Direct Tax in India – Need, Challenges, Government Measures
Direct tax contributes to a significant portion of the government’s revenue. However, with the growing economic crisis due to the coronavirus outbre…
Economy
National Energy Policy – Need, Issues, Solutions
The International Energy Agency, in its India 2020 Energy Policy Review, has recommended adoption of NITI Aayog’s Draft National Energy Policy, whic…
MSME Sector in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat Package & Credit Guarantees – Explained
As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat package, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 13 announced measures to help support and revive the micro, sma…
Role of Food Corporation of India (FCI) amidst Pandemic – Explained (updated)
The nationwide lockdown since March 25, 2020 can potentially create food shortages and hunger issues for more than 2/3rd of the Indian population whic…
Gold Monetization Scheme & Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme – Success or Failure?
India has been one of the largest markets for gold. Its growing affluence is making the demand to grow even more. Gold has an important place in the c…
[Updated] Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India
Despite the slowdown in the global economy, inflows of foreign investment into India has not been impacted. In fact, India is among the top 10 recipie…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Recession & Impacts – Explained in Layman’s Terms
For the first time since the Great Depression, both advanced economies and developing economies are facing recession due to COVID-19 pandemic. India is not exempted…
Yes Bank Crisis – Causes, Consequences & Measures
On 5th March 2020, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had imposed a 30-day moratorium on the YES Bank, superseded the bank’s board and appointed Prasha…
