US, world trade organisation, WTO, digital trade, US economy

US volte-face signals new era in digital trade regulation

The strategic retreat on digital trade proposals by the US may trigger a re-evaluation of global e-commerce policies and practices. #digitaltrade #US #WTO #ecommerce Read more »
online gaming regulation in india

Online gaming industry seeks inspiration from global practices

In a quest for clarity and growth, India's online gaming industry wants the government to introduce global best practices in its regulatory regime. #onlinegaming #gamingregulation #gst Read more »
edtech, Byju's

Byju’s debt crisis hits investor confidence, sends edtech valuations crashing

The downfall of Byju's, once a titan in the edtech industry, reverberates across India's education technology landscape. #Byjus #edtech #startups Read more »
India's lung health crisis

India’s lung health crisis: Causes, consequences, and solutions

India is grappling with a lung health crisis and there is an urgent need to reduce air pollution and tobacco use, writes Dr GC Khilnani. #copd #tb #covid19 #asthma Read more »
India-UK FTA

India-UK FTA: Potential gains, challenges in post-Brexit world

India-UK FTA will need both sides to make strategic choices to unlock the full potential of the pact, especially in labour-intensive sectors. #wto #ilo #g20 #freetradepact Read more »
PLFS shows low unemployment rate

Agriculture, construction, retail drive down unemployment: PLFS

As low rural #unemployment is the reason behind improved #jobs data, questions are being raised about the #sustainability of India's #labourmarket. #PLFS #LFPR Read more »
IT sector, jobs, incubators, Indian IT industry

Brewing trouble: IT sector slams the brakes on hiring amid economic uncertainties

Amid a perfect storm of economic woes, Indian IT sector navigates a treacherous path, leaving job seekers in the lurch. #IT #technology #jobs #employment Read more »
welfare schemes vs freebies

Govts must balance spending on welfare schemes, freebies with fiscal prudence

Balancing the demand for welfare schemes and freebies with the need for prudent fiscal management calls for a recalibration of resources and priorities by political parties, write Abhishek Seth and Swayamshree Barik. Read more »
cartels, leniency plus

Cartels to face heat from Leniency Plus rules

In its battle against cartels, India unveils a formidable weapon: the Leniency Plus regime that incentivises cooperation for a fairer market. #cartels #leniencyplus #business #antitrustlaws #cci Read more »
5G, state of indian economy

5G rollout can unleash Indian economy’s growth potential

The rollout of 5G technology has helped Indian economy weather global headwinds, heralding a new era of growth, says RBI's State of the Economy report. #economy #inflation #RBI #gdpgrowth #interestrates Read more »