Page 14 - Economy & Policy Analysis

Why the government must differentiate between liquor and milder forms

India needs to follow EU on Alcobev taxation to meet WHO target of reducing alcohol consumption

Budget for outcomes: Governance and financing reforms hold the key

The challenges to inclusion need to be addressed head on with governance changes and higher untied funding with community accountability and ownership

Now-defunct Dhanalakshmi scheme improved outcomes for girl-child: Study

A new study by US-based researchers finds widespread social change and that preference for a girl child continues even after discontinuation of the schemed

New govt infrastructure projects down by over 20% in December quarter

Both new and completed project values as of December 2024 remain below pre-pandemic levels seen in 2019

The India Story: Long journey traversed, but 90% of nation yet to be built

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation

Rural roots, digital wings: The new trajectory for India's financial sector

With the right blend of policy support, technological advancements and customer-centric strategies, India's financial sector is ready to play a pivotal role in the nation's journey toward sustainable

When innovation meets purpose: AI in US-India collaborative vision

The two countries must ensure that the critical technology remains a trusted, positive force for human progress and global prosperity

Rupee defence strategy: Why RBI should embrace currency flexibility

India now holds about $650 billion in reserves, enough to finance nearly a year of imports. The problem is that global financial markets have even more firepower

Advancing tax administration: Role of technology in India's tax ecosystem

Transforming tax administration in India: Technology-driven reforms redefine compliance, efficiency, and strategic decision-making

Embedding food systems into policy: How cities can restore ecosystems

By embedding food systems into urban governance, cities can influence local food environments and broader supply chains, paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable system

Revealing the 100X strategy: The ultimate instrument of wealth creation

Most Indians are wary of investing in equity markets because of its intangible nature, but this is the asset class that can ensure the maximum returns over a period of time

Hybrid tenders: A catalyst for achieving India's clean energy goals

Hybrid tenders, combining traditional and renewable energy sources, are crucial for shaping a country's energy future

India's palm oil promise: A 2030 blueprint to reduce import dependence

While palm oil production elsewhere in the world is conducted on large-scale plantations, it is small-scale farmers in India who are the key to boosting production

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

Six years of Shaktikanta Das's leadership as Mint Road's helmsman

It's been an eventful six year for Shaktikanta Das as Mint Road's helmsman. Here's a look at some of the significant moves during his watch

Shaktikanta Das: More hits than misses in six-year tenure as RBI governor

RBI became stronger, surer under Shaktikanta Das

Political turmoil unlikely to impact Korea's trade with India for now

During the first six months of the current financial year, India exported goods worth $2.87 billion to South Korea, while imports stood at $10.62 billion

Beyond the missed deadlines, India-UK FTA talks at a tricky turning point

India and the UK are set to relaunch free trade agreement talks next month under Keir Starmer's Labour Party, facing critical challenges including unresolved issues and shifting political priorities

DRI to celebrate 67 yrs of service: Fortifying India's economic frontlines

DRI must continuously adapt to these evolving trends, inter alia, utilising international collaboration and advanced intelligence-gathering techniques

Impacting growth, liquidity management: Shifting sands of fiscal policy

There is a very high chance that the actual fiscal deficit target will undershoot even 4.9 per cent of GDP as there was a decline in government expenditure during the general elections