Railways form the backbone of Indian transport and modernisation of Indian Railways is crucial for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat. Earlier in the year, Indian Railways achieved a significant milestone by upgrading over 23,000 track kilometers (TKM) of the Indian Railways network to support train speeds of up to…
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Women in Services Sector: Excellence Naturally
Beyond Barriers: Women Shaping the Future of the Services Sector Women have long been the backbone of economic progress, contributing significantly across industries. Yet, despite their increasing participation in the workforce, leadership roles remain elusive. While female labour force participation has seen an increase in several countries, systemic challenges such…
Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS) for Energy Solution
India is at a crucial juncture in its energy transition journey, with ambitious targets of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2070, the country is working hard to enhance its energy security and emerge as a global leader. A critical component of…
Indo-Indonesia: A Growing Strategic and Economic Alliance
For thousands of years, India and Indonesia have shared deepening ties as two ancient civilizations. With notable references in the Ramayana and Mahabharata, it is evident that the two nations have maintained close connections for centuries, spanning both cultural and commercial exchanges. As dynamic economies, India and Indonesia share common…
AI for industrial competitiveness: India role rises in global landscape
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, reshaping global competitiveness and fostering economic growth. Across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, finance, and retail, AI is unlocking efficiencies, enabling predictive analytics, and driving automation. For India, AI is not merely a technological advancement but a strategic imperative that has the…
Ease of doing business gets fresh impetus
Over the past decade, the government has consistently demonstrated its commitment to improving the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in India by rationalising regulatory burdens and promoting a more business-friendly environment. The government’s efforts in the past have already led to the rationalisation of over 40,000 compliances at the pan-India…
Fuelling the growth engines with reforms
In her eighth consecutive Budget, a first in independent India, the Finance Minister has presented a timely document that addresses the short-term challenges faced by the Indian economy while maintaining focus on the long-term goal of making India a developed country by 2047. After three years of robust growth, FY25…
FM lays down a transformative blueprint for India’s growth
The Union Budget 2025-26, unveiled by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, adeptly navigates the imperative of addressing immediate economic priorities while charting a path towards India’s long-term aspiration of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Staying firm on its commitment to fiscal discipline, the Budget tackles the temporary slowdown in consumption…
FM focuses on critical growth levers in 2025 budget to drive inclusive development
The Finance Minister, while presenting her eighth consecutive Budget on February 1, 2025, unveiled a range of growth-enhancing measures that will go a long way in realizing India’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by supporting inclusive growth and development, while promoting livelihoods and employment. Bold initiatives including the huge income…
The budget will help drive India’s expansion in challenging times
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a strong Union budget for 2025-26. It comes at a time of high uncertainty linked to global events, slowing domestic demand and a challenging fiscal outlook. Not only does it recognize the challenges, but also lays a roadmap for strong, inclusive and sustainable economic…