Synopsis: Earning variations can be explained by education but our problem of educated unemployment deserves deeper examination. Introduction Unemployment among educated youth has been high in India for some years now. Despite consistently rising unemployment, youngsters continue to invest in education because over their lifetime, they expect to earn more compared to people with low… Continue reading The difference education makes to what the salaried earn in India
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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
Utilize a rear-view mirror for further telecom reforms
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. Background – Read here: Telecom sector reforms – Explained, pointwise What are some past telecom disputes that happened in India? The 2G case: The 2G case was… Continue reading Utilize a rear-view mirror for further telecom reforms
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. Introduction Recently National Statistical Office (NSO) Situation Assessment of Agricultural Households report was released. It throws up interesting data which can also be used to guide the agriculture policies for the future. What are the key findings of the Survey?… 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. Introduction Recently, Supreme Court questioned the government on vacancies in the National Company Law Tribunals (NCLT), and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). What are the… 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. What is the significance of Private investment? Private investment is the most important source of economic and cultural dynamism in a country. Most gross domestic product (GDP) and most jobs… 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. What are the important decisions taken during the GST Council’s 45th meeting? Concessional rates for Essential medicines: The council extended concessional rates for several drugs, such as Remdesivir, used to treat Covid-19. It also reduced duty… 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. Introduction Private 5G networks, where the infrastructure is used exclusively by devices authorized by the end-use organization, such as those within factory premises, are becoming a growing business in the global telecom landscape. Last year, Germany issued 5G private licences to over 33 companies to run… Continue reading Private 5G networks: The next battle call
