BUSINESS
Shifting Gears: Advancing from ease of starting to ease of running a business
The next wave of reforms to remove structural bottlenecks must shift its attention towards creating an environment of swift inquiries and prosecution
INDIA
The potential and the potholes in India’s journey towards green mobility
The transition to green mobility must address various socio-economic, infrastructural, and technical complexities if the country is to realise its environmental and economic aspirations
BUSINESS
Public-private partnership crucial to achieve climate finance objectives
Public-private collaboration is the cornerstone of an effective strategy for scaling up climate finance. Project-based funding, which combines public and private resources for climate-positive infrastructure projects, helps de-risk investments for the private sector
BUSINESS
What it will take to make the IPEF supply chain deal work
As IPEF economies now go through their domestic processes to approve the IPEF ASCR, a priority for them must be to find maximum convergence between the collaborative framework outlined in the ASCR and their existing supply chain resilience-related initiatives
BUSINESS
India needs to urgently implement front-of-pack labelling system for processed food
The introduction of warning labels is crucial to consumers, particularly those in rural areas, who face challenges such as limited access to nutritional and health information, language and literacy barriers, and health disparities. These warning labels enable them to quickly make informed and healthy choices
BUSINESS
India needs to clear ambiguities on civil liability in case of a nuclear incident
The government claims that Section 17(b) is consistent with international obligations as its operationalisation depends upon contracts between operators and suppliers
BUSINESS
Can Generative AI grow better jobs?
Gen AI will create new jobs in the market related to AI. New job roles such as AI ethics expert, AI systems manager, data annotation specialist, AI prompt engineer, AI-based fact checker and human-AI interaction specialists are likely to emerge. But their skilling needs much more attention than being given
BUSINESS
India need not rush toward ex-ante regulation of digital economy
As other jurisdictions implement their ex-ante competition laws, Indian policymakers can review their real experiences. Those learnings will also enable the government to think through and analyse what such legislation could mean for stakeholders in our digital economy
BUSINESS
Crucial decisions of WTO MC12 awaits members’ action ahead of Feb ’24 meeting
MC12 came as a shot in the arm for the WTO and breathed fresh life into the moribund institution. While success breeds success, we must be careful to not burden the WTO with unrealistic expectations for MC13
BUSINESS
World Environment Day: Intensify efforts for more sustainable outcomes
Embrace innovative approaches, identify and replicate successful practices, implement strict regulations and policies, and reinforce unwavering commitment to sustainable waste management for a greener future
BUSINESS
Gig Workers’ Welfare: Rajasthan shows the way by proposing a law
The Rajasthan government has introduced the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2023. This will help to formulate schemes for the benefit of the gig workers, provide them immediate financial assistance in case of accidents and medical emergencies, and offer them health insurance coverage under state government schemes
INDIA
Companies, government need to focus on ‘S’ in ESG to build human capital
ESG has emerged as the best vehicle to ensure workers' welfare is well taken care of. But, the definition of ESG has to be clarified and its principles need to be contextualised for the Indian context
BUSINESS
Indians in Australia: New Delhi must leverage the diaspora to its advantage
For years, while persons of Indian origin established their professional credentials and gained respect, admiration, and recognition, there was underrepresentation in Australian politics. The winds of change have begun to blow
BUSINESS
Why does all not seem hunky-dory with the latest Competition Amendment Bill?
The recent version of the Bill which includes key changes, has not undergone a consultative process adequately. The penalty provision was brought to light only after the Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha
