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RBI interventions to play crucial role in India’s economic recovery
Unbridled foreign currency inflows into Indian stock markets can lead to an appreciation of, and volatility in, the Indian currency. Thus, the central bank’s role in ensuring that the rupee trades in a narrow band will be very important in the coming quarters.
India’s central role in Indo-Pacific security architecture, reaffirmed by US
The ‘United States Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific’ document talks of building up India’s capabilities and posit it as a counterweight to China. Though authored by the Trump administration, the strong strategic convergence between New and Washington is expected to ensure that the Biden administration doesn’t make too many changes to it.
Cheaper funds fuelling PV sales in India
Aggressive lending and improved services offered by public sector banks is fuelling a revival in the fortunes of the passenger vehicles sector in India. This trend is being helped by the RBI’s stance on improving liquidity and lowering the cost of financing for borrowers.
MSMEs adopting digital marketing are helping India recover faster
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced small and medium companies to adopt digital marketing tools to stay alive. This is facilitating a quicker-than-expected rebound in this sector, which accounts for a significant chunk of GDP, employment and growth.
Seaplane flights to remote places may be game changer for local economies in India
The Modi government has launched a seaplane services between Ahmedabad and Kevadia and invited proposals from private parties for similar services on other routes. This could give tourism a serious boost and generate hundreds of thousands of new jobs in far-flung and hitherto little known tourist destinations.
US turmoil offers Modi chance to position India in a global leadership role
With the US ceding its global leadership role under Trump, the incoming Biden administration will face an uphill task putting his house in order. In the midst of this, Modi’s proactive leadership on climate change, vaccine diplomacy offers hope of an alternative, collective leadership emerging in the new world order.
India-Japan economic, strategic ties set to grow closer under Abe’s successor
Asia’s two largest democracies are sowing the seeds of a new alliance that is necessary to ensure the freedom of navigation, peace and prosperity in the Indo Pacific region.
Billions at stake, Modi govt must find a middle path to resolve this banking crisis
Borrowers want a partial moratorium on interest payments during the lockdown period. Debtors can’t be dragged to court for defaulting on loans till March 31. Indian courts will rule on several contentious financial issues whose impact will be felt for years to come.