At a time when large economies are moving towards protectionism, it is imperative for smaller economies to collaborate for future growth. Mega trade agreements such as CPTPP and RCEP have clearly positioned South East Asia strategically at par with...
The most important characteristic of Indian agriculture is small and highly fragmented land holding owned by small and marginal farmers. Therefore, any policy measure aimed at resolving demand or supply side issues in farming should keep constraints faced by...
The Interim Budget 2019 has remained focused on the nation’s economic growth and lends a positive sentiment in the real estate industry. The government’s initiative to reduce the GST burden on the taxpayer coupled with tax rebates on incomes...
Increasingly, nations are being judged on the quality of health security they provide to their citizens, in addition to the economic momentum. This is a paradigm shift in perspective and it is a matter of pride that India took...
The link between GDP growth and jobs is getting weaker. Jobs and livelihoods need to be our focus more than growth. Growth is good to have, but a focus on jobs as the overarching goal of public policy will...
Improved governance, strong institutions and a robust social sector to be the key driving forces in leading our economy to higher growth path (Excerpts from the Vote of Thanks to Finance Minister Mr Arun Jaitley by FICCI President, Mr...