Synopsis: The conventional global tax system is changing, with several countries, including India, imposing a digital service tax and participating in a new global initiative to modernize tax rules. Why there’s a need for new global tax framework? The new tax framework seeks to tackle digital economy firms in particular since they do not easily… Continue reading How new global tax rules may reshape India?
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Swooping down on algorithms
Synopsis: China’s draft rules on regulating recommendation algorithms address pressing issues. Lessons for India. Contents1 Introduction2 What are China’s management provisions?3 What are recommendation algorithms?4 How do recommendation algorithms work?5 What are some negative implications of such algorithms?6 What lessons can India take from this?7 What is the way forward? Introduction China has pursued aggressive… Continue reading Swooping down on algorithms
More companies pledge ‘net-zero’ emissions to fight climate change, but what does that really mean?
Synopsis: “Net-zero emissions” is in the news, and government leaders and CEOs are under pressure to discuss as to how they’ll reduce their countries’ or businesses’ impact on climate change. Contents1 Introduction2 What does net-zero emissions actually mean?3 How companies claim net-zero emissions?4 Then, why carbon credits draw criticism?5 Why do net-zero emissions matter?6 How… Continue reading More companies pledge ‘net-zero’ emissions to fight climate change, but what does that really mean?
Changing the agri exports basket
Synopsis: India has the potential to become a global leader in the food processing sector, by making changes to Agri export basket. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current scenario of agriculture?3 How export from agricultural sector has evolved over the years?4 What are the challenges still existing?5 What is the way forward? Introduction The Indian… Continue reading Changing the agri exports basket
Jack Ma’s point on collateral-free lending holds relevance in India
Synopsis: The opportunities that cash-flow-based lending offer can have a profound influence on easing some of the constraints on smaller enterprises Contents1 Introduction2 What criticism did Jack Ma levy on traditional credit disbursal?3 What alternative did he suggest?4 Why Jack Ma’s vision holds significance for India?5 How the shift towards cash-flow-based lending can revolutionise Indian… Continue reading Jack Ma’s point on collateral-free lending holds relevance in India
Focus on agri-exports
Synopsis: Reforms that needs to be undertaken to achieve full potential of Agri exports in India Introduction The pandemic-driven supply shortage of farm goods and the resultant inc in price in the global market had given India an opportunity to strengthen its Agri-exports. Consequently, rice exports almost doubled to an all-time high of 9.5 million… Continue reading Focus on agri-exports
How sustainable is India’s exports boom?
Synopsis: The rise in exports has sparked hopes of a swift post-pandemic recovery, but there are reasons to be cautious. Introduction August was the fifth straight month when India’s goods exports exceeded $30 billion. In the last five years, other than this ongoing run, it crossed $30 billion in just one other month i.e. March 2019… Continue reading How sustainable is India’s exports boom?
How effective is CPCB in its management of e-waste?
Synopsis: In this article, we will discuss the e-waste generation in India, roles and responsibility of CPCB and actions needed by CPCB to manage it. Contents1 Introduction 2 What is the scale of e-waste generation in India?3 Who is responsible for managing e-waste in India? 4 What are shortcomings in e-waste management in India? 5 What are the… Continue reading How effective is CPCB in its management of e-waste?
The difference education makes to what the salaried earn in India
Synopsis: Earning variations can be explained by education but our problem of educated unemployment deserves deeper examination. Contents1 Introduction2 Why people continue to invest in higher education?3 How education makes difference to the salaried in India?4 What does this analysis of rural and urban worker reveal? Introduction Unemployment among educated youth has been high in… Continue reading The difference education makes to what the salaried earn in India
Gig economy workers need more protection of their rights
Synopsis: India needs to create more formal jobs and provide protection to gig economy workers through labour reforms. Introduction Three years ago, CEO of Walmart had said that the Flipkart-Walmart combination would generate 10 million jobs in India, which is roughly equal to India’s annual job creation requirement. But, Flipkart didn’t say these jobs would materialize… Continue reading Gig economy workers need more protection of their rights
