New leadership models in the post-Covid world
23 Feb 2022 We need leaders who are analytical in approach and at home with the latest technology, along with a heart filled with empathy and a deep caring for society. Leadership has always taken the centre stage in any crisis situation and this has been most amplified during the black-swan pandemic event that the […]
Logistics Policy, a Game-Changer
19 Oct 2022 In addition to improving ease of living and doing business, the newly launched National Logistics Policy, along with other pillars of PM Gati Shakti, is set to ring in ease of moving in the country, ensuring speedier and seamless movement of cargo and people across modes of transport. Executed efficiently, it will […]
Women as Change Agents in Corporate India
11 Mar 2022 The Covid outbreak accentuated the gender divide with women, mainly from underprivileged backgrounds, bearing the brunt of the economic and social fallout. As we move towards a Covid-free India, the participation of women, particularly at the decision-making level, will steer the pace of social and economic revival to give shape to the […]
CoP-27 has Thrown Up Plenty of Opportunities for Indian Industry
24 Nov 2022 Negotiations at CoP-27 this year were under the shadow of an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape that is causing global energy worries, and the summit concluded on Sunday, more than a day later than planned, with a breakthrough decision on establishing a loss- and-damage fund that will be operationalized by CoP-28 in 2023. […]
Export-surge shows promise for $1 trillion ambition
24 Mar 2022 According to an analysis by CII, the highest export potential exists in the sector of electronics, which would continue to remain among the top globally traded items due to rising intensity of digitalization. A dynamic shift has taken place in India’s external engagement with the landmark achievement of the export target of […]
India’s trade pact with Australia will click: It ticks the right boxes
04 Apr 2022 The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), signed on 2 April, is in many aspects a path-breaking trade agreement for both countries. For India, the ECTA with Australia is the first agreement with a large developed economy of the world after more than a decade. Australia is also the third OECD […]
Why we need to decriminalise economic laws
08 Apr 2022 A stable, predictable and technology-enabled regulatory framework is imperative for a sustainable and attractive business environment. The key for economic and business legislations is to facilitate streamlined regulatory ecosystems and promote business. More so, laws should be enabling and encourage entrepreneurship rather than act as a deterrent. There is a need to […]
India’s G20 Presidency is a Unique Opportunity for Businesses
30 Nov 2022 The leaders’ declaration of the G20 Summit held in Bali this month talked about an ‘unparalleled multidimensional crises’ period that the world is currently experiencing. It pledged to enhance public investments while promoting private investments and strengthening multilateral trade. Many of its policy actions relating to the global economy, sustainable development and […]
Adaptation Plan to Tackle India’s Climate Risks
23 Dec 2022 Climate-related risks are on the rise, so companies need to upgrade operations, infrastructure and supply chains Recent UNEP estimations place adaptation financing requirements in the range of $140 billion to $300 billion by 2030 in developing countries alone. While international adaptation finance flows to developing countries reached $29 billion in 2020, clearly […]
Budget Must Rationalise, Simplify Taxation
28 Dec 2022 The last few years have been truly tumultuous for the global economy, with unprecedented economic and geopolitical developments. Within this changing external scenario, the Indian government has done well to maintain stability in tax rates. Today, the country is recognised for its strong growth performance and continued potential to contribute to global […]