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The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana: Marking milestones within a decade
The evolution of sanctioned amounts mirrors this progression. In financial year FY 2015-16 (FY16), total sanctions stood at ₹1.37 trillion; by FY24, this figure had grown by 4 times to ₹5.41 trillion
 "The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana: Marking milestones within a decade")
Obesity cure is here? Why it could be a win-win for all stakeholders
We Indians have had a different perspective around obesity
 "Obesity cure is here? Why it could be a win-win for all stakeholders")
How a long stock market boom has doomed India's & America's competitiveness
It is no coincidence that China's manufacturing boom started exactly at the same time as the US stock market boom of 1981-82
 "How a long stock market boom has doomed India's & America's competitiveness")
Reducing GDP discrepancies: India needs radical improvements in estimation
Using GST data could help correct inflated real growth figures
 "Reducing GDP discrepancies: India needs radical improvements in estimation")
Navigating the era of high US tariffs: How India can limit the damage
These "reciprocal" tariffs have created uncertainty and disruption in world trade, violating established norms and principles of international trade
 "Navigating the era of high US tariffs: How India can limit the damage")
Beyond valuations: India needs to invest more in R&D for sustained growth
India's startup ecosystem still falls short of structures that support deep tech
 "Beyond valuations: India needs to invest more in R&D for sustained growth")
US tariff turmoil: RBI MPC needs to gauge the effect of uncertainty
The challenge for the MPC is to gauge how this heightened level of uncertainty will affect growth and inflation dynamics in India, which will form the basis of its policy decision
 "US tariff turmoil: RBI MPC needs to gauge the effect of uncertainty")
Setting the record straight: USTR claims vs India's medical device policy
The Indian medical device industry faces challenges from international trade dynamics, regulatory barriers, and domestic policy inconsistencies
 "Setting the record straight: USTR claims vs India's medical device policy")
Bloc development: Bimstec needs faster progress; India's role is key
This sixth summit, hosted by Thailand under its chairmanship, saw some energetic interventions by India as part of the "PRO" agenda
 "Bloc development: Bimstec needs faster progress; India's role is key")
Spiralling downwards: Govt must make careful moves on trade talks
Beijing can perhaps take the risk of a strong line because it is now less dependent on direct exports to the US than it has been in the past
 "Spiralling downwards: Govt must make careful moves on trade talks")
A new world in the making: Is it time to rethink India's economic strategy?
The US is home to massive and world-dominating private tech companies, such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, OpenAI, Meta, and Apple, yet the country as a whole is struggling neck-deep in debt
 "A new world in the making: Is it time to rethink India's economic strategy?")
Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs: Running blind on a global tightrope
The biggest issue is the assumption that while Mr Trump upends the existing order at his own will, "all other things will remain equal"
 "Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs: Running blind on a global tightrope")
US tariffs: Exporters must be ready to prove origin of goods to Customs
Rules of origin (RoO) are used by most countries to implement measures such as anti-dumping duties and anti-subsidy countervailing duties
 "US tariffs: Exporters must be ready to prove origin of goods to Customs")
Allow advance power of attorney for mentally incapacitated individuals
Clearly define the authority of the PoA holder, which should get activated upon confirmation of mental incapacitation by an independent medical panel
 "Allow advance power of attorney for mentally incapacitated individuals")
An unavoidable product of democracy: Trump tariffs ignore economic theory
The hallmark of the populist has always been the willingness to risk it all in service of his personal ambition and national honour
 "An unavoidable product of democracy: Trump tariffs ignore economic theory")
Parenting in the time of social media: Lessons from 'Adolescence'
The series Adolescence should make middle-class parents reflect on gendered attitudes, especially those relying on digital shortcuts over real parenting
 "Parenting in the time of social media: Lessons from 'Adolescence'")
Mr Bharat, India, Bharat: Patriotism through Manoj Kumar's cinematic lens
This isn't an obituary of Manoj Kumar. It's about the influence he had in defining patriotism for two generations of Indians across our most perilous decade, say from 1962 to 1972
 "Mr Bharat, India, Bharat: Patriotism through Manoj Kumar's cinematic lens")
A new academic exodus: Is America repeating Europe's 1930s error?
If India could attract some of that talent (and many of these researchers are desis), it could provide a huge boost to research within the country
 "A new academic exodus: Is America repeating Europe's 1930s error?")
Tariff tantrums and geopolitical turbulence: Shifting India-China ties
The US was already losing its economic heft to China, even with respect to its treaty allies and partners in Asia
 "Tariff tantrums and geopolitical turbulence: Shifting India-China ties")
Navigating US tariffs: Challenges and opportunities for Indian exporters
One of the most affected industries is gems and jewellery, which contributes significantly to India's export earnings
 "Navigating US tariffs: Challenges and opportunities for Indian exporters")