Climate Financing, India Holds Promise for Rest of the World

Posted: December 31, 2021 at 7:57 am | Author: Manish Marwah

Climate Financing the only way to save earth

India, like many of its peers in the developing world, has been facing the brunt of climate change. India estimated to have lost USD 87 billion last year due to climate events such as tropical cyclones, floods and droughts, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Worse, Indian companies could lose about USD 100 billion […]


If not arrested, Omicron could make inflation the biggest spoiler for the global economy

Posted: December 24, 2021 at 7:52 pm | Author: Manish Marwah

Omicron Virus and Its impact on world economy

If the Omicron cases continue to rise over the next 3-4 months, we are staring at very difficult times. The whole idea of policy normalisation, sucking out excess liquidity to control inflation could go for a toss The world will be entering into the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic as we step into 2022 […]


The Next Big Destination for Investment and Innovation: Traceability in Agri-tech

Posted: December 16, 2021 at 6:18 am | Author: Manish Marwah

Agriculture Industry needs Technology Innovation Investment

India is the second largest producer of vegetables and fruits globally. Its food industry has also been growing consistently contributing increasingly to the world food trade every year. Yet, the value of wastage of India’s fruits and vegetables annually is estimated to be about 13 billion USD, due to paucity of cold chain infrastructure and […]


As India mulls new law on cryptocurrency, investors find informed choices

Posted: November 30, 2021 at 7:21 am | Author: Manish Marwah

Cryptocurrency

India’s stance from absolute ban to allowing cryptocurrency in some form is on the back of its popularity and the realisation that the country cannot remain behind the curve. India is finally ready to bite the bullet as a bill on cryptocurrency comes for discussion during the Winter Session of the Parliament. The demand to […]


As crude prices may move unabated; alert for average household, governments intervention warranted

Posted: November 10, 2021 at 9:52 am | Author: Manish Marwah

Oil Refinery Industry

The near–term outlook remains strong and prices may touch USD 100 a barrel; some intervention from government could help ease burdens on the Indian households Crude oil prices are at a multi-year high and the near-term outlook does not inspire much confidence among the common households. The prices are expected to touch levels between USD […]


Relief package likely to unleash animal spirit in the Indian telecom sector – but industry needs to have a consensus on tariff issues

Posted: September 27, 2021 at 2:58 pm | Author: Manish Marwah

Telecom Sector Policy in India

Government’s announcements of 9 structural and 5 process reforms to remove bottlenecks of the industry; while industry will gain, customers likely to be biggest beneficiaries. Government’s much needed relief package for the telecom sector is being hailed as a major reform and is expected to revive the sector. It was long overdue especially at a […]


Vehicle Scrappage policy was long overdue and will be a game changer – BUT its success will hinge on how swiftly the buyers, industry see incentives on ground

Posted: at 2:34 pm | Author: Manish Marwah

Motor scrapping policy in India - Modi Goverment

The Vehicle Scrappage Policy is offering many incentives to buyers in the form of tax and registration exemptions while aiming to bring down cost of vehicles. While, environment is a consideration, cost advantage for average owner will be a major play. India’s much awaited vehicle scrappage policy was launched last month with an aim to […]


India registers a record 20.1% YoY jump in GDP estimates for Q1FY22 – is it impressive or a glass half full?

Posted: September 8, 2021 at 2:39 pm | Author: Manish Marwah

Economy reviving or start of downfall

The current growth is on a low base of previous year during the corresponding quarter after the economy went to a standstill because of nationwide lockdown  The Government announced estimates of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country for the April-June quarter of the financial year (FY) 2021-22 (April-March) which shows a record increase […]


Its raining money in Indian IPO market – Zomato listing a watershed moment; better days ahead as PayTM, LIC jump in the fray

Posted: August 4, 2021 at 6:12 am | Author: Manish Marwah

IPO- India- Stock- Market

Success of Zomato’s IPO indicates a paradigm shift which will usher an era of the new age investors and entrepreneurs. It will give opportunities to the founders with not so deep pockets to scale and flourish India’s largest food delivery service Zomato made a stellar debut on the stock exchanges BSE and NSE on 23 […]


RBI’s revised GDP growth estimates reflective of difficult road ahead for economy; employment, consumption to hold key for recovery

Posted: at 5:48 am | Author: Manish Marwah

GDP- India

Urban demand reflected in high frequency indicators like electricity consumption, railway freight traffic, port cargo, steel consumption, cement production, e-way bills and toll collections – recorded sequential moderation in April-May as manufacturing and services get hit due to second wave The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers released by the Government for the financial year […]