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Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Listing on Stock Exchanges

In News Recently the draft guidelines were issued by the Finance Ministry for Regional rural banks (RRBs) listing on stock exchanges. RRBs play a crucial role in credit disbursement in remote areas. More about the news According to the draft guidelines issued by the Finance Ministry, Regional rural banks (RRBs), will be eligible to list […]

India-UK Business Relations: Issues & opportunities

In News U.K. India Business Council (UKIBC) has recently recommended the Indian government on reducing its red tapism. More about the recommendations Legal and regulatory processes: Legal and regulatory impediments in India continue to be a source of “frustration” for investors looking to set up or expand operations in India.  Land acquisition and “regular delays” […]

India’s Potential in Tourism Sector

In News  Recently ,The National Conference of State Tourism Ministers ended with the adoption of the “Dharamshala Declaration” which affirms commitment toward developing “sustainable and responsible tourism” and positions India as a “global leader in the tourism sector by 2047”. Potential of Tourism Sector In India Tourism and Hospitality sector is one of the largest […]

8 years of ‘Make in India’ Programme

In News ‘Make in India’ recently completed 8 years since its inception. More about the news Make in India, the flagship program of the Government of India that aspires to  Facilitate investment,  Foster innovation,  Enhance skill development, Build best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure, Protect the intellectual property, Make India digital, Create healthy relationships with various countries, Provide […]

Push for Semiconductor Industry

In News The government recently modified the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the development of a semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in India. The scheme aims to make India’s $10 billion chip-making initiative more attractive to investors. More about the Modified Scheme About: The new scheme seeks to harmonise government incentives for all technology nodes […]

National Technical Textiles Mission

In News The Ministry of Textiles recently cleared 23 strategic research projects that fall under the flagship programme ‘National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM). More about the news The research projects are worth around Rs 60 crores.  Among these 23 Research projects,  12 Projects of Speciality Fibres having application areas in Agriculture, Smart Textiles, Healthcare, Strategic […]

National Logistics Policy 2022

In News The Prime Minister recently unveiled the National Logistics Policy 2022. Policy Highlights Aim: To ensure seamless movement of goods and services across the country and cut elevated logistics costs, often considered the biggest structural bottleneck for both external and internal trade in India. About Logistics Sector: Logistics encompasses planning, coordinating, storing, and moving […]

India: 5th largest Economy

In News Recently, India surpassed the UK to become the world’s fifth biggest economy. Key Highlights Leaving behind UK: India leaped past the UK in the final three months of 2021 to become the fifth-biggest economy.  The calculation is based in US dollars, and India extended its lead in the first quarter, according to GDP […]

Electronics Production in India

In News Recently, the government launched a report titled ‘Globalise to Localise: Exporting at Scale and Deepening the Ecosystem are Vital to Higher Domestic Value Addition’.  Major Highlights About: The report is prepared by India Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), in collaboration with India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA)  Significance: This report […]

Ethanol Blending in Petrol

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India announced that India has achieved its target of blending 10% sugarcane-extracted ethanol in petrol, ahead of schedule.  About Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, Prime Minister rooted for energy independence, Aatmanirbhar (self-sufficient) in the energy sector.  India is one of the […]