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Despite its shortcomings, the current procurement regime is gaining in terms of farmer, crop and geographical coverage. That is why fear of it being dismantled is triggering protest

Government spending, both Centre and States, must focus on raising capacity and lowering costs

While the govt claims there is no conflict of roles, the NFRA’s recent consultation paper has stirred a hornet’s nest

Modi government’s recent steps will help MMF segment evolve but is it enough for India to regain ground globally?

Using technology to solve agriculture problems is good but issues like the digital divide and privacy must be addressed

It appears so, thanks to strong supply of vaccines and the inoculation drive

Recently there was news that Freshworks — a Chennai- and Silicon Valley-based Software as a Service (SaaS) provider has filed for IPO in the US. We ...

Only a totally united Opposition can make a dent in the BJP’s hold over the country

With internationally designated terrorists in the Afghan govt, it is going to problematic, especially for India, to deal with it

Greater value must be placed on the work of nurses, technicians, orderlies, cleaners, and morgue workers in hospitals, as well as the extraordinary efforts of patients’ relatives to secure and fund care

As good as it getsThe Centre’s decision to clear all tax refund dues of exporters under various schemes amounting to a whopping ₹56,027 crore was ...

A biennial FIFA World Cup is sure to devalue this marquee event

With UP elections nearing, will BJP hike sugarcane support price?

Managing the currency, even with capital controls & pro-active monetary policy, is a big ask. Why not allow the rupee to rise?

We have learned to blame a lot on Covid-19. Depression, students not studying, restaurant failures, travel woes, and the list can go on. Here is one ...

Driving and economic simulations are remarkably similar

A development model that doesn’t erode animal habitats is key

As the Covid-19 vaccination drive is gaining momentum, the focus is now to the opening up of the economy including sectors like travel and ...

Conventionally, it is private investment that drives capitalism. But in recent times, in the US and China, it is public investment that has been the driving force

The quality of the statistics of a country is a measure of its goodness, say the authors

The draft rules have been framed, but resistance from Discoms, cross-subsidy and transmission charges are challenges

In its current form, it is unlikely to remove polluting vehicles off the roads and revive automotive demand