Ilma Siddiqua

The electronic manufacturing industry in India suffers from a lack of funding and growth prospects, which contradicts the country’s huge demand for electronic goods. Hence, the country has limited infrastructure to meet the electronic needs of the people. This lack of reliable and adequate infrastructure can lead to poor investment in the electronics manufacturing industry. […]

Government e Marketplace (GeM) plans to onboard 1,00,000 startups on its online platform, which will enable new business entrants to participate in eligible public procurement bids regardless of their inability to meet the accustomed norms related to turnover and minimum years of experience, a senior official said. GeM is India’s public procurement platform. Ajit B […]

The pharmaceutical industry has earned a drug patent greatly from the technological advancements of recent decades. Developing at least one drug takes years of research and experimentation; it is a highly knowledge-driven field. Patents are the main form of intellectual property rights employed in the pharmaceutical industry. In India, patent claims are filed under the […]

India is at a turning point when climate change is no longer a far-off danger but a daily reality influencing millions of lives. With floods, cyclones, and heat waves happening with increasing regularity and severity, the nation has become more exposed to the effects of severe weather occurrences. India is eighth on the Global Climate […]

The drug policy in India has come under greater scrutiny after the recent ban on 156 fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines. FDC drugs contain not one but two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients, rendering this method ‘safer’ and ‘more effective’. They are commonly known as “cocktail” drugs. Such combinations are thought to enhance convenience and medication […]

It is impossible to overestimate the significance of precision, uniformity, and compliance in commerce in today’s globalised world. Legal metrology is one important component that guarantees fair trade practices internationally. Legal metrology, the science of measurement, greatly influences how nations do business with each other, especially in India. Legal metrology is a potent weapon that […]

India’s Geographical Indications (GI) Registration Act of 1999 was a milestone initiative to preserve and promote unique cultural, agricultural, and artisanal products from different regions. Over the past decades, the Act has been instrumental in granting legal protection to various items, from Darjeeling tea to Pashmina shawls, by registering them under GI. So far, in […]

Product safety and quality, particularly health and hygiene-related products, are very important. The Bureau of Indian Standards, due to growing concern about health hazards from using inferior quality materials, has forced several standards and compulsive regulations. One such regulation includes the BIS Quality Control Order (QCO) for potable water bottles in conformity with IS 17803:2022. […]

In May 2024, it came as a big surprise to Indian accountants and members of CA firms, both Indian and International, that India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sought the Bihar chapter of the ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India). The reason for the meeting was under the agenda of the Viksit Bharat goals that […]

Employee benefits are given significant attention in the current workplace scenario, supporting employees. Sodexo Meal Card is one solution that enhances the employee experience by offering meal allowances. An organization can conveniently provide a Sodexo Meal Card, which includes benefits such as tax exemptions, making it appealing to employees and employers. An average salaried individual would always […]

FICCI, which stands for Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, is a leading industry association that advocates for policy reforms to eliminate illicit trade across various sectors of India. The FICCI report also focused on the negative impact of illicit trade on the economy, legal business, tax structure, and consumer safety. Have a […]

State finance ministers have been requested by Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari to contemplate lowering the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to 12 per cent on cars that run on flex fuel. His appeal seeks to reduce India’s reliance on fossil fuels and increase the usage of biofuels. Nitin Gadkari emphasized […]

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released new rules regarding diesel generator set stack heights in response to growing environmental concerns and calls for more environmentally friendly settings. These actions are intended to address the detrimental effects of diesel generators on the environment, particularly in urban and industrial settings. This study explains the new […]

The National Testing House (NTH) clearance to offer drone certification has been an important turning point for the Indian drone sector. Robust certification standards have become essential as the demand for drones expands across several industries, including agriculture, logistics, and surveillance. NTH’s certification will promote dependability and confidence in the sector by guaranteeing that drones […]