Economy

Eight Traditional Products of Assam’s Bodo Tribe Granted GI Tag

Context :  The Geographical Indications (GI) Registry in Chennai has granted GI tags to eight products from the Assam region,...

Access to Information and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Context: Access to information has been recognised as vital for sustainable development since the Rio Declaration (1992), is incorporated into...

‘Intelligent Age’: Accelerating SDG progress

Context: Only 17% of the 169 targets of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track, with progress hindered...

WTSA Event in India 

Context: India is set to elevate its leadership in telecommunications by hosting the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) from October...

MSME Growth in ITeS

Context: The micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in information technology enabled services (ITeS) industry is estimated to grow 7-9...

Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Schemes: Opportunities and Challenges for Inclusive Job Creation

Context: The introduction of three Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) schemes by the Indian government has sparked discussions around how these...

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)

Context: After over 30 years of shaping India’s IT services sector, STPI is shifting its focus to support the tech...

Rethinking FDI Oversight

Context: As global geopolitical shifts intensify, foreign direct investment (FDI) requires greater attention and supervision.    More on News India,...

The Issue of Substandard and Fake Drugs in India

Context: A case was registered recently against a group supplying fake drugs, including antibiotics, to government hospitals in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh,...

India’s Manufacturing Sector & Core Infrastructure

Context: India’s manufacturing sector saw significant employment growth in the financial year 2022-23 (FY23), with 1.3 million new jobs created,...

Urban Poverty Survey to Focus on Gig Workers

Context: The Union government, along with civic bodies, is set to launch a door-to-door survey starting 1 October 2024, aimed...

Ten Years of Make in India

Context: The Make in India has completed ten years on September 25, 2024.   About Make in India On September...

Why TN’s Golden Goose Isn’t Laying Eggs

Context: Tamil Nadu’s textile sector, once a key economic driver, is currently facing challenges due to labour shortages, competition from...

Plans for Hypermarkets and Centers in Andhra Pradesh

Context: The UAE-based Lulu Group International is set to establish modern food processing and logistics centres in Andhra Pradesh, along...

India’s Clean Energy Transition

Context: India aims to become a developed nation by 2047, focusing on inclusive and sustainable growth.    More on News:...

REC Ltd to Fund Nuclear Power Projects and Energy Transition

Context: REC Ltd, a state-run power-sector lender, is set to play a crucial role in India’s energy transition by financing...

Global Innovative Index (GII)

Context: India climbed to 39th in the 2024 Global Innovation Index, up from 40th last year, with a score of...

Star-Rating System for Vehicles

Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has requested responses from various Union government ministries regarding a petition seeking the implementation...

Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)

Context: The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), stating that it has...

Banks, Fintechs roll out the Red Carpet for Creator Economy

Context: India’s banks and fintechs, including HDFC Bank, Razorpay, and Wyld, are offering tailored banking solutions, such as specialised accounts,...

BFSI Companies

Context: Despite leading earnings growth post-pandemic, companies in the banking, finance, and insurance (BFSI) sector have underperformed in the stock...

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