Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/dealing-with-covid-19-pandemic-three-distinct-ways-in-which-india-differs-from-the-world/2149257/ India differs from the world on three counts: falling Covid-19 cases despite rising mobility, low fiscal support and high inflation Two, India has
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GeM: Govt purchase of Covid kits, sanitisers, more declines 60% in Nov from Amazon of public procurement – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/msme-eodb-gem-govt-purchase-of-covid-kits-sanitizers-more-declines-60-in-nov-from-amazon-of-public-procurement/2149626/ Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: The volume of orders placed has also been on a steady decline. For medical category goods, the
One of the worst performing Sensex stocks in 2020 could now be turning a corner; is it time to buy? – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/market/itc-share-price-worst-sensex-stocks-in-2020-gaining-momentum-now-should-you-buy/2149581/ Shares of FMCG major ITC have faced a lot of heat from investors in 2020 for being one of the worst performing Sensex
‘Small businesses slowed down in late March but didn’t stop and are now turning around with vengeance’ – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/cafe-sme/msme-eodb-small-businesses-slowed-down-in-march-but-didnt-stop-and-are-now-turning-around-with-vengeance/2149537/ Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: Amid the Covid crisis, small shops rose to the occasion. Astoundingly, their deep legacy learnings of their
Economy grows but households’ sentiment hit in November; consumers face a double whammy – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/economy-grows-but-households-sentiment-hit-in-november-consumers-face-a-double-whammy/2149518/ While employment fell by 0.9 per cent or 35 lakh during the month, only 4.3 per cent of the households reported an increase
Power minister says inefficiency in state discoms a barrier in investment; check how much loss they suffer – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/power-minister-says-inefficiency-in-state-discoms-a-barrier-in-investment-check-how-much-loss-they-suffer/2149550/ Inefficiency in billing and collection is the major reason for losses in the distribution companies. Power minister R K Singh today said that
Amazon: The economics of scale: The Amazon, Airtel, and Apple of tomorrow is a small business today – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/the-economics-of-scale-the-amazon-airtel-and-apple-of-tomorrow-is-a-small-business-today/articleshow/79691276.cms Synopsis–China’s success as a manufacturing exporter is partially attributable to scale, but historically, India’s policy environment has been allergic to large businesses. Across
kirana stores: Indian kirana stores will continue to be dominated by standalone shops, this time around with an online avatar – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/indian-kirana-stores-will-continue-to-be-dominated-by-standalone-shops-this-time-around-with-an-online-avatar/articleshow/79692171.cmsSynopsis The ability to adapt quickly to ever-changing needs, a new phygital approach for safer purchase is helping mom and pop kirana stores maintain
Rs 1.58 lakh cr given to 4.05 m borrowers under ECLGS: Finance Ministry – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/fm-reviews-progress-of-various-schemes-under-3-packages-banks-sanction-rs-2-05-lakh-cr-to-msmes/articleshow/79714498.cmsSynopsis This information was provided during a comprehensive review of implementation of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with secretaries of
Excluding investments in Reliance Jio, FDI in Indian telecom sector now at all-time low – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/excluding-investments-in-jio-telecom-fdi-at-all-time-low/articleshow/79711017.cms SynopsisDigital company Jio Platforms, which also houses telecom business Jio Infocomm and e-commerce venture JioMart, is the 67% controlled subsidiary of Ambani’s Reliance
How India got PDS delivery right during the pandemic – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/how-india-got-pds-delivery-right-during-the-pandemic/2148293/ During Covid crisis, the country’s technology-driven PDS swiftly came to the fore by successfully scaling up to distribute almost double the quantity of
Demand for gold loans slows down after recording a good growth in the second quarter: CSB Bank chief – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/banking-finance/demand-for-gold-loans-slows-down-after-recording-a-good-growth-in-the-second-quarter-csb-bank-chief/2148227/ The Thrissur based lender said its gold loan portfolio grew by Rs 1,100 crore in the second quarter, an increase of 30% quarter-on-quarter
The farmers protest a wee bit too much–economic times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/the-farmers-protest-a-wee-bit-too-much/ET Edit Quick takes, analyses and macro-level views on all contemporary economic, financial and political events. It is unfortunate that the farmers protesting against
Fiscal deficit range rather than a point is need of the hour for India, says NK Singh – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/fiscal-deficit-range-rather-than-a-point-is-need-of-the-hour-for-india-says-nk-singh/articleshow/79681332.cmsSynopsis In November, the 15th FC had submitted its final report for the five year period from FY22-26 which included recommendations of a roadmap
Indian consumers to face more hikes in petrol, diesel prices – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/indian-consumers-to-face-more-hikes-in-petrol-diesel-prices/articleshow/79681158.cmsSynopsis Rising crude oil prices push up rates of refined products such as petrol and diesel, which have already risen by Rs 2.6 per
Agitating farmers can learn a valuable lesson from India’s sugar industry and reap rewards – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/meenakshi-saraogis-industry-farmer-business-model-in-the-sugar-sector-could-hold-a-bigger-lesson/articleshow/79681866.cms SynopsisAt a time when the controversy of the day revolves around whether India needs farm disintermediation, the long-established case study of the sugar
Samsung to invest Rs 4,825 cr to shift China mobile display factory to India – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/samsung-to-invest-rs-4825-cr-to-shift-china-mobile-display-factory-to-india/articleshow/79683077.cmsSynopsis The UP government’s cabinet headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved special incentives to Samsung Display Noida Private Limited on Friday. NEW DELHI:
Centre appeal to farmers: No ego, willing to talk, end stir | India News,The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/farmers-threaten-blocking-railway-tracks-as-govt-presses-for-further-dialogue-7099855/ “We are against the three laws. We will block railway tracks if the Prime Minister doesn’t listen to us,” said Boota Singh, chairperson,
Grain and chaff: The Hindu Editorial on Dilli Chalo farmer protests against new agriculture laws – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/grain-and-chaff-the-hindu-editorial-on-dilli-chalo-farmer-protests-against-new-agriculture-laws/article33302466.ece The Centre must first implement its proposals before continuing talks with the farmers Both sides unrelenting in their contradictory positions, an agreement between
Restricting foreign capital in banking sector a mistake: Abhijit Banerjee – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/foreign-capital-can-bail-out-banking-sector-abhijit-banerjee/article33297433.ece ‘No dearth of ‘bad jobs’; we need skill upgradation for better jobs’ Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee has said that restricting capital infusion in
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