Dhanendra Kumar

Attracting FIIs & FPIs - balance regulations with ease of doing business

India's record GST collections and rising domestic investments highlight economic resilience, while SEBI's evolving FPI norms aim to balance transparency, compliance, and investor confidence

Banking system in India remains strong despite market concerns

The RBI assures stability as IndusInd Bank addresses a one-time discrepancy, reinforcing the resilience of India's banking sector amid strong liquidity and regulatory oversight

A booster shot: Biosimilars can greatly reduce India's healthcare costs

Biosimilars can not only reduce patients' financial burdens, but also encourage more people to go for early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment

CCI's draft regulations on cost in predatory pricing by dominant firms

CCI has so far acted as a fair and mature regulator, fulfilling its role under the Preamble of the Act

E-commerce: A sunrise sector, purveyor of India's economic growth

In a recent report, Deloitte projected India's e-commerce CAGR to be 21 per cent, expected to reach $325 billion by 2030

CCI's M&A overhaul: Stricter scrutiny, faster approvals under new rules

Revised framework introduces deal value thresholds, streamlined timelines, and wider definition of control for enhanced regulatory oversight, writes Dhanendra Kumar

Unlocking shareholder value through demergers, boosting profitability

Demerger strategies enable businesses to focus, grow, and boost investor returns

GST reforms shaping India's economic future

One of the most noteworthy accomplishments of GST has been its role in simplifying and expediting company compliance

E-commerce as a major building block for Viksit Bharat@2047

The biggest support these enterprises need is in their marketing, access to domestic and international markets, and handholding, wherein e-commerce steps in a big way

Budget 2024: Defining trajectory pathways for Viksit Bharat@2047

Competitive federalism can install accelerators in key sectors

Impact of Digital Competition Bill on India's homegrown startup ecosystem

The Draft Digital Competition Bill is part of a more significant endeavour by the government to address the above competition concerns in the digital and technology ecosystem

Role of foreign investments in India's thriving startup ecosystem

Foreign investments bring crucial capital, technology, and global market access, propelling India's startup success and innovation

Intellectual property and competition law: Two sides of the same coin

The two codes are crucial for safeguarding public interest and fostering economic growth with innovation

Online gaming can help India's development goals, needs clear regulations

The sunrise sector must be integrated into national development goal and strategies

PM Suryodaya Yojana will help in self-sufficiency in country's energy needs

Adani Solar took up to build the world's first fully integrated 10 GW solar manufacturing ecosystem in Mundra SEZ in Gujarat by 2027

Indian investors need protection from manipulative short-selling practices

Third party reports and comments can affect markets and shake investor confidence

Tax conundrum in online gaming landscape: All eyes on the apex court

Impending verdict on Gameskraft v/s DGGI case could reshape India's online gaming tax landscape, writes Dhanendra Kumar, IAS (Retd.)

AI and antitrust: Balancing innovation with competition

As India's economy and businesses undergo a profound AI transition, the implications of Competition law are also becoming increasingly concerning

G20 summit will boost India's travel and tourism industry

With the rapid improvement in infrastructure and connectivity, the country has become an attractive global destination

Diabetes a pandemic, needs vaccines, efficacious medication for control

It is estimated that 101 million people in India - around 10 per cent of the country's population - are suffering from diabetes