repercussions for India's economy and businesses. #Israel #war #Palestine #Indiaeconomy Read more »
India-UK FTA

India-UK FTA: Weighing trade gains against non-trade barriers

India must carefully assess and address non-trade obligations under the India-UK FTA to ensure that the final agreement aligns with its economic and strategic interests. #fta #wto #eu #indiauk #tariffs Read more »