Category: Economic Development

Recently, Reserve Bank of India has issued an order to Paytm Payments Bank Ltd, a limited service bank that is permitted to accept deposits but is prohibited from issuing loans.

The Himalayan Region faces a severe plastic waste crisis, impacting its biodiversity, freshwater sources, and ecosystem health. Despite regulatory frameworks, challenges persist in waste management, especially in the hilly terrain.

March 1 marks International Waste Pickers Day, commemorating the Colombian waste pickers murdered in 1992. This article examines role of informal waste pickers in waste management.

Household Consumption Expenditure Survey was released after a gap of more than 11 years. This article analyses recent findings and trends in household consumption data.

The Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research stated at the inaugural session of the national seminar on “Smart Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment” that precision farming is the future of crop production.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recently published a report on the outlook of the Indian oil market up to 2030. This comprehensive report delves into the potential changes in India’s position in the global oil market over the next decade.

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted nations, including India, to reconsider their economic strategies amidst challenges of industrial stagnation and inequality. The article emphasises the need for deep industrialization to address fundamental structural issues in the Indian economy.

The financial dynamics between the central and state governments in India have recently come under scrutiny due to various policies and decisions that affect fiscal federalism.

The article discusses India’s efforts to integrate its government bonds into global indices towards internationalisation of bond market and the potential benefits and risks associated with this move.

The article discusses the challenges and potential of India’s Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme. This program aims to establish India as a major player in the global semiconductor industry.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (January 22) announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a government scheme under which one crore households will get rooftop solar power systems.

The interview revolves around the issues of poverty and inequality in India, the lack of data on extreme poverty since 2011, and the effectiveness of various government policies in addressing these issues.