FAME, electric vehicles in India

Next round of FAME scheme key to India’s EV ambitions

The FAME scheme offers incentives to buyers of EVs and manufacturers, helping to create jobs and reducing dependence on imports. Read more »
single-use plastics

Single-use plastics ban remains a dream without viable alternatives

People are highly price-conscious and insensitive to environmental cause which prevents use of alternatives to single-use plastics. #Singleuseplastics #climatechange #environment Read more »
climate finance

Climate finance: Need fresh approaches to expand lending capacity

The requirement of climate finance is significantly higher than what the current institutional mechanisms can provide. Read more »
Fintech regulation

Fintech regulation: India seeks to balance innovation with risk management

Fintech regulation in India: After RBI nudge, fintech industry looks to establish self-regulatory organisations to formulate rules and standards. Read more »
MGNREGS, unemployment

MGNREGS demand on decline, time to focus on urban jobs

There is little correlation between MGNREGS and unemployment -- the former is a scheme for unskilled workers, while unemployment affects educated youth. #unemployment #SkillIndia #MGNREGS #economy Read more »
Digital india act

Digital India Act: Govt must earn the trust of stakeholders

MeitY has held a round of consultations with industry stakeholders, policy advocates, and legal experts on the broad contours of the Digital India Act. Read more »
Indian economy

Opportunities and challenges as India becomes the most populous country

The Union and state governments in India need to invest heavily in education and healthcare to enjoy the benefits of demographic dividend. Read more »
global trade

Russia-India FTA can boost time-tested trade ties

By launching the FTA talks, India has chosen to ignore the concerns of the Western countries that have urged India to distance itself from Russia. #Russia #FTA #Indiaeconomy Read more »
ONDC, ecommerce

Make in India: PLI scheme can lift electronics manufacturing industry

The government must look to emulate PLI scheme’s success in smartphone manufacturing to electronics industry. Read more »
World economy,

Ghosts of the past continue to haunt world economy

The Global Trends and Prospects report by UNCTAD says the travails of the world economy will linger as the world reels under a financial turbulence. #worldeconomy #recession Read more »