The US Senate’s move towards clearer digital asset regulation underscores India’s ongoing struggle to establish a comprehensive framework, risking a growing regulatory gap in the emerging markets. A move by US Senate Majority Leader John Thune to end debate on…
India’s recent implementation of ethanol-blending and digital payment reforms underscores the crucial role of inclusive processes and institutional safeguards in ensuring policy durability and public acceptance amidst resistance and technical challenges. A familiar principle of public administration is being put…
India’s poultry sector is experiencing an accelerated growth driven by increasing demand for chicken and eggs, with healthier eating trends and urbanisation supporting profitability despite rising feed and energy costs. India’s poultry sector is benefiting from a sustained appetite for…
Rising prices of new luxury vehicles and a weakened euro are driving Indian buyers towards certified pre-owned cars, with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi experiencing notable growth in their used-car segments amid currency and cost pressures. Rising prices for new luxury…
Pakistan’s federal revenue authority has increased withholding tax rates on digital content creators not on the Active Taxpayers List, signalling a tougher stance to formalise the booming online influencer sector. Pakistan’s tax authorities have tightened the rules for social media…
Gujarat’s GIFT City is positioning itself as India’s international financial hub, attracting foreign investment through new incentives, cutting-edge AI applications, and eco-friendly initiatives, all aligned with the country’s ambitions for global financial integration. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has cast…
As India celebrates 80 years of independence, its evolving role on the world stage is driven by economic strength, strategic leverage, and domestic reform, positioning it as a key player in shaping the future international order. As India marks 80…
Despite gradual improvements in board diversity, India’s largest listed companies still have a stark underrepresentation of women in chief executive and managing director roles, highlighting ongoing barriers to gender parity at the top. India’s top 500 listed companies employ only…
The BJP-led West Bengal government aims to overhaul its industrial policy by prioritising direct land purchase over compulsory acquisition, seeking to attract investment while maintaining public trust amidst the shadow of past protests. West Bengal’s new Bharatiya Janata Party government…
India’s electricity consumption is expected to jump by up to 7.5% this fiscal year, driven by record-breaking heatwaves and decreased rainfall, placing unprecedented strain on the country’s power system, according to Crisil Intelligence. India’s electricity demand is set to climb…
India has dropped to sixth position in the IMF’s nominal GDP rankings amid currency depreciation, but officials highlight ongoing reforms and robust domestic growth prospects which aim to elevate the economy’s potential despite short-term rankings reshuffle. India has fallen to…
Despite increasing practical similarities and combined scale, India’s plans to merge key infrastructure funding bodies, NaBFID, IIFCL, and NIIF, are stalling due to departmental jurisdiction disputes within the finance ministry, challenging the nation’s infrastructure financing consolidation efforts. India’s push to…
