Tuesday, 21 March, 2023
TopicEase of doing business

Topic: ease of doing business

The big picture: Maharashtra ahead in FDI, but stability & Delhi hand helping Gujarat catch up

+TFP Manasi Phadke -
Industry insiders from both states cite complacency on the part of Maharashtra & political instability in the state following 2019 election as reasons for Gujarat's improving prospects.

World Bank discontinues ‘Doing Business’ report after probe finds data altered to favour China

Pia Krishnankutty -
The probe revealed that top World Bank officials, including then-Chief Executive Kristalina Georgieva, applied 'undue pressure' on staff to boost China's ranking.

‘Process is punishment, govt loves paper’: MSMEs call out unease of doing business in India

Nikhil Rampal -
Entrepreneurs on social media have been listing pain points of sustaining businesses in India, noting the many compliances and how digitisation hasn't made processes particularly easy.

What’s behind the Rs 3,500 cr investment dispute between Kerala govt & Kitex Garments

Remya Nair -
Here's a look at the controversy, the political factors that may have been in play, and what the state is planning to do to restore the faith of investors in the state.

This is NITI Aayog’s blueprint to make India a global manufacturing hub

Sanya Dhingra -
After consultations with the Centre and states, Niti Aayog has prepared a roadmap to make India a manufacturing hub, and build physical infrastructure in the country.

Andhra, MP lead states in reforms-for-loans but they all stay away from tough power sector

Remya Nair -
Finance ministry statement says Andhra & Madhya Pradesh have completed three of the four reforms proposed by Modi govt, which makes them eligible for incentives offered by it.

World Bank corrects ease of doing business rankings after data probe, India isn’t affected

Eric Martin -
The World Bank said the data changes were 'irregular' because they were made outside of the appropriate review process and were not justified by the publication’s methodology.

Taskforce under PM, zero paperwork, policy certainty — GoM’s tips to boost manufacturing

Remya Nair -
The Group of Ministers also recommends building a brand ‘Credible India’ by avoiding arbitrary policy making at central, state and district levels.

UK industry keen on India ties despite Covid, but regulatory barriers pose a big challenge

Jayant Krishna -
The findings of the UK India Business Council’s Doing Business in India Report 2020 are positive, despite Covid-19, Brexit and the economic slowdown.

It was easiest to do business in Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Telangana in 2019

Remya Nair -
The rankings for 2019 saw Gujarat slip five spots to number 10 while Karnataka entirely fell out of the top 10.
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Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

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What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.
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Economy

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

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New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

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In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

Snehesh Alex Philip -
As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

National Interest

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

Shekhar Gupta -
No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.

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