Make TReDS more inclusive: Need to revisit the participation threshold to allow more fintech NBFCs TReDS, a digital platform, was set up to be a catalyst for the growth of MSMEs by bringing in transparency… February 23, 2022 02:30 IST
Truly revolutionising telecom: Govt must stop thinking of the sector from a revenue-maximisation perspective After 2016, the industry’s quarterly AGR revenue has bounced back for the first time, reaching levels prevailing before The Great… February 23, 2022 02:15 IST
Living with SARS COV-2: A ‘SMARTER’ strategy against Covid-19 California’s new strategy spells out key components of the response to Covid-19 as it moves towards endemicity. February 23, 2022 02:00 IST
Startups must agree to more pre-IPO disclosures In the absence of profits, KPIs will help gauge if valuations demanded by the companies are warranted. February 23, 2022 01:45 IST
A good start for green hydrogen Transmission charge waiver, banking provisions, etc, are welcome; need usage mandates & electrolyser PLI now. February 22, 2022 06:00 IST
Smuggling: The creepy enemy of a self-reliant economy A 2019 study by the FICCI stated that large-scale smuggling in five key industry sectors alone resulted in a loss… February 22, 2022 05:50 IST
Look at ‘unskilled’ as ‘differently skilled’ The larger question to ponder is: Do many of our current jobs in the market really need any prior skilling… February 22, 2022 05:40 IST
Vouching for a less cash India The e-RUPI has become a multi-use voucher that can be used till such time the value is reduced to zero,… Updated: February 23, 2022 13:24 IST
Making green hydrogen cost-competitive: Waiver of central transmission charges is a good first step in enabling green hydrogen in India According to analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), the cost of green hydrogen production could drop… February 21, 2022 06:00 IST
My first lesson in macroeconomics A central bank focused on the weaker sections of society would always err on the side of tightening monetary policy… February 21, 2022 05:45 IST
Performance enhancer: PLI alone can’t change the game Performance-linked incentives may attract investors to India, but cost-of-doing-business must improve to ensure long-term investment February 21, 2022 05:30 IST
India-UAE CEPA: Bridging the Gulf after 10 years India’s CEPA with UAE is a good beginning; time has come for a higher level of ambition Updated: February 21, 2022 11:39 IST
Across the Aisle by P Chidambaram: There are jobs, discover them Where are the jobs for the unemployed? They are hidden in plain sight. On March 31, 2021, there were 8,72,243… February 20, 2022 06:15 IST
Fifth Column by Tavleen Singh: Confusing Islam with Islamism All of last week the conversations on social media were about why Muslim girls should be prevented from going to… February 20, 2022 05:45 IST
The game is afoot! Nail-biting finishes, secret deals, and rival golf leagues: These days are just packed The inaugural DGC Open will be held at the Delhi Golf Club next month. The $500,000 event will be the… February 20, 2022 02:30 IST
Surveying India’s economy: Digitisation of data-recording should permit better, frequent tracking of wide range of data The evolution of numerous safety net schemes during the pandemic is seen as part of the Agile approach, providing a… February 18, 2022 03:45 IST
Inflexion Points: A macro conversation about a mega transformation Substantial growth potential lies in renewable energy, including green hydrogen, and electric mobility, including batteries and charging stations February 18, 2022 03:15 IST
NSE lessons for corporate governance Need a larger probe; the case underscores dangers of vesting board and management powers in one person Updated: February 18, 2022 12:15 IST
