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 »
Common services centres and e-governance

Explained: Multidimensional Poverty Index helps India’s efforts to address deprivation

India has adopted the Multidimensional Poverty Index which provides a more holistic picture of poverty than income-based measures. #mpi #nitiaayog 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 »
massive NPA write offs

NPA write offs will hurt economy, RBI needs to be transparent

Banks have written off Rs 2.09 lakh crore in bad loans in 2022-23; bankers say NPA write offs, compromise settlements no solution. #NPA #badloans #RBI #banking Read more »
agriculture sector productivity

Project Saagu Baagu: Telangana’s agritech revolution

India's agriculture sector is gearing up for a transformation, and Project Saagu Baagu is leading the way. Read more »
AI mission

Artificial intelligence: TRAI urges collaborative efforts for responsible regulation

Telecom regulator TRAI recommends the formation of a statutory authority, and calls for international collaboration to ensure responsible use of artificial intelligence. #AI #artificialintelligence #TRAI Read more »
Ayushman Bharat scheme

Ayushman Bharat: Government must plug loopholes

The Ayushman Bharat scheme, aimed at reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, is facing challenges due to fraudulent practices by some practitioners. #ayushmanbharat Read more »
India Sustainability Summit 2023

India Sustainability Summit 2023: A forum for exchange of ideas, forging alliances

The India #Sustainability Summit 2023 stands as a crucial platform for stakeholders to converge, exchange ideas, and collaborate on immediate actions needed to develop a sustainable ecosystem. #climatechange #globalwarming #greenbonds 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 »