BUSINESS
Small businesses are using tech to go global
Technology adoption is proving a boon for microenterprises seeking to expand their businesses and become more efficient
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India’s accelerating green energy transition will cut emissions faster than official targets
Two key policy reforms—simpler rules for the Open Access (OA) framework and the Rs. 19,500-crore production incentive (PLI) plan—will help attain India's green energy goals
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Open banking: A new era of financial inclusion
As India Stack’s unique approach to creating extensive public digital infrastructure pushes the adoption of digital services, it is also laying the groundwork for an open banking revolution
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Healthtech needs policy push and regulation to thrive
Healthtech has the potential to transform healthcare delivery in India substantially. But it’s hobbled by a lack of vision among policymakers and appropriate investments
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Using market heft to tame global tech titans
Middle ground needs to be found for the big tech companies and the Indian government to work together to ensure free speech over the internet, while taking local conditions into account
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Currency markets | Let the droopy rupee be
If fundamentals dictate that the rupee should weaken, the central bank and government should not stand in its way. But they can do their bit to iron out volatility
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India’s online gaming quandary
The online gaming ecosystem, despite having huge economic and employment potential, is being targeted by state governments and the tax authorities. A national gaming commission to lay down transparent rules and supervise the industry is badly needed
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Globalising the rupee: Not a simple task ahead
For the rupee to be recognised and accepted as a global reserve currency, India needs to step up reforms for creating and bolstering open financial markets that are accessible to both residents and non-residents, as well as increasing market liquidity
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot: India needs more than production incentives for green hydrogen push
In addition to the supply-side incentives, India also needs a push to demand for green hydrogen, by mandating its use in production processes and transportation
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Inclusion of Indian bonds in the JP Morgan index faces hurdles
The move could soften bond yields at the margin
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India’s noose for rogue digital lenders not tight enough
The disruption by fintechs, while useful in many ways, has also sired fake and fly-by-night lending apps crowding popular mobile application marketplaces, misleading consumers and taking advantage of their need for money
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The sun rises in the Southeast for Indian fintech
The demand for homegrown technology solutions in foreign markets is a validation that Indian FinTech has come of age
