RBI must focus on growth amid global turmoil
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RBI must focus on growth amid global turmoil | Policy Circle
The #RBI must follow the lead of the #Fed and other central banks that have moderated rate hikes and end the #reporate hike spree for now. #globalrecession #inflation #gdpgrowth
$5 trillion economy: 5 states will contribute most to India’s dream
https://www.policycircle.org/economy/india-5-trillion-economy-dream/
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$5 trillion economy: 5 states will contribute most to India’s ambitious target | Policy Circle
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka will contribute more than half to $5 trillion economy dream. #India #GDP #$5trillion
Digital governance: Lessons from Estonia to India, rest of the world
https://www.policycircle.org/industry/estonia-lessons-for-digital-india/
https://www.policycircle.org/industry/estonia-lessons-for-digital-india/
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Digital governance: Lessons from Estonia to India, rest of the world | Policy Circle
Data confidentiality, data availability, and data integrity – focus on these three pillars of information security helped #Estonia become the most digitised nation.
Regulation of e-pharmacies: India can draw from global best practices
https://www.policycircle.org/industry/regulating-indian-e-pharmacies/
https://www.policycircle.org/industry/regulating-indian-e-pharmacies/
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Regulation of e-pharmacies: India can draw from global best practices | Policy Circle
An outright ban on e-pharmacies goes against the government’s intent to create a digital infrastructure as a driver of India’s long-term growth. #industry #ecommerce
RBI does not rule out future repo rate hikes
https://www.policycircle.org/economy/rbi-repo-rate-remains-same/
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RBI does not rule out future repo rate hikes | Policy Circle
RBI has taken a pause after a series of repo rate hikes amounting to 250 basis points, in view of the uncertainties facing the global economy.
NCDs present the biggest challenge to ‘health for all’
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NCDs present the biggest challenge to ‘health for all’ | Policy Circle
Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, account for 64.9% in all deaths in India and 74% of deaths globally.
World Health Day 2023: Aware consumers key to universal healthcare
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World Health Day 2023: Aware consumers key to universal healthcare | Policy Circle
World Health Day 2023 is an opportunity to raise awareness about healthy food choices and policies that promote access to nutritious, and sustainable food.
India must promote foreign investment in legal services
https://www.policycircle.org/industry/foreign-investment-in-legal-services/
https://www.policycircle.org/industry/foreign-investment-in-legal-services/
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India must promote foreign investment in legal services | Policy Circle
Foreign investment in legal services will help India create effective legal advisory services and dispute resolution mechanisms, essential for ease of doing business.
Green hydrogen: Hurdles to India’s quest to become a global leader
https://www.policycircle.org/environment/india-green-hydrogen-potential/
https://www.policycircle.org/environment/india-green-hydrogen-potential/
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Green hydrogen: Hurdles to India’s quest to become a global leader | Policy Circle
India’s green hydrogen initiative must ensure that a few financially endowed groups do not throttle competition from smaller players.
Multilateral development banks need reforms to stay relevant
https://www.policycircle.org/economy/multilateral-development-banks/
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Multilateral development banks need reforms to stay relevant | Policy Circle
Despite reforms aimed at giving developing countries greater voice and representation, western dominance remains a significant challenge for multilateral development banks.
School breakfast scheme: Tamil Nadu’s model must be replicated across India
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School breakfast scheme: Tamil Nadu’s model must be replicated across India | Policy Circle
The school breakfast scheme, along with the mid-day meal scheme, would help address the issue of malnutrition among children and promote their overall health.
Crude oil: OPEC+ production cut may push global economy to the brink
https://www.policycircle.org/economy/why-opec-is-cutting-crude-oil-supply/
https://www.policycircle.org/economy/why-opec-is-cutting-crude-oil-supply/
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Crude oil: OPEC+ production cut may push global economy to the brink | Policy Circle
The future of crude oil prices is dependent on the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine war -- an early end to the crisis may lead to the softening of prices. #crude #OPEC+ #oilprices #brentcrude #economy
India will need unique solutions to create world-class digital infrastructure
https://www.policycircle.org/industry/india-digital-infrastructure/
https://www.policycircle.org/industry/india-digital-infrastructure/
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India will need unique solutions to create world-class digital infrastructure | Policy Circle
India took the middle path for its digital infrastructure – not the western model based on large private tech platforms, or the completely distributed edge-based computing.
Developed countries face climate change heat, sea level rises thrice faster in US
https://www.policycircle.org/environment/climate-change-sea-level-rise/
https://www.policycircle.org/environment/climate-change-sea-level-rise/
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Developed countries face climate change heat, sea level rises thrice faster in US | Policy Circle
Adaptation and mitigation measures to address rising sea levels and other manifestations of climate change require significant resources and political will. #climate change #environment #sealevel
Global crisis may slow down turbocharged Indian economy
https://www.policycircle.org/economy/state-of-indian-economy/
https://www.policycircle.org/economy/state-of-indian-economy/
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Global crisis may slow down turbocharged Indian economy | Policy Circle
The optimism around the Indian economy is despite the fact that it recorded a slow growth rate of 4.4% in the third quarter of 2022-23. #indianeconomy
Ghosts of the past continue to haunt world economy
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Ghosts of the past continue to haunt world economy | Policy Circle
The Global Trends and Prospects report by UNCTAD says the travails of the world economy will linger as the world reels under a financial turbulence. #worldeconomy #recession
Monetary policy coordination among central banks desirable during crises
https://www.policycircle.org/economy/monetary-policy-coordination/
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Monetary policy coordination among central banks desirable during crises | Policy Circle
Coordinated monetary policy can foster global economic growth and improve economic stability, but it affects trade differently than fiscal policy.
Make in India: PLI scheme can lift electronics industry
https://www.policycircle.org/industry/pli-scheme-for-electronics-industry/
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Make in India: PLI scheme can lift electronics industry | Policy Circle
The government must look to emulate PLI scheme’s success in smartphone manufacturing to electronics industry.
Gene-edited crops offer fresh hope for Indian farmers
https://www.policycircle.org/life/gene-edited-crops-vs-gm-crops/
https://www.policycircle.org/life/gene-edited-crops-vs-gm-crops/
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Gene-edited crops offer fresh hope for Indian farmers | Policy Circle
Based on scientific evidence, gene-edited crops can be made available to farmers quicker than GM crops that require more time and regulatory scrutiny.
Russia-India FTA can boost time-tested trade ties
https://www.policycircle.org/economy/russia-india-fta/
https://www.policycircle.org/economy/russia-india-fta/
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Russia-India FTA can boost time-tested trade ties | Policy Circle
By launching the FTA talks, India has chosen to ignore the concerns of the Western countries that have urged India to distance itself from Russia. #Russia #FTA #Indiaeconomy