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 »
mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery

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 »
EU's CBAM to hit Indian exports

Cartel at work? Steel prices skyrocket amid economic crisis

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 to get 4G spectrum

4G spectrum will help Indian Railways step up safety, security

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 offers nothing to informal sector workers

Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package offers little to informal sector

Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package provides some basic benefits to informal workforce, but offers no solution for reducing informality in labour market. Read more »
antitrust law, big tech, digital

XBRL can enhance transparency, ease of doing business

XBRL rollout can help decision makers such as regulators, company boards see tabled information with greater clarity. Read more »