BUSINESS
Electronics — Let the export edge give impetus to local manufacturing
A spurt in electronics exports should be leveraged to focus on measures and strategies that help cut trade deficit in this sector
BUSINESS
A power-packed plan that needs political will to work
Smart meters, efficient discoms key to round-the-clock electricity supply
BUSINESS
WEF report — Can global risks clear this year’s poll-vault events?
Misinformation and disinformation can affect election outcomes in the US and India in 2024 and remain principal risks to a stable global order along with climate and economic challenges
BUSINESS
Budget 2024: Look beyond sops to energise RE growth
More than budget incentives, the massive financing need has to be addressed to take care of the snags that dim the progress of clean power
BUSINESS
India-US TPF must take steps that yield quick results
With the two-way goods trade on a downward trajectory, USTR Katherine Tai and commerce minister Piyush Goyal should focus on steps to reverse the trend
BUSINESS
Budget 2024: Will the FM build a case for a lower tariff regime?
Bureaucrats and industry mavens agree that protectionism by way of import duty shields cannot continue for long
BUSINESS
Can Panagariya rekindle the spirit of cooperative federalism?
As the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, the former vice-chairman of NITI Aayog will have to ensure a balanced distribution of financial resources between the Centre and the states
BUSINESS
Healthcare regulation — What should be the watchdog’s mandate?
The proposed health regulator will have to balance quality, affordability, and profitability in a public-private medical delivery system in India
BUSINESS
Twin chargers that can rev up EV journey
Facilitating Tesla’s entry and extending current incentives to the industry can provide a big push to electric mobility in India
BUSINESS
Can exports break gridlock to push India into Goldilocks zone?
A well-crafted strategy and improving world trade next year can be a double delight for India’s outbound merchandise shipments
BUSINESS
COP28 plays with words to clinch consensus
Face-saving phrase averts disaster at Dubai summit, but may not be enough to save the Earth from a climate catastrophe
BUSINESS
Carbon tax — Will the two-pronged strategy against the EU work?
India has to weigh the pros and cons while opposing the European Union’s CBAM
BUSINESS
COP28: India’s compulsions vs commitments. A reality check
New Delhi stays away from two declarations that aim to ratchet up global RE capacity and cut emissions
BUSINESS
COP28: 2023 is set to be the hottest on record, the time for action on global warming is now
Can the COP28 being held in Dubai effectively address the contentious theme of financing and give an impetus to the global crusade against climate change?
BUSINESS
Solar Modules — How to fix the dichotomy?
Exports of locally made solar panels are on the rise while imported modules remain the mainstay of domestic RE producers
BUSINESS
Subtle use of a global forum to tweak India’s diplomacy tack
PM’s remark at Global South summit more in sync with India’s long-standing Palestine diplomacy and in line with New Delhi’s global ambitions
BUSINESS
Musk meeting miss may slow India’s EV run
Piyush Goyal’s proposed meeting with the Tesla boss could not take place, delaying the electric carmaker’s India investment plan
BUSINESS
IPEF no substitute for India’s stuck trade pacts
New Delhi should remain focused on FTAs as the final contours of the US-led initiative and IPEF benefits will take time to emerge
BUSINESS
How long will India’s SEZs play the waiting game?
Buzz on DESH Bill rethink triggers worry that the country’s economic development drive may not get the expected fillip soon
BUSINESS
Can a rule tweak help rooftops power solar energy target?
Renewable Power Obligation includes a “distributed renewable energy” segment, making it mandatory for discoms to source roof-top solar power
TRENDS
How to decode the Enigma of AI?
A concerted global effort is required to frame governance rules for the evolving cutting-edge technology space
BUSINESS
Can the CEA illuminate the power path?
Pockets of power deficit can stand in the way of India striving to ensure 24x7 quality electricity to power economic growth
BUSINESS
Rising GST evasion a pointer to persisting glitches
Possible higher recovery of evaded GST in FY23-24 is not a comfort but a concern
BUSINESS
Can the G20 road map help clear the crypto conundrum?
New Delhi can take inputs from the Marrakesh communique to develop its regulatory system for crypto assets
