Opinion
Farm distress stalks the growth story
Farm-laws repeal notwithstanding, states will continue to pursue agri-reforms
Bridging learning divide outcomes in online education
According to a recent UNESCO report, only 22% schools had computing equipment and only 19% internet facility. Of this, only 14% rural schools had internet as compared to 42% in urban areas.
A rate cushion for compensation expiry
GoM likely to propose GST rate-hikes that prop up states’ finances; processes, too, must be made simpler
Mushrooming of joint initiatives causing fragmentation of WTO’s rule-making function
Several countries, including India, have so far stayed out of the JI negotiations, on the principle that these initiatives lack a multilateral negotiating mandate and are an attack on the fabric of mu
Making sense of the cash imperative
Five years after DeMo, despite the digital-transactions boost, currency in circulation is high. Demographics, uncertainty in pandemic times have contributed
Expect modest outcomes from WTO’s upcoming ministerial
The EU’s unwillingness on Covid-related IPR waiver, attempts to improve the interim agreement on public stockholding of grains, etc, are tricky hurdles
Sebi’s investor charter–Towards investor protection and grievance redressal
Investor charters are a step in the right direction as they recognise and accentuate the role played by Sebi’s grievance redressal mechanisms
End of the agri-reforms road?
The repeal of the farm laws may not mean that. Indeed, this bold ‘step back’ could pave the way for more inclusive and long-term reforms
Driving internet inclusion & safety
India Internet Governance Forum aims to achieve these goals, with multi-stakeholder engagement
WTO’s 12th Ministerial Conference: The road to Geneva
A raft of issues relevant for India will come up for discussion at the WTO ministerial
RBI lends weight to digital lending
It believes there are serious issues with lending practices and is, therefore, spelling out the rules
Repeal of farm laws: A setback to agriculture reform process
The government must now hold discussions with all farm leaders (both for and against the laws) to arrive at a long-term solution
Pushing exports behind the sustainability veil at WTO
Despite the urgency of addressing climate change, global trade rules should not be allowed to create more imbalances and stunt the prospects of economic growth in developing countries
RBI report: Lending is trust. Digital, a layer
The RBI report on digital lending has suggestions on ensuring customers borrow from only verified mediums, and fintech firms that fall under the purview of digital lending include credit and BNPL play
From Plate to plough – Repeal of farm laws: Tactical retreat or surrender?
The net result of the move is likely to be a slowing down of economic reforms that are desperately needed to propel growth
Buy-back tax inhibits business efficiency
Instead, abolish this and ensure shareholders pay tax on any income from buy-back
A controversy in the making?
For the purposes of levying Social Welfare Surcharge, imports enjoying ab initio exemption should not be viewed with the same lens as imports on payment of duty using scrips
Front-loading tax devolution: Centre does its bit, over to the states now
Higher than budgeted devolution of taxes to the states more than makes up for fuel-levy cuts
Across the Aisle by P Chidambaram: Happy With My Hinduism
The first line is inscribed on the walls of the United Nations. The poem is believed to reflect the way of life of the Tamils 2,000 years ago and earlier.
Inside Track: What’s behind Trinamool’s latest move in UP?
Even in UP, Banerjee has given the Congress something to think about. The TMC’s latest recruits include Kamalapati Tripathi’s grandson Rajesh Pati and his great grandson Lalitesh Pati.
Not a pleasant exit: Tim Paine and the sexting scandal
Australia Test cricket captain Tim Paine’s exit comes less than three weeks before the start of the Ashes
Milking synthetic biology
The significant scientific effort and VC investment in synthetic-biology-led dairy products ought to be of some interest in India
RBI is right, need to move with caution on cryptocurrencies
The underlying tech may be transformative, but cryptos’ impact on financial markets needs clarity
India must not swallow the bait
The Revised Draft on disciplining fisheries subsidies has weak provisions on special & differential treatment for developing nations, turning its back on the negotiating mandate
More than trade: Why India resists an investment facilitation agreement in WTO
Proponents are the new Vamanans (the Vishnu avatar) who demand ‘three feet of land’ & occupy ‘the whole of three worlds’ of entry, admission and non discriminatory treatment
Banks shouldn’t only be pleasing investors
RBI watching banks’ strategic decision-making closely will red-flag systemic risks
The bathwater and the baby
Data regulation must balance the need for privacy and gains from open data. The state must embrace its role as a data generator and disseminator.
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