Synopsis: Article takes a look at the history of telecom disputes in our courts, which shackled the sector’s potential, and lessons that governing institutions must avoid going forward. Contents1 Background2 What are some past telecom disputes that happened in India?3 What were the implications of 2G and AGR cases?4 What is the way forward? Background… Continue reading Utilize a rear-view mirror for further telecom reforms
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India must shed obsession with ‘marginal farmers’. Their future lies outside farms — in dairy, poultry, food retail
Synopsis: Farming is best left to those who can do it well. Better fewer, but better. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key findings of the Survey?3 What does the data imply?4 What should we do for the rest of the farmers? Introduction Recently National Statistical Office (NSO) Situation Assessment of Agricultural Households report was released. It… Continue reading India must shed obsession with ‘marginal farmers’. Their future lies outside farms — in dairy, poultry, food retail
Ease of doing business at risk if issue of appointments to tribunals is not resolved
Synopsis: Article discusses the vacancies in the tribunals and how it’s affecting the Insolvency and bankruptcy code’s actual purpose to resolve the debt. Timely appointment will make strict time-bound insolvency resolutions a reality. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the implications of the vacancies? 3 Why a slower resolution process is bad? 4 What steps can be taken? Introduction … Continue reading Ease of doing business at risk if issue of appointments to tribunals is not resolved
An existential crisis for the banking sector?
Synopsis: The business model of banks is under threat. Hence, both banking and market regulators must take a close look at the evolving landscape. Introduction Corporate India has cut its debt burden. They are replacing high-cost debt with cheap money, raised from the market, and sale of assets. Since 2016, RBI has been insisting on… Continue reading An existential crisis for the banking sector?
New hope in private investment?
Synopsis: After long, India has witnessed an increase in private investment. This article explains the reasons for the current shift and significance of Private investment. Contents1 What is the significance of Private investment?2 What is India’s story w.r.t private investment?3 What is the reason for declining Private investment?4 Why States cannot offset private sector roles… Continue reading New hope in private investment?
Structural changes in GST
Synopsis: Several important decisions taken during the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s 45th meeting in Lucknow last week. Contents1 What are the important decisions taken during the GST Council’s 45th meeting?2 Why the compensation won’t be extended beyond 2022?3 What is the reason for low revenue collection?4 What are the impacts of low revenue… Continue reading Structural changes in GST
Thailand’s approach for sustainable development and building back better
Synopsis: Thailand’s SEP offers a practical path towards achieving sustainable development in the post-pandemic world. Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic caused severe social and economic disruption and also changed the living standards of the people. It has also slowed down the global effort to drive forward sustainable development and achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals… Continue reading Thailand’s approach for sustainable development and building back better
Private 5G networks: The next battle call
Synopsis: Should India enable the private 5G networks? A brief look at the issues involved. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present situation in India?3 Should govt auction spectrum for private 5G networks?4 Why there’s a difference of opinion?5 Should India enable private 5G networks? Introduction Private 5G networks, where the infrastructure is used exclusively by devices authorized… Continue reading Private 5G networks: The next battle call
National Monetisation Pipeline shows promise — and limits
Synopsis: Article focuses on two issues – How much should the government expect to raise from the Asset Monetisation plan? And, whether the plan likely to increase the efficiency of the economy? Contents1 Background2 How much should the government expect to raise from the Asset Monetisation plan?3 Will the plan enhance the efficiency of the… Continue reading National Monetisation Pipeline shows promise — and limits
A Job to do: On unemployment in India
Synopsis: Employment opportunities need to expand in areas where labour is deployed to deliver higher productivity for enterprise and higher returns to labour. Contents1 Introduction2 What are some concerns regarding unemployment in India?3 What is the impact of rising unemployment?4 What is the way forward? Introduction India’s unemployment rate in August was 8.3 per cent… Continue reading A Job to do: On unemployment in India
