Category: Economic Development
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) – P2P Lending Platform
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated a crackdown on certain P2P lending platforms due to regulatory violations, such as Ponzi-like schemes, illegal deposit-taking, and aggressive recovery practices.
Analysing the Gender Budget of 2024-25
The gender budget reached 1% of GDP estimates in 2024-25 for the first time
E-commerce Platform in India
Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has accused e-commerce companies of engaging in predatory pricing practices.
India needs to develop a care ecosystem
Developing a robust care ecosystem is vital for achieving social and economic development in the country.
The road to 2047 for Indian agriculture
India’s ambition to become a developed nation by 2047 is closely tied to the transformation of its agricultural sector.
Imports weaken Indian pharma
Reliance on imports could have a chilling effect on the pharmaceutical industry, weakening its ability to remain relevant.
On the ethanol blending programme
India is on its way to achieve its target of blending 20% of petrol with ethanol by 2025-26.
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are struggling to keep up with private banks due to technological challenges.
Green Competition
India is making strides in green steel technology by establishing a consortium that includes research labs, IITs, steelmakers, and equipment manufacturers.
On monetary policy and financial markets
Recent rapid changes in global markets are driven by central banks’ efforts to tackle inflation and sluggish economic activity through interest rate adjustments.
The social benefits of stock market speculation
Budget 2024-25 raised taxes on both short-term and long-term capital gains from stock market investments
Balancing competition and sustainability for India
This article examines how market dynamics, sustainability, and competition policies intersect, focusing on the impact of climate change on supply and demand.