BUSINESS ECONOMICS Magazine - July 1 - 31, 2023

In this issue

Dear Readers
Indian Economy: The Nation seems to be on course to achieve the ‘developed country’ status by 2047 as forecasted by Swami Vivekananda in 1897. The government of India under our honourable PM has been working in this direction. Current ties of the US and India will be a landmark with the US becoming the biggest trading partner of India in FY23 with trading volume touching USD 128.55 billion, while China is in the second position. Major deals are in the areas of defence, semiconductor and high-tech sectors. India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) is expected to narrow to below 2% of GDP in FY 23- 24.

Amarnath Yatra: A Festival In Kashmir

The annual Amarnath Yatra, spanning 62 days, began in the picturesque Kashmir Valley on July 1 and will conclude on August 31. The pilgrimage will take place on two routes: Pahalgam in Anantnag and Baltal in Ganderbal district.

2 mins

Is the phase of coordinated central bank action against world inflation to end?

Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell testified at a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in June.

6 mins

Rising Russian oil import by India saved Europe from disruption in oil supply chain

India has become Europe's biggest supplier of refined fuel last May surpassing Saudi Arabia, according to analytics firm Kpler. This was due to Western sanctions that have cut off direct oil flows from Russia, the main source of oil for Europe.

5 mins

The Post-Covid Healthcare Sector in India

The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the healthcare sector worldwide, and India is no exception. The crisis has not only revealed the vulnerabilities and gaps in India's healthcare system but also presented new challenges and opportunities for the sector.

2 mins

We need to evaluate for course corrections in PLI scheme - Secretary, DPIIT

The Government of India is set to evaluate the reasons behind the slow disbursement of funds for different sectors under the Production Linked Investment (PLI) scheme. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary in the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), highlighted this issue during a discussion in New Delhi, as reported by the Economic Times on June 14. Singh acknowledged that while they are hopeful of utilizing ₹1.97 lakh crore for the scheme, some course correction may be necessary at the individual scheme level.

2 mins

Meditation Enhanced by Reiki: A Simpler Practice

In today's fast-paced and stressful life, many of us find ourselves on a difficult and exhausting journey. We constantly rush through our daily routines, only to realize at the end of the day that we haven't had a genuine moment of heartfelt laughter. Time is precious, and the accumulation of day-to-day stress can drain our energy, leaving us fatigued and susceptible to a myriad of problems. Gradually, this burden takes a toll on our clarity of thought, effective communication, and overall sense of joy. The mind becomes overwhelmed by negativity, paving the way for diseases and depression. Negativity impairs our ability to concentrate, erodes our self-confidence, and drains our enthusiasm for life. As a result, happiness becomes elusive.

2 mins

Sardar Patel's Vision of Swarajya

The Sardar considered self-reliance, social equality, and prosperity as the benchmarks of Swarajya. These principles are not only relevant today but also serve as the litmus test for the achievements of free India or Swarajya.

4 mins

Blue economy for peace and development on earth in the third millennium

The world is currently facing a challenging time with the multiple impacts of Climate Change, COVID-19, and conflicts such as the Ukraine-Russia war. We are struggling to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the slogan of \"Leave No One Behind (LNOB)\" outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

2 mins

The Ignorance Unlimited

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the esteemed former President of India, renowned as the Missile Man and deeply spiritual, found himself surrounded by a group of school children. With a desire to convey the importance of a new world order, he shared a strategy for creating a better world by transforming ritualistic practices into spiritual ones. Engrossed in his every word, the children listened attentively as he began to tell them a story:

3 mins

From the seas to the stars: a new US-India relationship

The joint statement issued from the White House, which spans across oceans and reaches the realm of the stars, has come as a global surprise. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exceptional performance at the joint session of the US Congress, along with the transformation of the relationship from an openly abusive one in the 1970s to today's effusive praise, leaves the world wondering.

2 mins

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