Source: Indian Express Relevance: Issues related to Privatization of Railways Synopsis: Private sector’s interest should be taken care of if Indian railways (IR) wants to attract private capital. Contents1 Background2 Possible reasons3 Risks and constraints4 Core issue5 Suggestions Background On July 1, 2020, the Indian Railways launched the formal process of inviting private parties to… Continue reading Why Indian Railways failed to attract private players to run trains?
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Bankruptcy code reforms must be handled with special caution
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Improving the Insolvency and bankruptcy law. Synopsis: Rather than focussing too much on haircuts and debt recovery, IBC should focus on maximization of value, as intended originally. Few suggestions for reforming the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. Contents1 Background2 Too much focus on haricuts3 Should haircuts be fixed?4 Suggestion/Measures Background… Continue reading Bankruptcy code reforms must be handled with special caution
An urban jobs safety net
Source: TheHindu Relevance: Impact of COVID on economy & employment Synopsis: The article signifies the need to formulate a wage employment-based national urban livelihood scheme on lines of MGNREGA. Impact of COVID on the economy World Economic outlook report presents a grim picture of the global economy. It states that – all of the world countries… Continue reading An urban jobs safety net
Investing in degraded forest land for the health of our economic system
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Importance of effective management of land resources. Synopsis: Arresting forest land degradation can help India achieve its SDG targets in a most cost-effective manner. Significance of a healthy forest ecosystem and its benefits. Contents1 Context2 Impact of forest land degradation3 Significance of the forest ecosystem4 Way forward Context Speaking at… Continue reading Investing in degraded forest land for the health of our economic system
Focus on food processing
Source: Business Standard Relevance: issues related to Food processing sector in India Synopsis: If India intends to catch up with developed countries where a sizeable part of the produce is processed to add value, then the government needs to address the constraints faced by the food processing industry swiftly. Contents1 Background2 Government measures 3 Constraints faced 4… Continue reading Focus on food processing
Animal Spirits Are Back (On upsurge in investment)
Source: Times of India Relevance: Private investment to boost economic growth post-COVID Synopsis: The post-demonetisation, post-GST, and post-Covid economy is witnessing the rise of a new middle sector among Indian companies, that want to grow. Contents1 Context2 Reforms 3 Other factors4 Suggestions/Measures Context The pandemic that caused economic damage all over the world has led most… Continue reading Animal Spirits Are Back (On upsurge in investment)
Why central government schemes to improve financial position of discoms have not worked?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: issues related to assistance schemes for discom sector Synopsis: Due to the problems associated with reform-linked assistance schemes, an alternate approach would be to provide only transitional financial support to all discoms, which are privatised under the private-public partnership mode. Contents1 Context2 Failure of assistance programs3 Situation has worsened4 Issues with… Continue reading Why central government schemes to improve financial position of discoms have not worked?
The climate crisis: An opportunity for India
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Fighting climate change. Synopsis: Global warming threat has opened a new path to growth for India that will only advance its economic prospects. Contents1 Background2 India’s role3 A transformed eco dev strategy4 Way forward Background IPCC’s 6th Assessment report has unambiguously stated that various significant impacts of climate change have already… Continue reading The climate crisis: An opportunity for India
Can we offer a credible strategy for the reduction of emissions?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Understanding India’s strategy for COP26 (UN Climate Change Conference) meeting at Glasgow in Nov 2021. Synopsis: With the recent IPCC report highlighting code red for our planet, India needs to evolve its emission reduction strategy too. A brief look at the India’s current strategy, why it needs changing, associated challenges and potential… Continue reading Can we offer a credible strategy for the reduction of emissions?
The silent rise of Small Finance Banks (SFBs)
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Financial inclusion and measures taken by RBI Synopsis: Challenges faced by SFBs and Criticism against them Contents1 Background2 Evolution of Small Finance banks3 Idea behind SFBs4 Criticism of SFBs5 Challenges faced by SFBs Background SFBs have grown rapidly since RBI first carved out this category half a decade ago in Indian… Continue reading The silent rise of Small Finance Banks (SFBs)
