Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
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Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are struggling to keep up with private banks due to technological challenges.

Green Competition
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Union Budget 2024-25
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Union Budget 2024-25 – Summary

A Summary of Union Budget for the FY2024-25

Can States tax mining activities
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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.