What is Gold Monetization Scheme? What are its objectives and benefits? Read further to know more. The goal of the Gold Monetization Scheme is to mobilise the country's idle gold that is held in homes, institutions, corporations, and temple trusts, make it easier to employ it … [Read more...] about Gold monetization scheme
Economics Notes
Dollarization of Economy
The term Dollarization has been used loosely in reference to how foreign money replaces domestic money in any of its functions. The influence of the dollar in the domestic market is also termed dollarization. The Indian central bank has raised concern about the dollarization of the Indian economy by … [Read more...] about Dollarization of Economy
Indian Economy 2023: Predictions and Challenges
The Indian economy in 2023 is predicted to be hopeful yet challenging. The world bank has predicted economic growth at 6.6% in FY24 as well. Hence India’s march to become the third-largest economy by 2047 seems to be on track. Read here to know about the predictions and challenges for 2023. The … [Read more...] about Indian Economy 2023: Predictions and Challenges
Infrastructure and Economic Development
Why a better infrastructure is needed for economic development and what are the challenges associated with it?Read further to know more. As India draws closer to being a $5 trillion economy, the government’s strategic initiatives to encourage the infrastructure sector are providing a boost to the … [Read more...] about Infrastructure and Economic Development
Depreciation of Indian Rupee
In the three months from September to December 2021, the Indian rupee depreciated by 2.2%. What is the reason for the Depreciation of the Indian rupee? What are its impacts? What is the role of RBI in controlling the depreciation of the Indian Rupee? Read further to know more about the Depreciation … [Read more...] about Depreciation of Indian Rupee
Healthcare Sector in India
The healthcare sector in India has grown significantly in both employment and income. Over the past two years, technology and innovation in healthcare have become more prominent, and 80% of healthcare systems plan to increase their investment in digital healthcare technologies over the next five … [Read more...] about Healthcare Sector in India
Corporate Tax
The term "corporate tax," sometimes known as "corporation tax" or "business tax," refers to a type of direct tax levied against the profits or assets of corporations or other similar legal entities. These taxes are common in many nations, and they might also be levied at the state or local levels. … [Read more...] about Corporate Tax
Indian Manufacturing Sector
This decade, the Indian manufacturing sector has the greatest potential to propel economic growth and employment creation. India has a huge capacity to participate in global markets because of elements like electricity expansion, long-term employment possibilities, and skill paths for millions of … [Read more...] about Indian Manufacturing Sector
Issues of Buffer stocks and Food security
In order to ensure food security and prepare for unforeseeable situations like drought, starvation, conflicts, etc., the public sector in India maintains Buffer stocks. What are buffer stocks? How do they affect food security? What are the challenges faced by it? Read the article to know more about … [Read more...] about Issues of Buffer stocks and Food security
Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices
Farm subsidies can be divided into direct and indirect subsidies depending on the type of subsidy given. How is direct farm subsides different from indirect farm subsidies? What are their merits and demerits? How can we tackle issues relating to them? Read the article to learn more about issues … [Read more...] about Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices