Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the aim of the scheme?3 What is the purpose of inclusion of intermediate products?4 How the incentives will be categorized? What is the news? Recently, Cabinet gave approval of a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the textile sector that is expressly targeted at the man-made fibre (MMF)… Continue reading The success of the PLI is likely to hinge on how entrepreneurs weigh the risk-reward equation
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Government approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles
What is the News? The government of India has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles. Must Read: About Production-Linked Incentive(PLI) Schemes About the PLI Scheme for textiles Objective: To attract investments in the production of in-demand textile products like man-made fibre (MMF) fabric, garments and technical textiles. To make Indian textiles more… Continue reading Government approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles
Decoding asset monetisation
Synopsis: Govt recently launched its NMP project. The article throws light on what NMP exactly is and what it is not. Introduction The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) is a bold initiative. But we should first understand what the NMP is and what it is not. The NMP is not about the sale of government-owned assets.… Continue reading Decoding asset monetisation
Making them pay: About the regulation of Big techs
Synopsis: A law to regulate app store operators is key to check Big Tech’s monopolising nature. Introduction Recently, South Korea made an amendment to its Telecommunications Business Act. The Act aims to prevent app store operators, such as Google and Apple, from forcing app developers to use their in-store payment systems. It will also check… Continue reading Making them pay: About the regulation of Big techs
The long and the short of the NMP
Synopsis: Pertinent questions, in the light of the recently announced NMP, have been raised in the article. Questions are related to the impact of NMP on ordinary citizens, whether NMP was the only option before the govt, and whether public sector enterprises are actually inefficient. Contents1 Background2 How will NMP impact the citizens of India?3… Continue reading The long and the short of the NMP
Public sector banks and corporate governance
Synopsis: Issues that are hampering the performance of PSBs, consequences and the way forward. What are the issues affecting the performance of PSBs? Delay in appointments of CEO’s and MD’s of PSSBs: In the recent past, after the MD and CEO of Bank of Baroda stepped down, his successor took charge after 100 days. Whereas,… Continue reading Public sector banks and corporate governance
Another IBC fix? (On a Code of Conduct for CoC)
Synopsis: Regulator’s proposal for code of conduct for the Committee of Creditors (CoC) deserves scrutiny. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the IBBI’s recommendations in its discussion paper?3 Why a code of conduct is needed?4 Why a code of conduct might not be the solution?5 What is the way forward? Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of… Continue reading Another IBC fix? (On a Code of Conduct for CoC)
National monetization pipeline betrays narrow outlook
Synopsis: Monetisation of assets to generate value is a step in the right direction, but the underlying problems and challenges that led to underutilization of these assets need to be ascertained too. Proper execution of NMP based on a policy which is refined gradually as per the feedback received is the way forward. Background Read… Continue reading National monetization pipeline betrays narrow outlook
Govt sets exports target for textile industry at $100 bn, up from $33 bn
What is the News? The Union Minister for Textiles has asked the textile industry to set an aim to increase textiles exports three times from the present export value of $33 billion to $100 billion of textiles exports. India’s Textile and Apparel Industry: India is among the world’s largest producers of Textiles and Apparel. The… Continue reading Govt sets exports target for textile industry at $100 bn, up from $33 bn
From Legs to Minds – ” On Software industry in India”
Synopsis: Regulatory simplicity allowed Indian software services and start-up ecosystems to flourish. Hence, to grow, India needs to cut regulatory cholesterol and spend the next 25 years unleashing the entrepreneurial energies of 1.3 billion Indians. Introduction In 1893, during a sea journey to attend the World Parliament of Religions and a Technology Expo, Swami Vivekananda convinced Jamsetji… Continue reading From Legs to Minds – ” On Software industry in India”
