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Relief from high power bills: Delhiites are chasing a mirage
A significant reduction in the Power Purchase Adjustment Cost levied by Delhi power companies have raised eyebrows due to their timing and magnitude On December 26, 2024, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) announced a reduction in the Power Purchase Adjustment Cost (PPAC) imposed by the three power distribution companies (discoms)...
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Farmers shunning use of nano-urea despite promotion
08 January 2025 | Uttam Gupta -
Capitalising on ‘China Plus One’: Will India step up?
01 January 2025 | Uttam Gupta -
State budgets on the brink: RBI sounds alarm
26 December 2024 | Uttam Gupta -
Slowdown in growth: Is it a temporary blip?
23 December 2024 | Uttam Gupta -
Call for fast-tracking WTO agricultural negotiations
17 December 2024 | Uttam Gupta -
Advancing the Centre’s liberalisation agenda
09 December 2024 | Uttam Gupta -
Freebies: A winning strategy or economic pitfall?
02 December 2024 | Uttam Gupta
Food subsidy: Go for direct transfer to curb leakages
Despite extensive measures implemented by the government, including digitisation, pilferage persists, revealing systemic flaws in how food subsidies are administered According to a Study titled ‘Rationalising Public Distribution System in India’ done by the Indian Council For Research On International Economic Relations (ICRIER), there was grain leakage under the Pradhan Mantri Garib...
Delhi discoms in crisis: Debt and regulatory gaps
A convoluted tariff regime, under-recoveries, power theft, and unpaid subsidies are threatening the sustainability of the Delhi discoms Delhi Government is looking at various options to address twin problems facing its three power distribution companies (discoms) namely BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), discom for South & West Delhi; BSES Yamuna Power...
Are e-commerce giants violating FDI norms?
As policymakers consider future regulatory steps, the ongoing ED investigation may serve as a pivotal moment in clarifying the regulatory framework for e-commerce operations in India Reportedly, on October 7, 2024, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the offices of half a dozen sellers operating on the e-commerce platforms of Amazon and...
Nutrient-based subsidy: Support and scrutiny balance
While companies have the flexibility to set their MRP, these prices remain under close government scrutiny, ensuring affordability without undermining competition Just around the time when the Rabi Crops season (October 2024 – March 2025) has commenced, there was a shortage of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) in many parts of the country. DAP...
Is the Government’s debt sustainable?
The Government should take recourse to borrowings only for the creation of long-term assets. This will help generate income streams that can help in servicing the loans Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that India’s general government debt - it comprises the debts of the Centre and states –...
Differentiating welfare schemes from freebies
As election pledges of freebies escalate, Modi Government issues a warning to States at the third National Conference of Chief Secretaries In the third National Conference of Chief Secretaries held in Delhi on 28th and 29th December 2023 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the central government cautioned...
Establishing a robust and resilient tax system
The Modi Government has successfully addressed all key aspects to ensure the strength and resilience of the tax system The robustness of the tax regime in a country can be tested by looking at its ability to engineer and sustain an accelerated growth in its GDP (gross domestic product); help the...
