Sugar’s bitter aftertaste
How the commodity can swing elections, fund political parties, and transform policy in the world’s largest democracy.
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September 2018
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Cabinet clears policy to promote new methods of hydrocarbon production
The move is aimed at improving the country’s energy production using new technologies. The incentives provided under the policy will expire in 10 years.
5G launch: Impact on economy could be $1 trillion by 2035
Panel, set up to prepare road map for 5G roll-out, has said that the impact of the next generation cellular communications technology can help India leapfrog traditional barriers to development.
Industry cheers draft e-commerce policy
Besides creating a facilitative environment for e-commerce, the draft seeks to put homegrown players on an equal footing with global players.
India’s proposed offset policy: Can it be the new dawn?
India’s offset policy was meant to reduce imports and promote self-reliance in defence manufacturing. But it continues to be a highly import-dependent nation for its military equipment requirements.
Lobbying: Legalise it, my lords!
For far too long, lobbying the government has carried a stigma in India. Is it time to legalise lobbying and make it a recognised profession in the country?
Swamy and foes
Why India Inc.’s biggest companies hate his guts.
Painting in oil
How India’s economic landscape would transform if it didn’t have to import petroleum.
Nothing to cheer
While revenues for individual companies have increased since 2011, profits have not. Larger companies, with better pricing power, have fared better than their smaller counterparts.
