PLI,

PLI scheme could trigger boom in India’s chemicals, petrochemicals industry

India plans to extend the PLI scheme to the chemicals and petrochemicals industry, catalysing growth, bolstering exports, and positioning the country as a global player. #industry #PLI Read more »
RICE, ethanol

Govt raises rice supply for ethanol production amid protests by states

The Union government seeks to step up ethanol production from rice, braving the opposition from states seeking the resumption of rice sales to them. #ethanol #rice #FCI Read more »
electric vehicles

BluSmart’s affordable electric car set to shake up EV market

Ride-sharing company BluSmart Mobility is set to make waves in the electric vehicle market with a competitively priced electric car that may disrupt the market dominated by Tata Motors. #IndiaSustainabilitySummit #EVs Read more »
BRICS currency a distant dream

BRICS currency faces challenges, but potential benefits are huge

Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are treading cautiously towards a common #BRICS currency for greater economic autonomy and #dedollarisation. #dollar #sdr Read more »
IMF external sector report

India’s external sector badly needs structural reforms

India's external sector thrives amid global uncertainties, but a closer look reveals vulnerabilities. #currentaccount #cad #forexreserves #exchangerate Read more »
FTAs

India-UK FTA talks stumble on rules of origin, whiskey duties

The negotiations for the India-UK FTA eye a groundbreaking free trade agreement that will set the benchmark for future trade pacts. #FTA #freetrade #economy Read more »
India's geographical indications

Geographical indications: Boosting exports, driving prosperity

India's geographical indications are transforming the country's #exports, preserving cultural #heritage, and unlocking #economicgrowth. #GI Read more »
IPEF,

IPEF: India weighing economic interests, global ambition

Concerns over market access and alignment with trade policies loom large as India weighs its role in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. #IPEF #wto #rcep Read more »
sticky inflation

Sticky inflation to test India’s growth momentum, RBI’s resolve

India experiences a sharp rise in retail inflation, presenting a formidable challenge for economic growth and RBI's monetary policy committee. #inflation #RBI #reporate #GDP #Growth Read more »
tomato prices

Climate change takes its toll; tomato prices shoot through the roof

Govt must act to stabilise food prices as climate change-induced disruptions and inadequate storage push tomato prices to stratospheric levels. Read more »