Farmers Need More Than Loan Waivers

Source : www.thehindu.com Date : 2018-12-30 OPINION Relevant for: Indian Economy Topic: Agriculture Issues and related constraints What is the problem? After the recent Assembly elections, the new governments in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh announced farm loan waivers, a key promise. Last year, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu announced waivers as farmers were…

The Latest Buzz Around E-Commerce

Source : www.thehindu.com Date : 2018-12-29 OPINION Relevant for: Indian Economy Topic: Issues relating to Growth & Development – Foreign Capital, Foreign Trade & BOP The new clarification issued by the government regarding FDI in e-commerce has created a furore among firms in the sector and their vendors alike. Here is a lowdown on the new…

The Shape Of Growth Matters

Source : www.thehindu.com Date : 2018-12-27 OPINION Relevant for: Indian Economy Topic: Issues relating to Planning & Economic Reforms While there are many refreshing improvements in NITI Aayog’s ‘Strategy for New India @ 75’ from the erstwhile Planning Commission’s plans, there are also concerns about some of the strategies recommended. The intent to change the…