tech imports

India’s curbs on tech imports to shake up the market

India's restrictions on tech imports may reshape the industry landscape and fuel domestic innovation. #techimports #PLI #Apple Read more »
Telecom

Govt strives for competition in telecom amid looming duopoly

In a landscape marked by the rise of Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, the Indian telecom industry struggles to maintain a dynamic and competitive ecosystem. #telecom #RelianceJio #Airtel #telecomnews Read more »
climate finance and green bonds

Equitable climate finance, concerted mitigation efforts key to a sustainable future

The harmonious coalescence of science, policy, and climate finance can forge a transformative path towards sustainable development. #climatechange #greenbonds #sustainability Read more »
sustainability and climate crisis

Sustainability: Need a blueprint for gauging corporate commitment

There is a need for yardsticks of authenticity while evolving strategies that discern genuine commitment to #sustainability in the corporate world. #climatechange #globalwarming #netzero #esg Read more »
shadow banks boost financial inclusion

Shadow banks key to India’s financial inclusion agenda

Shadow banks and commercial banks work in tandem to offer affordable loans and to reshape India's financial landscape for the underserved majority. #rbi #financialinclusion #banks #nbfcs Read more »
the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

Privacy dilemma: Safeguarding personal data in the digital era

A parliamentary standing committee underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive data protection law to strike a balance between technological advancement and safeguarding citizens' privacy. Read more »
forest bill 2023

Forest Bill 2023: Diluting conservation or promoting development

Parliament has approved the Forest Bill 2023, eliciting both hope for development and deep concerns among environmental activists. #ForestBill2023 Read more »
Ban on rice exports from India

India’s rice exports ban to upset global food security

India's ban on rice exports has set off a wave of uncertainty, with potential repercussions for food security and supply chains, write Pravin Jadhav and Chakradhar Jadhav. #riceexportban #basmatirice #non-basmatirice Read more »
self-employment

The rise of self-employment: A sign of growth or lack of opportunity

Self-employment in India has risen sharply in recent years, driven by factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the nation's push for self-reliance. #employment #business #entrepreneurs Read more »
iNSURANCE LAW

Insurance Law (Amendment) Bill 2023: Industry must wait longer for its game changer

The Insurance Law (Amendment) Bill 2023 promises to introduce pathbreaking reforms and provisions to reshape the insurance industry. #insurance #irdai Read more »