Union Budget 2019-20: Same old wheel, neither oiled nor cleaned

The precipitous economic situation requires government to take control of the economy rather than sub-contract it to private capital

Global FDI down 35% due to COVID-19: UNCTAD

The pandemic caused collapse in investment flows to sectors relevant for Sustainable Development Goals in developing countries, flags report

Government allows 100% FDI in coal mining

The Union cabinet decides to further liberalise FDI rules in four sectors to boost economic growth  

COVID-19 to slow decarbonisation in emerging markets: BloombergNEF report

2019 was a good year for foreign direct investment in renewables; but the trend may not stick in 2020

Budget allows 100 per cent FDI in marketing of locally produced, manufactured foods

According to the finance minister, the move would benefit farmers, give impetus to the food processing industry and create vast employment …

African exporters face choppy waters in the wake of Brexit

Emerging market countries that rely heavily on commodity exports will be hit hardest by Britain's decision to leave the European Union

Mindless on ‘reform’

Reforms in India have become synonymous with opening up to foreign capital. Does it reform our corrupt polity or institutions?

Economic downturn eats into climate mitigation, adaptation funding: UNCTAD

Reduced green investment will put a spanner in the efforts to fasttrack solutions for climate change. 

Ban FDI in brownfield pharma, says Parliament standing committee

Panel raises alarm over continuing takeover of Indian generic drug firms by multinational companies

Right diagnosis, wrong pills

While the Centre has rightfully recognised medical devices as a separate category for policy making, its decision to allow 100 per cent foreign …

‘FDI will increase farmers’ earnings by 40-50 per cent’

P Chengal Reddy is general secretary of the Consortium of Indian Farmers Association (CIFA)—an organisation that claims to represent 40 …

Taxation and inequality: expectations from Union Budget 2013-14

It is imperative that the forthcoming Budget recognises that fair taxation policies are at the core of addressing inequality in the country

India to stand steady against global financial volatility: World Bank

Weak farm output and halted bills may hamper growth trajectory for the country

CO2 emissions from building sector highest in 2019: UNEP

The sector’s decarbonisation progress also slowing down, notes report