Category: Economic Development
Indian Microfinance Sector
50 years of Indian Microfinance Sector
FinTech Self-Regulatory Organizations (SRO)
In August, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acknowledged the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) as a self-regulatory organization (SRO) within the financial technology (fintech) sector.
White Revolution 2.0
Union Home and Cooperation Minister launched the standard operating procedure for ‘White Revolution 2.0’.
Fertiliser Cap
The article discusses how a fertiliser cap can help in sustainable economy
Small Scale Industries
Every year on August 30, India celebrates Small Industry Day to acknowledge the significant contributions of small businesses and industries to the nation’s economy.
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.