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Adani Power revives old ambitions as power demand surges in India
At present, the largest power producer in the country is NTPC with 75 Gw capacity and the largest private sector player is Adani Power, with Tata Power a close second
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Indian carriers' focus is now on international market to boost revenues
According to Joshi of Network Thoughts, during next few years share of Indian carriers in itn'l traffic will rise, because Air India will induct more capacity and so will IndiGo, with XLR aircraft
 "Indian carriers' focus is now on international market to boost revenues")
CAR-T cell therapy raising hopes for cancer patients, medical tourism
CAR-T therapy is seen to be on the verge of a breakthrough, raising hopes for both cancer patients as well as medical tourism. But can it become the first line of treatment?
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GDP or GVA: Take your pick for methodology to compute growth numbers
The raging debate may boil down to what you are looking for
 "GDP or GVA: Take your pick for methodology to compute growth numbers")
After 17 yrs of toil, India is finally ready for tryst with semiconductors
With the Cabinet pressing on with the semicon mission by clearing three landmark projects, India is poised to join the elite club that dominates the global fab scenario
 "After 17 yrs of toil, India is finally ready for tryst with semiconductors")
WTO: India's path diverging from S Africa's, its parting of ways with China
India has often been the fall guy for assiduously safeguarding development issues at the WTO Ministerials, but it has seen a rapid decline in its coalition partners of developing countries
 "WTO: India's path diverging from S Africa's, its parting of ways with China")
Can Disney-Reliance combine redefine the Indian advertising market?
The Disney-Reliance combine will have enormous reach, market muscle, and a unique combination of broadcast and digital
 "Can Disney-Reliance combine redefine the Indian advertising market?")
Rich state, poor state: Tax devolution by per capita income or population
Tax devolution shares, which threaten to create a north-south divide among states, may have more to do with per capita income, and not so much with population
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Is legalising MSP workable? Agri economists talk about the pros and cons
The MSP scheme already exists and has been in existence for more than five decades. A legal guarantee simply provides a legislative cover to ensure proper implementation, argues Himanshu
 "Is legalising MSP workable? Agri economists talk about the pros and cons")
Can India build a local electronics supply chain free from Chinese firms?
The good news is that the government is now willing to reassess its policy, as it starts discussions with stakeholders for a new PLI scheme specifically for electronic components
 "Can India build a local electronics supply chain free from Chinese firms?")
Package deal: How FMCG brands are leaving consumers spoilt for choice
The shelves in stores are packed. The options on e-commerce platforms are dizzyingly aplenty. The consumer is spoilt for choice. Which flavour of oats to go for? What packet of chips to pick?
 "Package deal: How FMCG brands are leaving consumers spoilt for choice")
Is 2024 the year when electric cars finally come to the automotive party?
Most of the big carmakers are eligible for PLI. It will help them reduce their costs. Carmakers also see India as a potential hub for electric car exports
 "Is 2024 the year when electric cars finally come to the automotive party?")
No longer the idiot box: How smart TV is changing consumption habits
Smart TV is changing the way programming is consumed and monetised, while making streaming more like regular broadcast television
 "No longer the idiot box: How smart TV is changing consumption habits")
Minimum relevance price: Farmers march on New Delhi over MSP, again
As farmers are poised to march on New Delhi once again, the MSP has not been seen much in action for critical crops the last few seasons
 "Minimum relevance price: Farmers march on New Delhi over MSP, again")
Manmohan vs Modi: False debate on both sides
The Modi government needs to thank previous governments for midwifing the GST and highlighting its value, which helped overcome Modi's own reservations about the reform
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Namonomics vs Manmohanomics: Modi or Singh, who has done better on economy?
Comparing economic management under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his predecessor, Manmohan Singh - a white paper
 "Namonomics vs Manmohanomics: Modi or Singh, who has done better on economy?")
Macro balancing act in 2024
The imperatives for 2024 are more nuanced: Nurturing recovery while ensuring public debt is stabilised and financial exuberance contained
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Lost in migration: 'Working abroad is not what it is cracked up to be'
Some are willing to go into a conflict zone because they could make five times more money than they would at home
 "Lost in migration: 'Working abroad is not what it is cracked up to be'")
Should railways revise approach towards general, sleeper class travellers?
According to estimated figures based on the FY24 Budget, passenger travel in the general and second classes, which account for a bulk of mass transit, is lower than it was in 2008-09
 "Should railways revise approach towards general, sleeper class travellers?")
India's path to renewable energy: Balancing growth and coal transition
As the share of renewable energy (RE) increases in the country's energy mix, it is expected that the dependency on coal will decline
 "India's path to renewable energy: Balancing growth and coal transition")