Digital Economy

Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   April 24, 2024

Whither atmanirbhar payments?

It is critical that we attain resilience in the payments ecosystem with Indian alternatives, should foreign players decide to stop providing services or if duopolies… Continue reading Whither atmanirbhar payments?

Siddharth Subudhi   April 14, 2024

Decacorn’s fall signals startup governance crisis

The Pioneer newspaper has published an article by Sidharth Subudhi from Cdep discussing the decline of Decacorn, signaling a crisis in startup governance. Discord among stakeholders and decreasing valuations in Indian startups raise concerns about the future direction of the country’s startup landscape.

Siddharth Subudhi & Rudraksha Mitra   April 11, 2024

Three Wheeler Auto Rickshaws: A Model of Integration to In-City Transportation

Three-wheeler auto rickshaw drivers remain in a perpetual state of economic hardship because of significant idle hours with no revenue generation. Having been restricted to… Continue reading Three Wheeler Auto Rickshaws: A Model of Integration to In-City Transportation

Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   March 21, 2024

How to fund India’s booming data consumption? Who pays for an ever-expanding network?

This explosive growth in data consumption is both a triumph and a challenge for India’s telecom industry. While consumers rejoice in the digital abundance, Telecom… Continue reading How to fund India’s booming data consumption? Who pays for an ever-expanding network?

Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   March 18, 2024

Future Of India’s Digital Landscape

In shaping the trajectory of India’s digital landscape, collaboration emerges as a key factor India’s digital landscape is booming. From bustling online marketplaces to ubiquitous… Continue reading Future Of India’s Digital Landscape

Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya & Siddharth Subudhi   March 6, 2024

OPINION: Implications of proposed Delhi aggregator policy on mitigating pollution levels

In a bid to reduce the pollution levels in the capital, the Delhi government has introduced the Draft Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service… Continue reading OPINION: Implications of proposed Delhi aggregator policy on mitigating pollution levels

Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   March 5, 2024

Google’s googly has confounded digital companies and the government

A googly is a deceptive delivery in cricket where the ball spins in the opposite direction to that of a traditional leg-spin delivery. Google’s stance… Continue reading Google’s googly has confounded digital companies and the government

Budget Update 2024 Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   February 6, 2024

Interim Budget 2024 showcases govt’s intent to foster self-sufficiency, growth across sectors

The full budget will come post-election, in July, when the new government is formed, but the interim budget has provided direction for the nation’s aspirations. It is now in the country’s interest to explore how to achieve growth.

Hindenburg report, OCCRP and Canadian terrorist Pannun: A plot against Indian economy Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   January 8, 2024

Hindenburg Report, OCCRP and Canadian Terrorist Pannun: A Plot Against Indian Economy

The Supreme court threw out the petition for further investigation of the Adani group by a Special Investigation Team, based on the George Soros backed… Continue reading Hindenburg Report, OCCRP and Canadian Terrorist Pannun: A Plot Against Indian Economy

Dark Patterns- Govt shouldn’t just regulate, it must also educate & empower customers Siddharth Subudhi   December 12, 2023

Dark Patterns: Govt Shouldn’t Just Regulate, It Must Also Educate & Empower Customers

To regulate potential manipulation, the Government of India’s initiative is rather well placed. But, something which comes to mind with the GoI seeking public comments on the draft guidelines is Less Government, More Governance

Allowing Autos To Carry Both Passenger And Cargo Ruben Banerjee   November 20, 2023

Allowing Autos To Carry Both Passenger and Cargo Can Benefit Drivers and The Gig Economy

An experimental permission of dual usage – allowing transportation of passengers and freight – can pave the way for the future, helping urban mobility and augmenting incomes of auto drivers.

Man, Machine and Algorithms: G20 Under India Takes Giant Step in Digital Skilling V. Abhishek   September 14, 2023

Man, Machine and Algorithms: G20 Under India Takes Giant Step in Digital Skilling

The success of this year’s DEWG stems from members’ commitment to action-oriented outcomes, building on discussions from previous presidencies.