20 Jan 2023 The post-pandemic recovery in India has heightened discussions over bridging the urban-rural gap and improving development and prosperity of rural communities. Over 65% of India’s population and 68% of the country’s youth resides in the rural parts of the country for whom development encompasses both economic advancement and broader…
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India to Remain Growth Outperformer Despite Global Headwinds
19 Jan 2023 A multitude of headwinds continue to make global growth prospects gloomier. These include rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, which are keeping international commodity prices elevated, broader European energy insecurity, and lingering effects of Covid-19 (particularly in China). As advanced-economy central banks raise rates aggressively to tame inflation, they…
Designing for Human Welfare & Business Continuity
12 Jan 2023 A critical challenge for today’s society is to rethink existing institutions to equally address the requirements of a growing global population while guaranteeing future environmental sustainability. Trends in geopolitics and geoeconomics are coming together in a way that has implications for all economies. Global priorities have shifted…
Invest to Draw In Investors
09 Jan 2023 Investors hope the budget will strike the right notes to revive demand and keep a firm focus on fiscal prudence. GoI should firmly adhere to the path of fiscal consolidation. This is eminently possible as the tax revenue is running well ahead of projections. The fiscal consolidation…
Budget Must Rationalise, Simplify Taxation
28 Dec 2022 The last few years have been truly tumultuous for the global economy, with unprecedented economic and geopolitical developments. Within this changing external scenario, the Indian government has done well to maintain stability in tax rates. Today, the country is recognised for its strong growth performance and continued…
Collaboration to Counter Crises
06 Dec 2022 Born out of the financial meltdown of 2008, the Group of 20 has been working together to keep the world stable and safe. It came together to coordinate fiscal action to contain and recover from the financial crisis that shook world economies. For the nearly 15 years…
India Making Strides in the Renewable Energy Sector
04 Nov 2022 Oil shocks during the 1970s and the resulting adverse impact on the balance of payment arising from the sudden price rise and supply uncertainty drove India’s focus on renewable energy for achieving energy self-sufficiency. The Commission for Additional Sources of Energy was created within the Department of…
AI and Automation Enabling Better Decision-Making for Businesses
30 Oct 2022 Digitization is the new buzzword that has been doing rounds in the technology space. The world was already undergoing rapid digitization before COVID-19 struck; however, the pandemic-induced lockdowns and restrictions played a vital role in speeding up digital adoption. Amongst the plethora of new-age technologies gaining traction,…
Continued Focus on Remote Work an Enabler for the Women Workforce?
25 Oct 2022 The pandemic outbreak toppled the Indian job market and led to a steep rise in the country’s unemployment rates. The COVID-induced lockdowns and social distancing norms resulted in significant job losses, especially for the women workforce. In fact, the pandemic’s impact was such that it took a…
CII National Export Summit 2022: Harnessing India’s Exports Potential
19 Oct 2022 The Indian economy has steadily progressed despite various global headwinds, including the pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war and geopolitical challenges. With a GDP growth rate of 8.7% in FY22, India envisions a plethora of new opportunities with a predictable, progressive and inclusive policy environment. Exports have been a…