Indian Economy
Introduction: The article speaks about how the Indian Railways has been in the news lately for the introduction of Vande Bharat trains, but the larger picture of the serious issues confronting the Indian Railways should not be overlooked. The article delves into two areas of concern in freight and passenger fronts where progress needs to […]
Introduction Rulemaking is a difficult task, and emerging technologies can be particularly challenging to regulate due to rapid changes History is filled with laws that curtailed innovations, from the internet to mobile phones India is taking a measured approach to regulating virtual digital assets, with a recent notification extending anti-money laundering provisions to virtual digital […]
Introduction: The Supreme Court has modified its judgment to have mandatory eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of a minimum one kilometre around protected forests, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the country. In this context, this article will analyze the reasons behind this modification and its implications. Reasons for Modification: ESZ cannot be uniform across the country […]
Introduction Indian households’ financial surpluses parked in small savings schemes operated by banks and post offices get a significant boost this quarter. The government has raised the returns on most such schemes by 0.1 to 0.7 percentage points. This constitutes the third successive hike in the rates that are reset each quarter. The hikes follow […]
Introduction: Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced changes in the data localization provision in the latest version of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill. The changes aim to provide multiple choices to innovators and startups for accessing the best technology and pricing on storage. Changes […]
Introduction: The article discusses the state of the Indian economy, which RBI officials say remains resilient despite uncertain global conditions. The officials cite several factors supporting the economy, including a rebound in contact-intensive services, a projected bumper rabi harvest, fiscal support for infrastructure, and corporate investment in select sectors. Resilience of Aggregate Demand: RBI officials […]