From DESH to the SEZ Amendment Bill (2024): Another Attempt at Revamping SEZ’s?
The proposed SEZ (Special Economic Zone) Amendment Bill (2024) marks yet another attempt by the Indian government to reform and improve the functioning of SEZ’s.
Category Public Finances and Macroeconomics
Planning for Tomorrow: Ensuring Financial Stability Through the NPS Vatsalya Scheme- 2024
India has a long tradition of implementing social welfare programs to cater to the varied needs of its population. The NPS (National Pension Scheme) Vatsalya, recently announced in the Union Budget 2024-25, is a notable initiative aimed at helping guardians and parents secure their child’s financial future.
US Fed Cuts Rates by 50 Basis Points: Impact on IPO Frenzy and Corporate Culture Concerns
The death of a young chartered accountant at EY brings attention back to corporate managers wielding unbridled power.
India’s Financial Landscape Post-US Rate Cut: Investment Opportunities and Risks
How should Indian monetary authorities respond, when the US Fed cuts rates, as it is widely expected to? Respond in kind or hold tight till any resultant financial turbulence is over? Cutting the repo rate or raising it is much of a muchness, and the most constructive response on the part of the RBI would be to let go of the government bond market and let Sebi regulate it, along with other securities.
Inflation, Interest Rates, and Growth: The RBI’s Tightrope Walk
Acceptance of a limited macroeconomic role of the Reserve Bank of India would legitimise greater government intervention in the economy, making neo-liberal economists unhappy. This is the central reason for not giving up inflation targeting or modifying it to suit Indian conditions, writes Prof. Arun Kumar.
Gender Budget Statement 2024-2025
In India, gender-responsive budgeting was first introduced in the 2005-06 budget process, and since then, the government has published annual Gender Budget Statements (GBSs).
The New Age of Crypto: India’s 2024 Regulatory Framework Unveiled
India's cryptocurrency regulation has undergone significant evolution over the past few years, characterized by a series of critical developments.