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What ails Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

After two years of deliberations, a parliamentary panel submitted its recommendations on India’s Personal Data Protection Bill. Let us see what implication it may have on privacy rights of citizens

Will India be able to attract global chipmakers with $10 bn incentive?

India has announced a $10 billion incentive plan to woo global chipmakers. But, will semiconductor manufacturers walk down the red carpet rolled out by the government and set up factories here?

How worrying is record-high wholesale price inflation?

An RBI survey showed that households can expect inflation to rise further in the near and medium-term. Wholesale prices also surged to a decade high in November. Find out if it is a cause of concern.

Why’s India short on registered investment advisors?

India has just about 1,324 registered investment advisors for an investor base of over five crore. What is the reason for this? Is it SEBI’s rules or investors’ reluctance to pay for advice?

What does the industry expect from upcoming GST council meet?

The Centre is likely to convene GST Council meeting next month. On the agenda will be a rationalisation of taxes and inverted duty structure for certain goods. Find out what to expect from the meeting

What does a scheduled bank status mean for Paytm Payments Bank?

Post a choppy IPO debut, Paytm received the RBI nod to operate as a scheduled payments bank. How does it change things for the company? This report makes sense of Paytm Payments Bank’s new status

How is India’s private helicopter market faring?

The crash of the military helicopter carrying the country’s chief of defence staff and 13 others brought the focus on civilian choppers. Find out how the private helicopters fared in India over the ye

Will vaccine crunch hurt India’s ongoing fight against Covid-19?

Serum Institute is going to cut down production of Covishield as there’s no order from the govt. But some states don’t have enough vaccine in store. Find out if India is well-stocked to fight Covid-19

Will Indigo EGM settle spat between co-founders for good?

The spat between IndiGo’s Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal may be coming to an end. The airline has called an EGM to amend clauses in Articles of Association which has been a thorn in their relations

Is India getting its act together on privatisation?

The govt’s privatisation policy aims to keep minimum presence in specified strategic sectors and privatise the rest. Let us find out how the Centre is moving ahead with its mega privatisation plan

Is Google facing less scrutiny in India than Facebook?

Google has mostly avoided controversies that have plagued its rival Facebook in India. What is the reason for Google enjoying a gentler political environment despite its size? Let’s take a look

Are India’s super rich ring-fencing their wealth using trusts?

India’s super-rich are planning to pass on the reins to the next generation by setting up management trust. Is it to avoid the succession battle or the trust route can better ring-fence their wealth?

Vaccine hoarding by some countries leading to new Covid-19 variants?

Just as we thought that we were out of the woods, the threat of a new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, has started looming large. Let’s take a look at the factors that have contributed to the crisis

What do Q2 GDP numbers say about India’s economic recovery?

India’s GDP grew by 8.4% in the second quarter of this financial year, a major rebound from economic contraction last year. Let’s look at what the growth numbers mean for India’s economic recovery

Is legalising MSP a panacea for India’s agri-troubles?

The Parliament has passed the Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021. But farmer unions are demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support price of crops. Is legalising MSP a magic bullet to address farmer woes?

Why’s govt keen on keeping 26% stake in PSBs it wants to privatise

The govt is set to privatise two state-run banks, but may hold on to a 26 per cent stake. What merits does the government see in this stake and will this complicate its efforts to attract investors?

Is a drop in India’s fertility rate bad news for the economy?

Govt data reveal that India’s fertility rate is declining. It is now lower than replacement levels -- implying a population decrease in the years to come. Will it hurt the economy in the long run?

A look at the key Bills coming up in Parliament’s winter session

The government is set to have a busy winter session at the Parliament with cryptocurrency Bill, privatisation of two public sector banks and more on the agenda. This report takes a look at them

Will Indian conglomerates also go the General Electric way?

Johnson and Johnson, GE and Toshiba recently announced split into multiple entities. Do the demands of an emerging market like India require a different approach? Let’s find an answer to this question

Will Airtel’s tariff hike turn a corner for India’s telecom sector?

Airtel took a bold step of raising tariffs by 25% starting this Friday, notwithstanding the risk attached to it. Does this mean brighter days ahead for the telecom sector? Take a look at this report