BUSINESS
GST decision delays betray a lack of dynamism
GST Council meetings should focus more on taking concrete actions on key issues
BUSINESS
How to address the conflict in global energy financing
The skewed distribution of global investment in clean power projects is a concern for India and other developing nations
BUSINESS
Semiconductor success — The key is to make the system bug-free
Cabinet nod for one more chip-making unit underlines India’s hardware drive, but the rebooting has to be smooth
BUSINESS
How to plug the target-reality gap in manufacturing march?
With 17 percent at present, it is tough for India to ratchet up manufacturing’s share in GDP to 25 percent by next year
BUSINESS
What do stronger ties with Singapore mean for India?
After the trip of a high-level ministerial delegation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to visit Singapore in early September
BUSINESS
Rules key to the success of personal data law
The implementation framework is important as the DPDP Act gives the Centre discretionary power on many issues
BUSINESS
Will the government U-turn on lateral entry ensure social justice?
Instead of reservation, the focus should be on empowering the backward sections of society
BUSINESS
Is India’s medical delivery fit enough to take on an Mpox outbreak?
The fresh spread of the Monkeypox virus in Africa triggers concern worldwide, prompting nations to check their readiness to tackle medical emergencies
BUSINESS
July export blip betrays lingering trade trouble
Structural reforms and deeper and wider international ties need to be pursued to check the expanding trade deficit
BUSINESS
Carbon capture in mission mode, but challenges remain
India needs international climate finance and technology transfer to implement CCUS on any significant scale
BUSINESS
Is there any taker for Muhammad Yunus's novel tip on global peace?
India can consider the creation of a separate ministry to promote regional peace and thereby enhance its global heft
BUSINESS
Will Wayanad be a wake-up call for firm climate action?
Disaster mitigation is as important as emissions reduction in drawing up a comprehensive plan for environmental protection
BUSINESS
Where’s the competitive spirit in India’s duty drill?
The World Tariff Profiles 2024 indicate that it’s high time for the country to shun the preference for protectionism
BUSINESS
How to make a just transition in energy mix?
The aspiration of becoming a developed nation makes it imperative that the churn in energy mix balances the social and economic needs of all sections of society
BUSINESS
Tackling Climate Change: The real issue lies in finding the money
The moot question that emerges from the Economic Survey 2023-24's assessment of India's fight against climate change is how soon and how effectively the government can address the challenges of reducing emissions
BUSINESS
Will Union Budget 2024 up the stakes in the global value chain gamble?
Lowering import tariffs and a host of other measures can help enhance India’s GVC participation
TRENDS
Will the hype and hoopla over AI spending finally pay off?
A Goldman Sachs report raises intriguing questions that could prompt global economies, including India, to review their tech spends
BUSINESS
How tight is the Russia-India trade embrace?
The joint statement is more aspirational as both sides will have to address several issues to fulfil the stated objectives
BUSINESS
Trade opportunity knocks at India’s door
New Delhi should make the best use of the current momentum in global trade to ratchet up exports
BUSINESS
India-UK FTA — Will it be a Laboured deal or a Diwali delight?
The proposed free trade pact is stuck because of a few sensitive issues on which both sides need a pragmatic approach
BUSINESS
Budget 2024: Will social sector spending take note of UN concern?
The latest UN report on SDGs is an eye-opener for all and calls for accelerated action
BUSINESS
Can the global tax deal shrug off inertia and move ahead?
In the absence of an agreement on Pillar 1, India and the US maintain the status quo on DST, deepening uncertainties for MNCs
BUSINESS
How can India tide itself over the water crisis?
Moody’s recent report should put the Centre and the states in a mission mode to find ways to address the problem of water scarcity
BUSINESS
Are the tailwinds for offshore wind power strong enough?
The central government hopes that the Viability Gap Funding support will bring down the cost of offshore wind power to an affordable level for discoms
