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The Foreign Exchange Regulation Act extended controls to “the use or disposal of — or dealings in — coin, bullion, securities or foreign exchang
The resolution emphasised on support for cottage, village and small-scale industries by restricting production for large players, differential taxatio
The law declared “in the public interest” — a term that would get echoed over the next five decades for several laws and policies, to mean the c
While building institutions is hard, maintaining them is even harder.
Through the Minimum Wages Act, the Parliament declared that governments — not economic agents — would decide the amount of wages paid.
A five-decade-old issue — concentration of economic power, dominance in the hands of the few and the resultant inequalities — remains alive even t
“Nationalisation,” Indira Gandhi proclaimed, “is necessary for the speedy achievement of these objectives.”
In terms of outcomes, the first decade of coal nationalisation saw “political patronage of mafia activities” and bureaucratic corruption.
From 1972 to 2002, the journey of GIC — from nationalisation to a general insurance monopoly to opening up to private competition and finally to bec
While the ostensible reason for nationalisation and the obliteration of all competition was unfair practices of the companies and the protection of po
Intermingled with ONGC’s corporate structure was India’s strategic goal of energy security, the route to which was through global acquisitions.
An analysis of the agenda papers and records of the first 50 meetings indicates the dominance of a central economic thought, articulated by the prime
Initially offered by post offices and branches of select public sector banks, today, most private sector banks can offer the provident fund scheme to
Possibly enthused by the socialist celebration of nationalisation as a silver bullet for all things market, the nationalisation of textile mills faile
The Special Economic Zones Act was, and still remains, a difficult legislation to turn into action.
The intellectual framework for high taxes was set by Finance Minister C.D. Deshmukh in his 27 February 1953 Union Budget speech, where he set up the T
भारत अपनी ‘आर्थिक संरचना’ को इन नई हक़ीक़तों के हिसाब से �
भारत अपनी ‘आर्थिक संरचना’ को इन नई हक़ीक़तों के हिसाब से �
Even short of nuclear war, it is open to debate if India, the preponderant South Asian military power, has the capacity to beat Pakistan at this juncture.
Argentina stands at a defining crossroads as it goes to the polls amid economic woes
The cow is a symbol of reverence for many in Indian society.
Washington’s hostility towards Beijing may bring benefits to India, but a breakdown in China-U.S. ties would be catastrophic for the world
Sooner than later, India will have to start evaluating its e-governance projects. And in the near future, the focus will shift to the outcomes of e-governance initiatives.
Earlier during his stint in office nearly 10 years back, Ranil Wickremesinghe had mooted the idea of building a bridge - literally - across the Palk Strait, linking his country to India. Now that he is back as prime minister and as part of a 'cohabitation arrangement' but through political consensus, unlike in the past, the two governments could consider reviving the proposal for mutual and greater benefits.
In India, the line separating social cost and benefit from private benefit and cost is blurred, leading to less than ideal outcomes for both citizens
It is for time to tell whether the suggested reforms will lead India to play a prominent role in the post-pandemic economic recovery.
India’s decarbonisation plans rest on its ability to generate green energy. Until then, the energy transition path till 2070 will remain at best, a
The majority of Muslim leadership in India has, all along, been always in favour of a nationwide ban on cow slaughter, but somehow successive regimes
India must seize the moment and rebuild the bilateral relationship
The Indian stance on Palestine is a non-issue, specifically for Israel, which knows India’s views are mostly steeped in its own domestic politics.
This Environment Day, India can focus on adopting an actionable framework that will ensure the creation of an agile, green, and resilient medical supp
New Delhi, Tehran and Moscow could coordinate their efforts on Afghanistan as the US exits
That is the question that should be uppermost in the minds of analysts as they analyse the outcome of Pakistani President Gen.Pervez Musharraf's visit to India from April 16 to 18, 2005, and compare it with his first visit in 2001, which ended in a fiasco at Agra.
Rationing of gas makes the development of a unified gas market impossible. This means the prevalence of a dozen price levels confounding all - buyers and sellers, and investors on both sides. The spin-off leaves India struggling with the most poorly developed gas infrastructure.
On the eve of President George W. Bush's visit to India and Pakistan, both sides are racing to complete the nuclear agreement announced in the July, 18, 2005 communiqué between Bush and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh the time he reaches
The 2008 terrorist attack came during a sustained period of high economic growth in India.
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) was formed to foster socio-economic cooperation between its seven member nations – India, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The group signed a free trade agreement (FTA) in 2004, but the pact is still not operational due to the lack of consensus on certain key issues. Some members like India are keen to finalise the terms of t
SEBI’s recent retraction of the requirement of separating the roles of Chairperson and MD raises some key questions about India’s corporate govern
George Perkovich is of the view that India is not a major power today though it definitely enjoys a substantial measure of autonomy. The essence of his argument can be summarised as follows:
Modi's visit to Germany and France will give him an opportunity to discuss key political issues relating to Ukraine and the Middle-East. India is feeling the indirect impact of the Russian estrangement from Europe as this has led to closer strategic ties between Moscow and Beijing.
A multi-stakeholder approach that includes actors such as the government, private sector, and community needs to be adopted to improve the air quality
India and France must start looking together at the region and the world. A Franco-Indian vision document could be a vital first step towards developing a cooperative framework for stability and security in the region. And the relationship must be purposeful, nimble and creative.
The elimination of nuclear weapons is a pre-condition for peace in the 21st century. This was the key message delivered by the Hon'ble Senator Douglas Roche, renowned campaigner for nuclear disarmament in his address to Indian experts at the ORF campus in New Delhi.
We really do not understand inflation stickiness in India since 2010. However, the silver lining is that oil prices may not rise any further following the shale gas revolution in the US. The Finance Minister can certainly do something about growth and possibly pray for lower inflation.
The Indian Himalayan Region, spanning 12 Indian states, has long been absent from the centre stage of Indian policy.
Certainly, the Government of India should vehemently object to Lakhvi's release, as it has rightly done. But to expect that such objections will have any substantive impact on Pakistan, is silly. India must keep its guard up.
A more concerted and intensive engagement will serve both India and Indonesia well
Expanding investments, collaboration between departments, fostering public-private partnerships, and engaging the community are crucial for health care in India
