News: Public issues in capital markets are the route for corporate finance. Contents1 How the trends of capital markets in India are changing post-liberalisation?2 The easing of the issue of shares by private companies.3 Liberalization of rules for foreign direct and portfolio investment.4 What is the reason for low dependence on the public issue? How… Continue reading The capital market: Then and now
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Why online gaming in India needs regulation
News: Online gaming has flourished during the pandemic. The average time spent on online gaming has gone up almost 65% from pre-Covid levels. More than 43 crore people have spent time on virtual gaming. In light of this, this industry needs to be regulated in India. Moreover, regulation of online gaming will not only open… Continue reading Why online gaming in India needs regulation
Trade defence: On anti-dumping duty on Chinese goods
News: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently notified the imposition of anti-dumping duty on five products manufactured in China, including certain aluminium goods and some chemicals, for five years. Contents1 What is the rationale behind this move?2 What is the anti-dumping duty?3 What are some related concerns?4 What is the way… Continue reading Trade defence: On anti-dumping duty on Chinese goods
Strengthening IBC
News: The need for quicker resolution of insolvencies cannot be overemphasised. It makes capital more efficient, improve credit culture, and help boost growth. In this light, it is encouraging to see that the government is consistently working to strengthen the IBC by addressing the emerging gaps. Recently, it proposed another set of changes that would… Continue reading Strengthening IBC
What the pandemic has taught us about the economics
News: Economy is affected by two types of shocks exogenous and endogenous. Exogenous shocks are those that come from outside the system, like the COVID-19 pandemic. Endogenous are those which come from within the system, like the 2008 North Atlantic financial crisis. What are the economic lessons that one can draw from the pandemic? The… Continue reading What the pandemic has taught us about the economics
Farm reform: the Achilles’ heel of any Indian government
News: The withdrawal of the farm laws has pushed back reforms that could have helped in commercializing this sector. The farm reforms did not introduce anything that was not happening in the pockets of the country already. Yet, reforms have been rejected for vested interests. Reversal of these reforms will hamper the growth of the… Continue reading Farm reform: the Achilles’ heel of any Indian government
Transforming lives-The job creation potential of livestock transition
News: Around the world farmers are transitioning from livestock operations to plant-based operations. Why are farmers all over the world transitioning from livestock to plant based production? Demand for plant-based products is growing. Farmer specific issues-Animal farming usually has exploitative contracts, with poor working conditions, low income, high vulnerability to market forces and extreme stress. … Continue reading Transforming lives-The job creation potential of livestock transition
Panel to explore withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland is a step in the right direction. Centre must build on it
News: Recently, the Centre’s decided to constitute a panel to consider withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Nagaland. The panel will be headed by the Additional Secretary (Northeast) from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The AFSPA panel has to submit a report in 45 days. Earlier, the Nagaland Assembly passed… Continue reading Panel to explore withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland is a step in the right direction. Centre must build on it
The cold truth about India’s income inequality
News: Recent the World Inequality Report has shown that India has very high levels of inequality. It also shows that the gap between the people at the top and bottom of income scale is higher in India than the USA, UK, China. Read the detailed findings of the report here. What are the… Continue reading The cold truth about India’s income inequality
Our expanding gig economy must treat workers fairly
News: 50 women partners of Urban Company’s (UC) salon and spa vertical are protesting against policy changes that will come into effect from January 2022. These, they claim, will affect their ability to earn and are therefore unfair labour practices. UC, India’s largest home-services provider, has filed a lawsuit in Gurugram’s district court against the… Continue reading Our expanding gig economy must treat workers fairly
