BUSINESS
India’s semiconductor push can benefit from a focused approach, effective policies
India has joined the global race to make chips. Instead of trying to straddle the entire value chain, it should start with areas where it has global competence
BUSINESS
Look-East to Look-West: India’s foreign policy has come a long way
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to Europe should open up new vistas in international cooperation
BUSINESS
Power crisis — An opportunity to plug chronic gaps
The government should come up with focused measures to plug loopholes that plague the entire electricity value chain
BUSINESS
Trade test awaits India-EU Tech Council
A successful trade deal between New Delhi and Brussels will be the proof of both sides’ commitment to a stronger strategic engagement
BUSINESS
Are discoms spying light at the end of the tunnel?
More states are willing to reform the power sector, but it has to be a sustained effort going beyond the tenure of the new central scheme
BUSINESS
Can India-UK trade talks deliver a Diwali dhamaka?
An October deadline for an FTA between New Delhi and London looks pretty ambitious as several tricky issues have to be sorted out before a deal can be clinched
BUSINESS
IMF's tips can reinforce India’s bid to rejig supply-chain network
The government can take note of IMF observations to fine-tune its domestic manufacturing policy and help India Inc better tackle the challenge of input sourcing
BUSINESS
UN climate report — Will the world take note and act fast?
Developing countries such as India can benefit if the IPCC panel’s realistic suggestions are put into practice
BUSINESS
Cap on power tariff a myopic strategy
For a robust spot power market, authorities must ensure that adequate supply matches higher demand so that market forces lead to efficient price discovery
BUSINESS
India-Australia deal — Benefits extend beyond trade gains
New Delhi can leverage the economic pact with Canberra to consolidate its geopolitical interest in the Asia-Pacific region
INDIA
GST overhaul: What to expect, when to expect?
GST Council should make GoM reports public and decide the next course of action fast so that the country has the revenue cushion to absorb economic shocks
BUSINESS
Coal conundrum — Act before it triggers energy crisis
To support economic recovery, India needs to rely on thermal power, and the government must help in the smooth running of coal-fired plants even as it remains focused on renewable energy
BUSINESS
A play of light and shadow in solar power
Grievances voiced by local solar gear makers strike a discordant note in India’s quest for rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity
BUSINESS
Japan PM's visit: Tokyo ties a key factor in Indo-Pacific alignment
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit can help India leverage partnership with Japan to enhance its engagement with the world
BUSINESS
Widening trade deficit — Can new FTP keep it on a leash?
The Centre can use the policy platform to sync export-import strategies with the changing geopolitical and economic dynamics of the world arising out of Russia's war against Ukraine
BUSINESS
Rupee-rouble trade — Easier said than done
Economic and diplomatic considerations have to be weighed carefully before New Delhi can take a call on trade with Russia in local currencies
BUSINESS
Wheat exports — Look beyond war opportunities
As the country has adequate wheat stock and the government has control over procurement, a well-devised export strategy can be a win-win for both farmers and traders
BUSINESS
Russia-Ukraine war — Selective trade intervention may be necessary
The government must take corrective steps to ensure that the war between Russia and Ukraine does not rock India’s export boat
BUSINESS
Ukraine war lays bare lacunae in Indian medical education
The plight of Indian medical students in Ukraine is a sorry statement on India’s medical education programme that forces many aspirants to go abroad for a degree
BUSINESS
NSE scam calls for regulatory introspection
Unless sectoral watchdogs function honestly and independently, more NSE-type nasty surprises cannot be ruled out
BUSINESS
UAE pact shows foreign trade strategy is not just about protectionism
The signing of CEPA with the UAE should stand India in good stead in its ongoing and future trade negotiations with other nations
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot: Supply-side policy push for green hydrogen
The green hydrogen policy seeks to bolster India’s climate change defences but success depends on resolving policy niggles, building capacity and creating demand
BUSINESS
Trade winds | To limit China import dependence, India must look outwards
India’s trade deficit with China rose by 58 percent in 2021. Instead of being obsessed with lowering imports from China, India should aim to increase its share of world trade
BUSINESS
TRAI calls for more incentives for aatmanirbharta in telecom gear
In an unusual move for a regulator, TRAI has recommended the government to not only tweak the PLI scheme but also give a range of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to promote domestic manufacturing
