opinion Ease of doing business now an impetus to India’s growth India had ranked 133rd in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Report in 2009. In a decade it took a giant leap and was ranked 63rd in 2019. By Ankur Modi
opinion Is ‘composite’ bidding good for market? Maharashtra’s experiment with joint bidding for thermal and solar power is more likely to boost market concentration By Prasanna Mohanty
opinion RCEP not an option, still harmful for India India escaped this disaster by taking a prudent decision at the right time By Ashwani Mahajan
opinion MNC taxation and India’s dilemma India is left with no funding option to mobilise more resources and no growth engine to rely on except government capex to boost growth in FY25 and later. By Prasanna Mohanty
opinion How Abu Dhabi leverages art & culture for economic growth A cultural renaissance is sweeping across Abu Dhabi with the opening of World class museums, art galleries and a supportive ecosystem for global creative talent By Neeta Lal
opinion How to avoid the ‘middle-income trap’ Influx of Chinese machines, finished goods and components is mounting and will continue; it is time for open-door policy for investment and manpower for better outcomes. By Prasanna Mohanty
opinion Why many Indians are trapped in poverty, inequality 12 PSU banks collected ₹8,495 crore in penalties for minimum balance defaults between FY20-FY24, according to MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary By Prasanna Mohanty
opinion How path to ESG makes companies attractive to invest With a clear rationale that is grounded in value creation and proactiveness for the future, corporates are embracing their ESG-activity calendar By Vijayalakshmi Sridhar
opinion Weak consumption to hinder growth, private capex and jobs About 62.6% of the rural population of India has MPCE below the rural average of ₹3,773 and 64.5% of the urban population has MPCE below the urban average of ₹6,459. By Prasanna Mohanty
opinion Budget 2024: Roadmap for sustainable growth Budget 2024 lays the foundation for sustainable growth, economic development and all-round prosperity by focussing on employment, skilling, MSMEs, and the middle class. By Shashi Kiran Shetty
