Other Briefings
Maharashtra Revises Single-Use Plastic Ban: Items Now Allowed for Production and Use
Maharashtra rolled back the state’s ban on single-use plastic items made of compostable material and specified packaging material.
India’s Retail Digital Rupee: Pilot Launch from December 1
We discuss how the retail digital rupee works, its use in transactions, and note the RBI’s plan for pilot roll-out and participating banks.
India-Australia ECTA to Enter into Force December 29, 2022
India and Australia exchanged written notifications and confirmed that the India-Australia ECTA will enter into force before January 1, 2023, as planned.
India’s Shipping and Port Infrastructure Upgrades to Get Fast-Tracked
Planned upgrades to India’s shipping and port infrastructure are being prioritized for completion by the government. Here’s what we know.
Telecom Equipment Makers Meeting with the Government on December 3
PLI incentives and customs duty relief will be among issues targeting capacity enhancement that telecom manufacturers will discuss with the government.
Investment Opportunities in India’s Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
India’s net-zero commitments will demand a vast amount of funding over the next five decades. We discuss key investment opportunities.
Australia Ratifies Landmark Free Trade Agreement with India
Huge trade and business opportunities for the IT sector, textiles, gems and jewelry, food, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals sectors are expected as the Ind-Aus ECTA gets ready for implementation.
India Finalizes INR 160 Billion Sovereign Green Bonds Framework to Fund Green Projects
The Sovereign Green Bonds Framework will ensure availability of finance for green infrastructure and renewable energy projects. We discuss how.
