BUSINESS
Ties with China — Contradiction in confrontation
Commerce withstands geopolitical tension between New Delhi and Beijing, but India has to ratchet up value-added exports
BUSINESS
Ambani’s new energy initiative can help India pursue a sustainable development path
RIL AGM 2021: RIL's green energy drive will reduce our dependence on fuel and solar component imports and throws down the gauntlet to China
BUSINESS
UNCTAD report — A reality check on dollar deluge
While acknowledging India as a leading FDI destination, the UN body flags the areas of concern
BUSINESS
Shipping delay muddies the waters for world trade
India must have a strategy ready so that container constraint does not choke its export target for the current fiscal
BUSINESS
Allocate more to make RoDTEP a success
Delay in announcing incentives for outbound shipments is hurting interests of exporters
BUSINESS
B3W vs BRI — World leaders have a B in their bonnets
As the West gears up to counter China’s supremacy, New Delhi’s response is guarded as it has to balance India’s geopolitical and commercial interests
BUSINESS
A quick way to crank up the growth engine
The EY-Ficci ready-to-invest list can come in handy for the government to spot projects that can create jobs in low-carbon areas
CORONAVIRUS
Does the government's new vaccine policy go the distance?
To make the central government’s revised inoculation policy a success, a steady and quick supply of COVID jabs is essential
BUSINESS
Global tax deal — India must focus on fine print
To protect its own interest, New Delhi has to bargain hard at international fora so that a comprehensive agreement is reached
BUSINESS
Labour hard to step up job-intensive exports
Removal of bottlenecks, factor market reforms and free trade pacts are key to boosting outbound shipments of employment-generating products
BUSINESS
COVID care — GST panel needs to move more quickly
Lack of consensus at the Council meeting, formation of GoM will only delay immediate revenue measures needed to help states combat the pandemic
BUSINESS
COVID-infected economy needs a cash jab
Stimulus measures can boost consumption, build the base for durable growth and help set the course for a lower fiscal deficit, going forward
BUSINESS
Solar modules — Price shock absorber need of the hour
A rethink on import levy and targeted incentive for the entire value chain in manufacturing can have a benign effect on solar equipment cost
BUSINESS
COVID care should be one-point GST meet agenda
GST Council meeting next week must chalk out COVID relief measures and ensure states have enough resources to fight the pandemic.
BUSINESS
Exports target of $400 billion tough to achieve
The trend in outbound shipments will depend a lot on the course of the pandemic and the government’s promptness in supporting exporters
BUSINESS
India’s solar power target needs an urgent review
Apex court order adds to the problems of the renewable energy sector which is already plagued by the pandemic-led slowdown
BUSINESS
The COVID curve — The writing is on the wall
Government must make a clean breast of the Corona crisis as global support for vaccine IPR waiver will mean little for India if Lancet forecast turns out correct
BUSINESS
India-UK trade initiative — A win-win for both
Strategic partnership with UK can be New Delhi’s template for future trade deals while Britain can benefit from India’s large market size and deep talent pool
BUSINESS
Can GST mop-up momentum continue?
April collection comfort will be short-lived unless government fast-tracks vaccination and comes up with recovery steps once second COVID wave wanes
BUSINESS
Will court jab raise Centre’s COVID consciousness?
Government should take note of Supreme Court’s posers and make necessary course correction in the COVID vaccination programme
BUSINESS
Vax populi — Coordinated planning a must to make inoculation drive a success
If the Centre asks states to fend for themselves in this moment of crisis, it can lead to chaos when demand is set to outstrip vaccine supply
BUSINESS
COVID treatment needs an urgent tax-cut tonic
A GST exemption on COVID-related drugs and medical devices can offer some succour to virus-infected people and their families
BUSINESS
Lower India-China trade deficit — A moment to brag or brood?
An advantage on bilateral trade turf will only make sense if New Delhi manages to match Beijing’s economic recovery pace
TRENDS
Absence of long-term PPAs could pull the plug on power projects
Revamped PPAs, along with power trading reforms, can enhance off-take of renewable energy and help government fulfil target
