Category: Economic Development
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.
Geothermal Energy in India
The Minister of New and Renewable Energy has emphasized that the Indian government is actively engaged in extensive exploration of potential geothermal sites across the country and is also focused on developing pilot plants.
Can States tax mining activities
On July 25, the Supreme Court issued an order confirming that States have the authority to levy taxes on minerals, alongside the royalties levied by the Centre.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
With the recent surge in the global aviation industry and the increasing demand for air travel in India, concerns about carbon emissions from aviation have become a major focus.
India’s illegal coal mining problem
Illegal coal mining is widespread in India and has led to numerous worker deaths.
A Budget that places health on the margins
The goal of having every Indian protected by universal health coverage cannot be realised if budget allocation is meagre.
A message of fiscal stability, growth continuity
The FY25 Union Budget highlights fiscal stability and sustainable growth, targeting economic imbalances through a focus on agriculture, employment, and MSMEs.