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Germany changes sick leave policy: 'We are abolishing sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illnessGermany sick leave policy: Germany is set to tighten sick leave rules, requiring doctor's certificates from day one of absence upon the emp...
When does a country reform?India's recent reforms, including GST and labor code changes, were driven by external pressures, not domestic crises. Historically, India r...
Why CDSCO and BEE have not kept pace with the industries they overseeCDSCO still faces challenges like chronic understaffing, gaps in technical skills, weak lab infra and fragmented approvals. About a decade ...
China used foreign tech to rise, but now it's slamming the doorChina, once a keen learner of Western technology, is now shifting gears to protect its own innovations. New outbound investment rules, effe...
The overcapacity narrative of the US: Why it does not apply to IndiaThe ‘overcapacity’ argument posits that certain countries produce far beyond their domestic absorption capacity, dumping the surplus on wor...
Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll takeTamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on in...
Trade disruptions, API dependence, compliance costs: Pharma MSMEs spell out policy priorities on World MSME DayIndian pharmaceutical MSMEs are facing immense pressure from rising costs, supply chain woes, and stringent regulations. Industry represent...
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
China begins to snap at America's heels in a tightening tech raceChina’s latest supercomputer ranking has renewed debate over global technology leadership, but current evidence shows the United States sti...
Domestic SIPs power India's market resilience amidst FPI outflows: HDFC SecuritiesIndia is experiencing a pivotal shift in its financial markets as domestic investors take the lead over foreign entities, enduring a three-...
CII president R Mukundan projects 7% growth for India, seeks GST Council-like body to drive reformsIndia's economy is projected to grow around 7% this fiscal year, with most businesses finding growth avenues despite global cost pressures....
Nestle, Uber among global business leaders to back faster electrification shiftOver 100 global companies, including Nestle and Uber, are urging governments to prioritize electrification in economic strategies. They arg...
Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reformsIn a landmark speech to National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in th...
Five reforms India needs before the next shockIndia faces economic vulnerabilities from external crises. Five reforms are proposed to build resilience. These include reducing gold and c...
Why the world is betting on China again, and what India must do about itChina's business environment prioritizes market share with strong government backing. The nation has shifted to high-quality, high-speed pr...
China to support IPOs by 'future industry' startups, large model companiesThe announcements came after China's top securities regulator vowed to "actively embrace" a new phase of technological revolution and indus...
India: UNSC reforms will be a failure if only non-permanent membership is expandedIndia has cautioned that reforming the UN Security Council will be inadequate if only non-permanent seats are added. Permanent Representati...
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
CEA Nageswaran cites East Asia, says protection must be tied to productivity and global competitivenessChief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran highlighted that East Asian economies like China, South Korea, and Vietnam succeeded by offerin...
India's productivity gap with China widens despite strong GDP growth; manufacturing leap still missing: ReportIndia's labour productivity gap with China has widened significantly since 2000, despite strong economic growth. The country has yet to ach...