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Manu Kaushik

Introduction
Manu Kaushik is a journalist working with the Financial Express, where he is part of the economy bureau. In his current role, he is responsible for covering a wide spectrum of key ministries and government departments, including corporate affairs, railways, skill development, and pharmaceuticals. His reporting involves closely tracking policy decisions, regulatory…Read More
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Manu Kaushik is a journalist working with the Financial Express, where he is part of the economy bureau. In his current role, he is responsible for covering a wide spectrum of key ministries and government departments, including corporate affairs, railways, skill development, and pharmaceuticals. His reporting involves closely tracking policy decisions, regulatory developments, and administrative changes that have a direct impact on the economy and the industry.
In addition to his focus on government institutions, Manu keeps track of developments in corporate pharma, as well as in the education and hiring ecosystems. His work often highlights emerging trends, industry shifts, and the broader implications of economic policies on businesses and the workforce.

Core Areas of Expertise: Government policies, insolvency-related news, ministry-level developments, education and hiring trends.

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Parliamentary Panel Urges Govt to Consider Return to Cost-Based Pricing for Essential Medicines
Panel urges govt to explore return to cost-based pricing of essential medicines

A parliamentary standing committee has recommended that the Indian government re-examine returning to a cost-based price fixation mechanism for essential…

By Manu Kaushik
August 7, 2026 19:04 IST
NFRA to unveil accounting changes for cross-border financial reporting

NFRA approves amendments to Indian Accounting Standard 21 to address accounting issues in hyperinflationary economies, aligning with IASB changes for…

By Manu Kaushik
August 6, 2026 23:59 IST
Railways uses 39% of FY27 capex budget in April-July 

Indian Railways invested Rs 1.15 lakh crore in the first four months of FY27, focusing on safety, capacity expansion, and…

By Manu Kaushik
August 6, 2026 01:30 IST
E-commerce export policy notified with strict oversight rules

FDI-backed entities can build inventory only against export orders received.

By Manu Kaushik
Updated: August 6, 2026 11:30 IST
Private investments to boost railway wheel manufacturing; India may turn a net exporter

Large private sector investments in India’s railway wheel manufacturing are set to boost domestic production, reduce imports, and position India…

By Manu Kaushik
August 5, 2026 19:54 IST
Govt yet to adopt AI for detecting shell companies: MCA

The government continues to use a rule-based system under MCA-21 for detecting suspicious companies and has not deployed any AI-based…

By Manu Kaushik
Updated: August 4, 2026 05:10 IST
NPPA fixes retail prices for 23 new drug formulations

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices for 23 new drug formulations including treatments for diabetes, cardiovascular…

By Manu Kaushik
Updated: August 4, 2026 05:14 IST
Parliamentary panel proposes mandatory NCLT insolvency benches, expands NFRA powers

A parliamentary committee proposes key changes to the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026, including mandatory insolvency benches at NCLT, enhanced…

By Manu Kaushik
Updated: August 4, 2026 05:13 IST
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‘Domestic reforms offer bigger economic gains than trade pacts’: Shanker Singham 

Competere CEO Shanker Singham explains why fixing domestic regulations, easing foreign investment restrictions, and avoiding an over-regulatory Digital Competition Bill…

By Manu Kaushik
August 2, 2026 22:48 IST
States Identify 822 ITIs Under ₹60,000-Crore PM-SETU Scheme; 178 Yet to Be Named
PM-SETU rollout picks up, but 178 ITIs are yet to be identified

Nearly a year after cabinet approval, states have identified 822 of 1,000 ITIs for upgradation under the ₹60,000-crore PM-SETU scheme.

By Manu Kaushik
July 31, 2026 19:42 IST
CDSCO Overhauls Pharma Export Rules: Mandates SRA Clearance for Unapproved Drugs to Boost Global Safety Standards
Drug regulator overhauls export norms; tightens checks on unapproved medicines

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has tightened India’s drug export NOC rules.

By Manu Kaushik
July 30, 2026 19:50 IST
Market Distortions Cost India $173.6 Billion Annually Despite Decade of Economic Reforms: Competere Report
India losing nearly $174 billion due to foreign investment restrictions, market distortions: Report

Despite jumping 25 places in global anti-competitive rankings since 2010, India suffers an estimated $173.6 billion economic loss annually from…

By Manu Kaushik
July 29, 2026 19:15 IST
CUTS International Cautions Against Ex-Ante Rules for Cloud Services Under Proposed Digital Competition Bill
Ex-ante rules for cloud services could hurt start-ups, investments: CUTS International

Think tank CUTS International has advised the Indian government against subjecting cloud services to ex-ante regulations under the proposed Digital…

By Manu Kaushik
July 29, 2026 18:22 IST
New Digital Competition Bill may target only Big Tech, Govt likely to retain ex ante framework.
New Digital Competition Bill may target only Big Tech, Govt likely to retain ex ante framework

Govt mulls higher thresholds to exclude start-ups, smaller firms

By Manu Kaushik
Updated: July 27, 2026 06:20 IST
To Settle CCI Probe, IndiGo Offers Crisis Management Plan, Automatic Refunds, and Slot Surrenders
IndiGo seeks to settle CCI case by offering refunds, slot surrender and crisis plan

To resolve an ongoing Competition Commission of India (CCI) probe into alleged abuse of market dominance, IndiGo has proposed key…

By Manu Kaushik
July 24, 2026 21:58 IST
NFRA Issues First AI Guidance for Statutory Audits: Human Accountability Remains Non-Delegable
NFRA’s first tech guidance warns auditors of AI risks

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has issued its first technology guidance on using generative and agentic AI in statutory…

By Manu Kaushik
July 24, 2026 21:02 IST
CCI Rejects Antitrust Complaint Against Eternal Over Food Delivery Pricing and Drip Charges
CCI upholds Eternal’s pricing model; quashes dominance abuse complaint

The Competition Commission of India has rejected a complaint alleging Eternal (Zomato) abused its market position through excessive platform fees,…

By Manu Kaushik
July 23, 2026 20:02 IST
US tariff threat keeps drugmakers on their toes

Move may unravel given US consumers’ reliance on India’s low-cost generics, analysts feel

By Manu Kaushik
July 22, 2026 22:08 IST
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