India presents a curious paradox in its energy landscape: it exports electricity to neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar, yet many of its own citizens continue to experience frequent power outages. This contradiction challenges the fundamental economic assumption that nations e...
“As India rises globally, Nepal has an opportunity to align with this growth through a partnership rooted in equality, mutual respect, and a shared vision for regional peace and prosperity.” Business Economics spoke with Jhakka Prasad Acharya, Consul General of Nepal in Kolkata, about Nepal’s ...
The Special Session on Education is Business: But with a Difference’ organised on the occasion of launch of the Tagore Institute of Peace Studies at Bengal Chamber of Commerce compels us to movebeyond conventional understanding and recognise education not merely as a public service, but as a dynam...
The 9th Global MSME Day was observed across various parts of India on 27th June. Reports indicate that discussions largely focused on three key areas: access to finance, product marketing, and technological challenges. The critical role of MSMEs in India’s economy was repeatedly highlighted. MSMEs...
Sheba Nandkeolyar talks about her journey from a migrant to an Australian business leader, the future of diaspora/multicultural marketing, bilateral business opportunities and the power of cultural intelligence in business ... .in conversation with Mukul Varma.Sheba Nandkeolyar is a force in Austral...
I must confess—I was feeling a little light-headed. And with good reason.Behind me stretched a panorama as breathtaking as any I’ve seen: jagged mountain peaks dusted with fresh snow, tapering into rugged brown granite, which in turn gave way to dense forests. A breeze, crisp and invigorating, s...
Falta Special Economic Zone (earlier Falta Export Processing Zone) was set up by the Department of Commerce, Government of India in 1984. The Zonal Office of Development Commissioner, Falta SEZ has jurisdiction over the 12 states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh ,Ma...
The Indian banking system appears to be in robust health. According to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report, bad loans have fallen to a 12-year low of 2.6% in September 2024.This improvement in asset quality is evident across all sectors, with banks also reporting a healthy increase in profitability...
The paint industry in India faced significant setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Economic uncertainties, along with slowdowns in sectors like real estate, construction, and automotive, led to a sharp decline in demand for paints. Many construction projects were stalled or delayed, resulting in r...
