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Saturday, August 16, 2025
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Topic: Private Sector

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.

Private sector filled the gap in health that govt created. Don’t ask for the moral price

Healthcare costs in private hospitals are a problem of regulation, not so much of the business model. Businesses can't sustain without profits.

Here’s how Indian private sector must play bigger role in Covid management, writes Deep Kalra

We are still grappling with the enormity of the Covid challenge, but it’s now abundantly clear it can not be addressed by the government and its machinery alone.

Reservation in private sector will barricade India’s march into future

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.