Economy

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...

Dealing with the National Security Risks from FDI and Trade

Context: The debate surrounding Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) into India hinges on two major aspects: the economic benefits it...

State Integration under GST

Context: Inter-state variations in revenue performance have long been a topic of debate.   More on News The shift from...

Managing Conflicts of Interest in Regulatory Roles

Context: A former SEBI chairperson was mocked for not having experience with share certificates, casting doubts on their ability to...

Challenge for Oil PSUs to get Dividends out of Russia

Context: For over two years, Indian oil companies have accumulated around $900 million in dividend income from their investments in...

Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs)

Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said that India has one of the most stringent standards...

Harnessing Renewable Energy for Electric Buses

Introduction: Harnessing renewable energy for electric buses is crucial for promoting sustainable public transport in India. The installation of solar...

Airtel Unveils AI-Powered Spam Detection System

Context: Bharti Airtel has launched a network-based solution that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to detect spam calls and messages. The...

Medical Textiles Quality Control Order, 2023

Context: The Ministry of Textiles has officially notified the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023, which is set to come...

Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI)

Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched an outreach cell for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to...

Evolving Trends in India’s Job Market

Context: The latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reveals a significant drop in the unemployment rate, which nearly halved to...

Anti-dumping duties

Context:  The finance ministry’s anti-dumping duties throughout the preceding three fiscal years were primarily attributed to goods produced by one...

Influencer and Attention Economy

Context: Amazon has announced an increase in commission rates for the 50,000 creators that are a part of its influencer...