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Indian government turns blind eye to rising inequality
December 21, 2021
The World Inequality Report 2022 released last month by the World Inequality Lab portrays a dismal picture of the world as inequality has continued to rise stridently across most parts of the world, with an increasing share of global wealth being captured by fewer people every ye...
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National Monetisation Pipeline: Backdoor privatisation
August 27, 2021
Unveiling the NMP on Monday, Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman was at pains to say that the monetisation plan was not akin to privatisation but “it aims to unlock value in brownfield projects by engaging the private sector, transferring to them revenue rights and not o...
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RCEP races ahead, India opts out
November 7, 2019
Flagging domestic concerns-fears of heightened trade deficit and a perceived threat to small producers, agriculture, including dairy and poor free trade record India opted out of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
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Water crisis
August 21, 2019
India is facing a severe stress on its water resources not just due to climate change but also several human factors, including an injudicious use of water and its pricing.
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Millions suffer floods fury in India
July 19, 2019
More than three million people have been displaced across the northern and north-eastern India because of monsoon that has not only destroyed homes but cost the lives of many.
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New airport at Lakshadweep’s Minicoy Island
November 14, 2017
Indian Island Development Agency (IDA) recently announced the development of a new airport at Minicoy Island in the union territory of Lakshadweep, to boost tourism, promote the tuna fishing industry and improve livelihoods.
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How Airports Make Money in India?
October 31, 2017
The understanding of sustained financial health in the Indian aviation sector, especially at airports, still remains a challenge in India. With non-aeronautical revenue such as retail or advertising coming to rescue over the years, it is quite intriguing to appreciate how the Ind...
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Interview with S Suresh
October 31, 2017
S Suresh, the Member (Finance) of Airports Authority of India (AAI) talks to AIBM about the various initiatives that will be undertaken by them to realise the full revenue potential of the aviation sector in India while simultaneously providing top-notch services to the traveller...
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Economic Advisory Council revived
September 27, 2017
Amid concerns of an economic slowdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has revived the defunct Economic Advisory Council under the chairmanship of eminent economist, Dr Bibek Debroy.
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Throwing railway safety to the winds
August 21, 2017
Hit by railway accidents with alarming regularity, India is in the midst of a massive infrastructural transformation of one of the world's largest railway systems, to prevent tragedies.
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Dr Arvind Panagariya resigns from NITI Aayog
August 4, 2017
Dr Arvind Panagariya, vice chairman of the National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, has quit citing his immediate return to academics in Columbia.
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Who will buy Air India?
July 28, 2017
Amidst speculation to find the right strategic investor for Air India, the flagship carrier of India, the government is set to consider bids from investors who have a suitable understanding of the aviation business.
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