Topic: Private investment
Millennials in India making riskier investments, in bid to boost returns rocked by inflation
More Indians are venturing into volatile territory by pouring money into new and lightly controlled assets, investing in peer-to-peer lending and cryptocurrencies.
In J&K, Modi announces projects worth Rs 20,000 cr, private investment of Rs 38,000 cr
In 1st visit to J&K since abrogation of Article 370, PM also inaugurated solar power plant at Palli village in Samba district, making it India's 1st 'carbon-neutral' panchayat.
Modi’s $5-trillion goal blocked not by lack of infrastructure but delayed regulatory reform
It is targets such as long-standing electricity dues and low capacity of our thermal power plants that the Modi government needs to aim at.
Indian policymakers get it wrong because farmers’ lack of market access is not the problem
Farmers are the only producers who don't get to declare the price of their produce in market. And this is highly unfavourable.
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Studies show being an optimist is linked to a longer life. But it’s not as simple
Research shows optimism can change over time, and can be cultivated by engaging in simple exercises.
Does breaking up big states boost economy? Data doesn’t back up hype, says Indian study
The study by researchers at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research looked at economic impact of reorganising Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar in the year 2000.
Defence
Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations
These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.