Economic development refers to the process of improving the economic well-being of a region. It involves increasing wealth, reducing poverty, and enhancing living standards. This can be achieved through various means, such as industrialisation, infrastructure development, and education. In India, economic development has been influenced by historical events, government policies, and cultural factors. Sustainable practices are essential for long-term growth.
The World Bank has launched its Business Ready (‘B-ready’) report to rank countries on their business environments. This new report replaces the previous Doing Business (DB) series and...
The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) introduced draft cybersecurity rules in 2025 to curb online fraud through mobile number validation. The new Mobile Number Validation (MNV) platform requires banks...
The global push for sustainable energy is intensifying in 2025. Silicon photovoltaics remain the dominant solar technology worldwide. However, new challenges and opportunities are emerging. These include land...
The evolving global trade environment in 2025 presents India with a unique chance to strengthen its manufacturing and export capabilities. The US-China tariff war, ongoing since 2018, has...
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convenes regularly to guide the country’s monetary policy. Established in 2016, the MPC’s primary role is to set the...
India’s draft National Telecom Policy (NTP) 2025 sets ambitious targets for the telecommunications sector. It aims to boost investment, exports, job creation, and technology adoption by 2030. The...
The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed in 2025, marking development in bilateral relations amid global geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts. The deal promises...
The Government of India revealed the National Cooperative Policy (NCP) in 2025 to strengthen and modernise the cooperative sector. The policy aims to build a robust cooperative ecosystem...
The recent Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK has marked development for Scotch whisky. Tariffs on Scotch whisky will fall from 150% to 75% immediately and...
The Russian rouble has surged by 45% against the US dollar since early 2025. This makes it one of the best performing currencies globally this year. The rise...
