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GoI must focus on equitable growth and quality employment The recent Annual Survey on Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) is a valuable source on informal enterprises provided by GoI that promises to tell us about these voters whose dreams lie unfulfilled. They have struggled in the world’s largest i...
04 Jul, 2024, 04.51 PM ISTLGBTQIA+ employees have a new ally at workplace in senior leaders At companies such as GE Aerospace, IBM, LTIMindtree, Deutsche Bank, Cisco, Cummins and Thoughtworks, board members, leaders, people managers as well as teammates are driving a culture of inclusiveness so that LGBTQIA+ workers don’t feel isolated.
08 Jun, 2024, 11.03 PM ISTGrowth needs to be made more socially equitable and inclusive: Navneet Munot We had GDP growth of 8%. Inflation well contained. If you look at external sector, whether you look at our current account, whether you look at our balance of payment, whether you look at foreign exchange reserves in a good shape. Relative to rest ...
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Why deeptech companies need to do a deep-dive on gender diversity Indian companies, particularly in the IT sector, have made some progress in gender diversity but still face significant challenges, especially in the deeptech sector. A report by Pure Storage and Zinnov highlights these issues, revealing that while ...
30 May, 2024, 10.08 AM ISTPM Modi ended culture of appeasement, started equitable public service delivery: Jitendra Singh Jitendra Singh said citizen-centric schemes such as the PM Awas Yojna and the Ujjawala Yojna, among others, reached every such household where these amenities were found lacking and the authorities never asked which religion or caste the family belo...
28 May, 2024, 04.38 PM ISTMore transparency in Budget making over 10 years: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasized the Modi government's commitment to reforms and improved transparency in budget making. She emphasized the government's focus on transforming the budget from a mere record of expenditures into a str...
27 May, 2024, 11.55 PM ISTPoll Call 2024: Modi has brazenly used communal language, says Congress Congress questions PM Modi's denial of Hindu-Muslim politics, citing his past use of communal language. Spokesman Jairam Ramesh criticizes Modi's campaign speeches, highlighting complaints to the Election Commission of India about Mr Modi's actions.
16 May, 2024, 12.45 AM ISTWanted: Policies that support womens’ advancement in the workplace In India, women face significant barriers in the workplace, from the burden of unpaid care work to the gender pay gap. Despite anti-harassment policies like the POSH Act, compliance remains a challenge, contributing to the "leaky pipeline" where wom...
10 May, 2024, 02.22 PM ISTBIPAs vs FTAs: Balance of trade rests on finding an equitable equation Both types of trade agreements have their merits and demerits. The government has to find the right mix to ensure investments that come into the country benefit the domestic economy in the long run.
21 Apr, 2024, 10.04 AM ISTSebi proposes audiovisual details of IPO disclosures The lead manager to the public issue should create the audiovisual in a bilingual version, English and Hindi. The total duration of the audiovisual would have to be equitably distributed among the material disclosures made under various sections of ...
20 Mar, 2024, 06.45 AM ISTIndia, EFTA trade pact to help push growth of domestic wine industry: CIABC The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) Director General Vinod Giri said that time-bound reduction of customs duties on an equitable and sustainable level will support the domestic industry. As per the documents of the agree...
11 Mar, 2024, 06.38 PM ISTDo this to survive the froth building up in small-cap, mid-cap mutual fund schemes If you follow the few basic rules of investing, none of this is going to affect you. I’m talking about basics like careful fund choice, diversification, opting for SIPs, and investing only long-term money in small caps and mid caps. Every smart inve...
11 Mar, 2024, 06.30 AM ISTOnion exporters seek ‘fair and equitable’ distribution of export quota Exporters have requested fair distribution of the onion export quota amid confusion caused by conflicting statements from political leaders and senior government officials. The ban on exports remains, but a limited quota has been allowed to Bhutan, ...
27 Feb, 2024, 12.15 PM ISTIndia does not rush into trade agreements if it is not fair, balanced, equitable: Goyal India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, emphasizes that India does not rush into Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) unless they are equitable, balanced, and fair for the country. He highlights the changed ground realities in India and stress...
23 Feb, 2024, 03.08 PM IST90% of women not sure about DEI measures for inclusion in ANSR and Talent500 survey A study engaged with about 3000 women pan-India to understand and evaluate their insights on representation and engagement of women workforce in modern IT teams. It unveiled critical insights, showcasing a colossal difference between perception and ...
13 Feb, 2024, 07.46 PM ISTInterim budget: Steering towards sustainable and equitable growth The interim budget serves as a crucial milestone in this journey, aligning with broader goals of sustainability, inclusive development, infrastructure enhancement and fiscal responsibility. It hinges on harnessing the power of women, youth, farmers ...
03 Feb, 2024, 12.00 AM ISTView: Interim budget high on rhetoric, low on actual commitment towards equitable society The budget claims to be pro-welfare. However, allocations made cannot be taken at face value. Allocations for major welfare schemes in the 2023-24 budget have been significantly reduced in RE. PM Awas Yojana, National Health Mission, SC/ST welfare a...
01 Feb, 2024, 11.57 PM ISTNavigating the trade and environment nexus: A call for actionable equitable policies As the global community grapples with climate change, plastic waste, biodiversity loss, and pollution, the need for a balanced approach that fosters sustainable development, meaning the triumvirate of economy, equity, and ecology, is more crucial th...
01 Jan, 2024, 08.50 PM ISTLack of contribution to network costs from large traffic generating digital players a challenge: COAI The large traffic-generating platforms, despite earning both from subscription fees and advertising revenues, do not contribute to the network costs financially, rued Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) whose prominent members include Re...
22 Dec, 2023, 11.02 PM IST‘The Math Ain’t Mathing’: Taraji P. Henson talks about Hollywood pay disparity Addressing the financial complexities actors face, Henson pointed out the significant deductions from their earnings. She highlighted the impact of taxes and the percentages taken by agents, managers, lawyers, and other team members, leaving actors ...
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