Innovation Index: K’taka is top state again, Delhi best among UTs
The innovation scores also show a positive correlation with the gross state domestic product (GSDP), meaning higher economic growth leads to more innovation and the...
Government completes tripartite talks on labour codes
A provision under the OSH Code exempts workers from labour laws if employed in establishments with less than 50 workers.The government on Wednesday completed tripartite...
Big jump in CPSE capex, Q3 matches H1
Three dozen CPSEs, with capex plan of at least Rs 500 crore, invested Rs 2.9 lakh crore or about 60% of their annual capex target...
Govt extends transmission charge waiver for solar projects facing delays
At present, as much as 13,816 MW solar plants are being constructed through auctions conducted by the Centre.In a bid to provide relief to renewable...
DBT scheme for fertiliser subsidy may be rolled out in FY22
Currently, the government releases subsidy amount to fertiliser manufactures periodically, based on Aadhaar-authenticated sales via point of sale (PoS) machines, which was rolled out from...
TN urges Centre to allow states borrow up to 5% of GDP in 2021-22
The transition back to fiscal targets should be a gradual glide path over two to three years.The Tamil Nadu government on Monday urged the Union...
Tax transfer to states down a fifth
Tax devolution to states stood at Rs 3.34 lakh crore in April-November this fiscal compared with Rs 4.22 lakh crore in the year-ago period. Though...
Kharif season: Most crops being sold below MSP
Mandi prices of most crops have consistently been below their minimum support prices (MSPs) throughout this kharif season.The harvesting is about to come to an...
Union Budget 2021: Need higher focus on demand revival, boost in growth engines to spur Covid-battered economy
Finance Minister Sitharaman said the forthcoming Budget 2021 will be like no other in the past and will help India emerge as the engine for...
ESG, elections, fiscal support: 6 macro factors to watch as India plans to vaccinate 30 crore people
In 2021, the sheer scale and efficacy of inoculating 7 billion people with billions of doses of vaccine will be truly unprecedented. By Sachchidanand ShuklaIf...