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Saturday, April 20, 2024
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Topic: Private Sector

Fresh announcements, higher credit offtake show private sector sentiments might be recovering

New Delhi: India could finally be seeing a revival in private sector investment sentiments, as borne out by an analysis of data with the...

Gati Shakti proving handy for Centre & states, govt works to give pvt sector limited access to portal

Since GatiShakti National Master Plan hosts data on critical infra, work is on to put in place adequate safeguards to protect sensitive data, ensure cybersecurity says govt official.

Did election season put brakes on capex in poll-bound states? Here’s what Bank of Baroda study says

Studies by Bank of Baroda find Centre on track to meet capex target for this fiscal. There’s wide disparity in states’ performances but upcoming polls haven’t derailed the capex process.

Private sector can end global poverty – just by investing in small farmers

There is risk and the returns may take longer to arrive, but here are five reasons why private sector should invest in agribusinesses that support smallholder farmers.

India govt expenditure not enough to improve private sector confidence, ‘deep reforms’ necessary: World Bank

World Bank officials and economists say that while govt expenditure in infrastructure is encouraging some private investment, reforms in land, labour, and capital market laws are needed to boost confidence.

India’s services sector growth hits 6-month high due to robust demand, says survey

The S&P Global India services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 58.5 in December from 56.4 in the previous month.

SC asks if parties against quota in private sector agree to be considered together

A two-judge bench was hearing Haryana govt's plea challenging the HC order granting an interim stay on its law providing 75% quota in private sector jobs for residents.

SubscriberWrites: Government subsidies for private sector enterprises drain Indian tax payers

An economic environment made up of ruthless taxation structure, corrupt government systems and public sector enterprises drain the economy, writes Shantha Kumar.

Good to see telecom crisis resolved. Govt should promote competition to boost private sector

Greater private participation in a sector isn’t enough. It needs to be accompanied with a conducive environment for promoting competition.

Success of Modi govt’s monetisation plan won’t be about money but whether infra is affordable

Modi govt's Rs 6 lakh crore monetisation plan involves leasing out public assets to the private sector. These include roads, railway stations, airports, gas and oil pipelines, warehouses, sports stadiums, etc.

On Camera

Iran-Israel conflict will now be shaped by 3H—Houthis, Hamas, Hezbollah

Israel's response to Iran's retaliatory attack was relatively small and also downplayed by Tehran. But there are factors that could jeopardise this perceived reprieve.

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to take over as Chief of the Naval Staff

He has been the chief of personnel and the flag officer commanding-in-chief, Western Naval Command, in the rank of vice admiral.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.