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Market reality is catching up to the tech startup ecosystem

News: In recent years, India has been witnessing the growth of the start-up ecosystem which has been in overdrive for the past few years. What are the factors that have led to growth in the start-ups in India? On the supply side, the start-ups were able to find cheap money, and they also benefitted from… Continue reading Market reality is catching up to the tech startup ecosystem

Bringing MSMEs into global value chains

News: Recently, World MSME Day was celebrated on June 27 for giving attention to the MSMEs. Just like any other large businesses in India, they have also contributed to growth and achievements. About the micro-small and medium enterprises (MSME) MSMEs are privately owned enterprises with less than Rs. 50crore in investments in plant and machinery… Continue reading Bringing MSMEs into global value chains

India has emerged as a major buyer of Russian crude. But some caution is in order

News: India is the third-largest importer and consumer of oil in the world. Recently, a few private-sector refiners decided to import larger quantities of crude oil from Russia. Historically India imported oil and crude from Iran, Iraq and Russia. Last month, Russia became India’s second-largest oil supplier by overtaking Saudi Arabia. Contents1 About crude oil… Continue reading India has emerged as a major buyer of Russian crude. But some caution is in order

M Venkaiah Naidu writes: Without  soil conservation, there is no food security

News: Recently, Sadhguru, a spiritual leader, had launched an initiative known as “save soil campaign”. In addition, he also completed 100 days of solo biking across many countries to promote concerted action on saving soil. What are the factors that have led to food security? The agricultural modernisation has led to improvement in the crop… Continue reading M Venkaiah Naidu writes: Without  soil conservation, there is no food security

What India needs to do to reduce its fertiliser bill

News: In 2021- 22, India’s import of fertilisers touched an all-time high of $12.77 billion in fiscal terms. What are the factors that make India fit for agricultural activities? India has no dearth of land, water and sunshine to sustain vibrant agriculture. India is abundant in all these resources. For example: (1) India’s land under… Continue reading What India needs to do to reduce its fertiliser bill

Open network for digital commerce

News: The government of India announced the launch of the pilot phase of open network for digital commerce (ONDC) in five cities in late April. The aim was to “democratise” the country’s fast growing digital e-commerce space that is currently dominated by the two U.S.-headquartered firms — Amazon and Walmart. Contents1 What is ONDC?2 What… Continue reading Open network for digital commerce

The problems plaguing thermal power generators

News: On June 10, India’s power demand touched a record high of 211 MW even as the coal shortage continued with coal stocks available only for eight days. Consequently, the Ministry of Power directed the power-generating companies or ‘gencos’ to use imported coal for 10% of their requirement, failing which their domestic supplies would be… Continue reading The problems plaguing thermal power generators

Crude oil diplomacy

News: Recently, a few private-sector refiners decided to import larger quantities of crude oil from Russia. This is likely to impact India’s Crude oil diplomacy and diplomatic standing with Western allies and West Asia, currently the country’s top suppliers. Last month, Russia became India’s second-largest oil supplier by overtaking Saudi Arabia. Why there is an… Continue reading Crude oil diplomacy

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