BUSINESS ECONOMICS - May 01 - 31, 2024

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In India, plantation crops have been continuously facing the problem of lack of investment and depressed yields, and are in great need of modernization. The plantation has an interface of agriculture and industry. Plantation crops are considered to be the major segment of the horticulture crops and the mainstay of agrarian economies in many states and union territories of India. They contribute a significant amount to the national exchequer and to the country's exports by way of taxes and export earnings. The growth and spread of plantation in India is no way different from the expansion and development of plantation elsewhere in the world.

Economic insights from China

Economic indicators released by Chinese authorities, media outlets, and researchers suggest a recent downturn in China’s economic fundamentals.

3 mins

A new chapter in Singapore's Leadership: continuity and change

The departure of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong marks the beginning of a new era in Singapore, as Lawrence Wong ascends to the post of the country’s fourth Prime Minister.

2 mins

Emerging alarming trends in India's financial sector

The onset of the new financial year FY25, commencing on April 1, 2024, does not promise any relief from the economic challenges persisting since the previous fiscal year. In recent months, various banks and financial institutions in India, including Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, PayTM, IIFL, JM Financial, and Paisa Lo, have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

2 mins

"Sticky" inflation is still a global worry!

While major world economies have successfully tackled inflation over the last six months by bringing retail inflation (the monthly consumer price index-based inflation) close to the central bank target rates of 2% with and emerging economies including India’s Reserve Bank of India have achieved some measure of success, all is not well yet.

4 mins

Sustainable plantation sector can be a big employment generator

The emergence of plantations in India was a part of the commercialisation strategy adopted by the British planters. Geographical spread and development of plantations in the world was in tune with the expansion of colonialism and imperialism.

9 mins

Efforts to boost rubber plantation in India to meet market demands

With a surge in demand for natural rubber across India outpacing domestic production, stakeholders are stepping up efforts to bridge the gap.

3 mins

Is the Indian Tea Industry at a crossroads?

The Indian tea industry marks a significant milestone this year as it celebrates two centuries of journey since its inception.

2 mins

Rubber planters confront challenges of declining prices, labour shortages, and erratic monsoons

Natural rubber (NR) stands as a crucial plantation commodity in India.

2 mins

DVC achieves record power generation in its 75-year journey

The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has accomplished a significant milestone by generating 43.32 billion units of electricity during the fiscal year 2022-23.

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Empowering India's workforce: launch of comprehensive skill training programme

Srihari Global IISD Foundation, in collaboration with Birla Open Minds and SAHAJ Retail Private Limited, has launched a groundbreaking skill training program aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and fostering career growth across India.

2 mins

Disabled children: Education and rehabilitation

Child disability is, in fact, a serious and challenging problem of the world.

2 mins

India's 2024 Elections: Is it a fight between a macro & micro view of development?

The seven phase massive election process in the largest democracy of the world is on; and the churn throws up hope as well as despair.

2 mins

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