Ease of Doing Business: Strengthening India’s Business Framework

Source: PIBSubject: Economy Context: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry released a comprehensive backgrounder outlining the wide-ranging regulatory reforms that have transformed India’s business landscape. Driven by digital governance, trust-based administration, and the reduction of compliance burdens, these initiatives have significantly enhanced investor confidence and improved India's global economic competitiveness. Ease of Doing Business About …

B-READY Assessment

Source: PIB Subject: Economy/Miscellaneous Context: The inclusion of India in the Business Ready (B-READY) 2026 assessment has renewed attention on India’s business reform trajectory. About the B-READY Assessment: What is B-READY? World Bank Group’s Business Ready (B-READY) is a global benchmarking exercise designed to assess the business and investment climate across economies. It replaces the …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Reforming India’s Regulatory Framework

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Introduction India’s growth trajectory is hampered by an excessively complex regulatory framework that operates at central, state, and municipal levels. While regulations are meant to ensure safety, quality, and compliance, in India they have evolved into a dense …

Bills of Lading Bill, 2025

Source:  TH Context: The Lok Sabha passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, replacing the 169-year-old colonial-era Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856, to modernize India’s shipping laws. The new legislation aims to align India’s maritime trade with global standards, simplifying legal processes and enhancing efficiency in the shipping sector. About Bills of Lading Bill, 2025 …

Insights into Editorial: Get down to business

Insights into Editorial: Get down to business 29 February 2016 Article Link Today, India has a more market-centric economy; there is a high degree of openness to foreign investment; business decisions are taken mainly on commercial considerations and the ability to compete in the marketplace; capital and technology move globally in search of friendly and …