Rush of measures to drive economy
02 Feb 2021 Amidst these extraordinary circumstances, the Union government has presented a pragmatic and forward-looking budget that offers avenues for our country to be supported through the current pandemic. The government has adeptly balanced the tightrope walk to increase spending, without going overboard, by focusing on critical sectors such as healthcare and infrastructure. Given […]
A ‘never before’ budget for ‘never before’ times
02 Feb 2021 Union budget 2021-22 will be a memorable one, being the first budget of the decade, the first digital budget and one coming after an economic contraction. Excellent articulation of the six pillars of health and well-being, infrastructure, inclusive growth, R&D and innovation, minimum government maximum governance and human capital lent credibility to the […]
Assessing Inclusion in Corporates: CII-GPTW Workplace Inclusion Index
09 Feb 2021 Over the last few decades, with the greater movement of people within the country, especially from rural to urban areas, and availability of better educational opportunities, CII set up the Indian Women Network (IWN) and India Business and Disability Network (IBDN) as vehicles to champion and promote diversity and inclusion practices among […]
‘Atmanirbhar’ in Defence Production
16 Feb 2021 Since its opening for private sector participation in 2001, the Indian Aerospace and Defence Sector has grown steadily. In recent years, it has marked its presence, albeit in a small way, in the global market as well. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the Defence Industry in the same manner as in other sectors […]
Budget 2021 puts green recovery at the centre of policy framework
18 Feb 2021 The Union Budget 2021-22 presents a structured approach to put our country on the path of green recovery post the Covid-19 pandemic. The Budget has a long-term vision for this decade on environmental sustainability. It is marked by wisely planned investments in the control of air pollution, providing potable water, deep-sea biodiversity […]
Potential for the defence industry
24 Feb 2021 2020 was a tough year for the industry, filled with challenges and unprecedented circumstances not seen in nearly 100 years. The Covid-19 pandemic has been a great leveller, affecting everyone, regardless of organisational parameters including size, maturity, geographical locations or individual parameters including age, gender, race and country of residence. Thankfully, with […]
Britain Meets India: Trends on UK Investments in India
25 Feb 2021 India and the UK share strong historical ties and a multifaceted relationship, especially in the areas of trade and investments. The India-UK partnership has strengthened over the years and was upgraded to Strategic Partnership level in 2004. The Partnership aims to expand cooperation across priority sectors such as defence, space, science and […]
Budget boost for Science, Tech and Innovation
02 Mar 2021 Science, technology and innovation are the bedrock of a knowledge economy. The strides we have taken in these areas thus far have largely contributed to the success of the healthcare management during the Covid-19 pandemic. Taking cognizance of this, the Union Budget 2021-22 emphasised on strengthening the R&D and innovation, technologies and […]
A privatization plan that heralds the rise of the Indian elephant
04 Mar 2021 One of the many highlights of the Union Budget for 2021-22 was the bold resolve of the government to push for an aggressive privatization policy of public sector enterprises (PSEs), which would seek to unlock their potential to create wealth in India’s economy. In view of the urgency to realize the target […]
The New World of 5G
08 Mar 2021 5th generation mobile network or 5G has lately been the star of the telecom industry. The much-talked-about new generation wireless standard is designed to be integrative, connecting devices and machines all around us. Before we begin to understand the what, why, and how of 5G, let’s quickly recap the four generations of […]