03 Feb 2022 India crosses the important milestone of completing 75 years of Independence this year — a watershed moment for the country which makes us reflect on our momentous economic journey so far. It is also an occasion to take steps to fast forward our dream of a developed…
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Budget must pave way for ambitious decadal growth
21 Jan 2022 India’s economy has seen a sharp rebound after the first two waves of the Covid-19 pandemic and is expected to be the fastest growing major economy this year. It’s time for us to be ambitious and aim to be the fastest growing major economy for at least…
Budget 2022: Infrastructure Investment for future growth
20 Jan 2022 The Union Budget period is a time when we, as a nation, reflect on our achievements and chalk out our path for the coming year. The Centre has so far been able to maintain its financial trajectory with the fiscal deficit at 46.2% of the Budget Estimate…
India Inc.’s growth story – CII’s recommendations for Union Budget 2022 – 23
17 Jan 2022 We have witnessed multiple reforms and bold initiatives by the Government to bring the Indian economy back on track. Some key interventions which stand out includes the announcement of the new PSE policy, which places the private sector at the centre stage; the privatization of Air India,…
Economic indicators show robust rebound
05 Jan 2022 As we ring in the New Year, questions that come to our mind are: what is the scorecard of the economy? Whether the economy is on the path of sustainable recovery? And what are the challenges ahead? There are enough indications that, having put behind the devastating…
Economic activity in India is set to gather steam in the new year
28 Dec 2021 With a new year to be ushered in shortly, there is much anticipation about what lies ahead for Indian industry and India’s economy. The big question doing the rounds is whether the rebound in economic activity experienced after the debilitating second wave of the covid pandemic would…
The stepping stones in the post-pandemic world
21 Dec 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted lives and livelihoods across the world; an economic catastrophe that affected growth, trade and investments, and employment, among others. Governments, global institutions, industry, academia and non-profit organisations around the world have joined hands to tackle the global challenge and help countries…
The way towards net-zero emissions
02 Dec 2021 COP26 concluded in the second week of November on a high note to drive global climate actions and 195 countries set a target to keep average global temperature change below 2°C and as close as possible to 1.5°C. Before the summit, the planet was on course for…
Green shoots of economic recovery
22 Nov 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic caused massive disruptions across the global economy, many of which are still being felt as countries move in and out of slowdowns and restricted movements. In 2021, a rebound is being seen as demand is recovering and vaccinations are helping restore confidence. India, too, is…
Unleashing the Indo-ASEAN growth potential
08 Nov 2021 In October, PM Narendra Modi addressed the 18th India-ASEAN Summit where he emphasised the shared cultural values between the ASEAN nations and India and reaffirmed New Delhi’s focus on a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific with a pivotal role played by the group. The PM also participated…