Impact of new wage code on employees largely positive
Mixed views were expressed by various experts on the impact of the new wage code on the pay packets and the retirement benefits of employees/workers. They also said it is…
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RBI calls for targeted policy support for export
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has suggested that the government should boost exports with a targeted policy support on an urgent basis. In his statement post the Monetary Policy…
Government will focus on doers not talkers to lift post-Covid economy
As Bharat starts the “unlock” process with the daily Covid 19 cases coming down, the Centre’s focus will shift on doers who can implement existing and new schemes announced under…
PLI Scheme has potential to position Bharat in Global Value Chain
Budget allocation of $20 billion to 13 core sectors of the economy, under the PLI scheme will encourage incentive-led manufacturing base and has the potential to position Bharat in global…
Karnataka to allow export units’ functioning from today: CM
With the Covid spread getting controlled, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday indicated that some relaxations would be given to enable export units to function smoothly, but restrictions will…
Amul demands ban on PETA
Amul Vice-Chairman (VC) Valamji Humbal has asked PM Narendra Modi to ban NGO PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) citing a conspiracy by such international NGOs to ruin the…
Bharat’s eight core industries’ April production rises over 56%
Base effect led to Bharat’s eight major industries’ output sky-rocketing during April 2021. The Index of Eight Core Industries’ reading for last month showed an expansion of over 56 per…
Rise of a budding Indo-Pacific community after Covid breathes fresh life into BIMSTEC
The Covid 19 pandemic, which continues to be a cause for concern for South Asian as well as Southeastern countries, is set to provide a common thread for a Bay…
Homegrown micro-blogging app Koo raises $30M
Homegrown micro-blogging platform Koo on Wednesday said it has raised $30 million in Series B funding, led by Tiger Global. Koo has garnered nearly 60 lakh downloads in just a…
Doubts over RCEP rise as EU decides to halt investment agreements with China
Will the much-hyped Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) inked in November last year between 15 countries including China finally see the light of the day? After the European Parliament voted…