Digital Competition Bill, Big Tech

Digital Competition Bill: Big Tech see red over ex-ante regulation

The draft Digital Competition Bill splits Big Tech - Google, Apple, Flipkart, Amazon, and Uber oppose pre-emptive regulation even as Twitter and Paytm extends support. Read more »
cryptocurrency regulation, Bitcoin

Global cryptocurrency boom: India’s regulatory dilemma continues

Investor optimism in cryptocurrency assets is on the rise, with Bitcoin funding rates indicating a strong appetite for investment. #cryptocurrency #regulation #policy #India Read more »
unemployment rate is not a nuanced policy tool

Unemployment metrics may have outlived their utility

Informed policymaking needs alternative unemployment metrics that capture underemployment, job quality, and long-term unemployment. #unemployment #policy Read more »
farmer protest in India

Farmer protest: Govt must reimagine agricultural policy

Climate change, economic disparity, and lack of access to technology - farmer protest calls for a multi-pronged solution to the agrarian crisis. Read more »
PSUs, corporate governance

State-owned, poorly governed: PSUs fall short on board composition

A report reveals all non-compliant companies in the BSE 100 for board independence were PSUs, raising concerns about their governance structures. #corporategovernance #PSUs Read more »
AI regulation

Govt clarification on AI advisory triggers debate

The government clarifies its AI advisory; says it is aimed at protecting users while balancing innovation concerns and regulatory challenges. #AI #artificialintelligence #elections Read more »
India's power sector reforms lose steam

Power sector reforms must unlock potential of state-level initiatives

The success of India's power sector reforms hinges on state-level efforts that factor in technological disruptions and social justice concerns. Read more »
NFRA, Big four, accounting

Big four on NFRA cross-hairs as it sets out to revamp financial reporting

Engaging directly with companies alongside auditors, NFRA seeks to ensure a holistic understanding of financial reporting practices in India. #NFRA #accounting Read more »
Uttarakhand development paradigm

Uttarakhand must chart a path of inclusive, sustainable growth

Years after the formation of Uttarakhand, concerns remain regarding environmental protection, economic development, and citizen participation. Read more »
Food security, food inflation, food prices

Food security debate at WTO – Balancing needs, mitigating risks

India's fight to secure food security for its citizens clashes with free trade principles of the developed world at the WTO. #foodsecurity #WTO #trade Read more »