Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X all agree on WFH
Support for hybrid working is high across demographics. But bosses should ask why — and address the reasons
Over 25,000 ration shops to function as common service centres in Jharkhand
In a bid to provide a slew of services to people through PDS dealers, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the state food, public distribution and consumer affairs department and CSC-SPV, an official release said.
India's bio-economy has grown 8 times in the past 8 years to $80 billion: PM at Biotech Startup Expo
Modi also launched the biotech showcase portal, which parades 750 indigenous products and technologies from the biotech sector
RBI policy | Expected: MPC rate hike. Unexpected: RBI's eagerness to remove accommodation
RBI policy meet outcome | If RBI were to reach zero or deficit liquidity by end of 2022 and this coincides with a sharper pick up in credit and wages, we may be staring at far higher loan rates sometime soon
QS World University Rankings 2023: IISc top research university in the world; 27 Indian varsities among top 1000
The Indian top universities are led by IISc, followed by IIT-Bombay and IIT-Delhi respectively.
Age of incremental change is over, its time for exponential growth in higher education: Govt
On the sidelines of Visitor’s Conference 2022, President Kovind met distinguished donors and philanthropists who have donated to IISc Bangalore and IIT Madras to strengthen the educational infrastructure and develop new research and innovation centers at these institutions.
Gujarat govt hikes auto-rickshaw fares after demand by unions
The minimum fare has been increased to Rs 20 from the existing Rs 18, and the running fare for each subsequent kilometre has been hiked to Rs 15 from the present Rs 13, state Transport Minister Purnesh Modi announced after meeting representatives of various auto-rickshaw unions.
RBI’s Monetary Policy Briefing: Here’s what RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said
RBI has raised the repo rate by 50 basis points, an increase for the second time in five weeks at the conclusion of the monetary poly committee’s three-day meeting on June 8. Here’s what Shaktikanta Das said during the policy press briefing.
Unrealistic to expect funding from developed countries on climate change: CEA
India is quite serious about meeting its commitments under COP26, but may have to offer higher fiscal subsidy to convince the people to go green, the chief economic adviser said.
Exclusive | Govt considering express approval for export of 1.1 mn tonnes of wheat stuck at ports
Since India banned private wheat exports on May 13, exporters have been using a registration process to apply for shipping out wheat that has already received Letters of Credit. Nearly 1.1 million tonnes of such stock currently await scrutiny at ports, and run the risk of being destroyed by monsoon rains in just a week from now.
PM Modi Launches unified portal for credit schemes
The portal can be used to avail loans for education, agricultural infrastructure, business activity and livelihood opportunities.
In post-Brexit era, Indian industry should shift investments from UK to France to access European markets: French Ambassador
France is currently the top most destination for FDI into Europe even though it ranks third on the list of Indian investments in the continent.
Services activity expands at over 11-year high to 58.9 in May but cost pressures spike
However, the month witnessed an unprecedented rise in input prices, which businesses continued to pass on to consumers
Exclusive | India pushes for rice exports as bumper harvest swells supply
The government has deployed diplomats posted at Indian embassies abroad to push rice exports. Talks are underway with some countries for substituting wheat exports, banned in May, with rice.
India faces low stagflationary risks, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran
There is considerable momentum in economic activity in India and while the inflation rate is high “compared with the experience of many developed and developing countries, India is somewhat better placed,” Nageswaran said.
FIEO launches first-of-its-kind B2B digital marketplace for exporters, MSMEs and farmers
The portal will digitize Indian exporters and help them become discoverable online, promote exports from all Indian states, and showcase a wider range of products & services.
Modi Govt @ 8 | Assertive, personality-driven foreign policy sees India making new friends, struggling against old foes
The government has deployed a muscular, no-nonsense foreign policy that has won it popularity at home. Many believe India had taken a passive, backroom approach to settling issues for too long, with few tangible benefits to show for it.
Export push goes awry on knee-jerk government policy
The way in which the new restrictions have been imposed mark a journey towards more discretionary regulation
Exclusive | US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework won't be a trade pact
The White House has stated that the IPEF will frame rules for the digital economy, including standards on cross-border data flows and data localisation. But officials say the new partnership is based on broad intent and not fixed outcomes.
Goa govt to work to bridge gap between manpower and IT industry requirements: Minister
Goa’s Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte has said the state government will work towards bridging the gap between the manpower availability and the industry’s requirements in the sector.
Indian authorities gear up to combat inflation as soaring prices hit the poor hardest
New Delhi will need to double down as red-hot inflation erodes purchasing power at the bottom of the pyramid, amidst the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war.
What Indians feel about inflation: 7 in 10 households see over 10% rise in monthly expenses
The LocalCircles study indicated that 55 per cent of households anticipate another 10 per cent increase in their expenses due to higher oil prices in the next three months
India resists move by developed countries to dilute TRIPS waiver for COVID vaccines before WTO meet
Rich economies such as the United States, European Union, United Kingdom and Canada have till now blocked a plan to temporarily waive global Intellectual Property Rights rules for COVID-19 vaccines at the WTO. Now they are actively diluting it before the all-powerful Ministerial Conference on June 12 in Geneva.
Restrictions on sugar exports 'cautionary' in nature, Indian harvest largest globally : Officials
India's sugar harvest in the current season has been larger than Brazil, officials said.
