29 May 2020 Varying climatic conditions and changing patterns are making India susceptible to disasters, be it natural or man-made. Floods, cyclones, landslides, and earthquakes, among others, are some of the natural disasters that beset the country from time to time, while unforeseen events such as accidents and now, the…
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M-learning in an E-learning World
18 May 2020 Technology is revolutionizing the education sector in India. It has opened up a plethora of opportunities for students to learn and achieve their goals by taking teaching and learning beyond the four walls of a classroom. E-learning, or electronic learning, refers to a system where lessons/courses are…
CII@125: From EITA to IEA
16 May 2020 By the early 1900s, the Engineering and Iron Trades Association (EITA) had made considerable progress as an association. However, it was getting challenging to balance the interests of the manufacturers and the traders within one association. During the decades to India’s Independence, Indian industry led by Indians…
Government package to help Industry regain its Mojo
15 May 2020 Covid-19 has altered the entire economic paradigm like no other event. The global economic fallout is worsening by the day and countries across the world are grappling with the economic challenges. The ensuing battle against Covid-19 is expected to be a long-drawn one and its attendant economic…
How to restart economy in a way that’s safe and sustainable
14 May 2020 The Narendra Modi government’s decision to impose one of the strictest lockdowns worldwide, which has now been operational for close to 50 days, has augured well to flatten the curve on casualties in India, but it is bound to have some serious implications for the economy. The…
A visionary statement from PM Modi
13 May 2020 The Prime Minister has delivered a visionary statement that truly captures the needs of the nation at this critical hour during the Coronavirus pandemic. He has promised a package of Rs 20 lakh crores which would be delivered to stressed sections of society, farmers, workers, and MSME.…
Towards a New India-EU Economic Agreement
13 May 2020 In its latest research paper “Towards a New India-EU Economic Agreement”, CII analyses and identifies Indian exports with high potential to the EU. This is based on the aim of restarting trade negotiations between India and the EU on the Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA), talks…
Centre-state co-ordination holds the key for rejuvenation
12 May 2020 The economic and human impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been unprecedented. To curb the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak, India has been in a lockdown since March 25. As majority of economic activity and business operations came to a halt, job losses were evident across the…
Tax tweaks can spur economic revival
12 May 2020 With most economic activities in pause mode due to the Covid-19 contagion, businesses are expected to be hard-hit for at least a few quarters before operations return to normal. The humanitarian crisis is leading to huge demand disruption, which may persist and change habits overnight. The government…
De-stressing the Indian economy – Economic Stimulus Needed Urgently
11 May 2020 The world is grappling with the COVID-19 outbreak. The conundrum, however, has been safeguarding lives while ensuring economic balance. The manufacturing units, supply-value chains, MSMEs, the hospitality sector, and other critical sectors are struggling to find a strong ground to recuperate from the huge economic loss the…