Deepshikha Sikarwar is a senior assistant editor at The Economic Times. She specializes in a range of topics including energy and mining, business and economics, and supply chain management, with a keen focus on economic policy, global economy, and renewable energy. Deepshikha's insights and analyses have been featured extensively in The Economic Times.
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Deepshikha's articles primarily focus on finance and economy, with a specific emphasis on India. She covers government announcements, industry-specific news, and general financial updates relating to the Indian market.
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By: Anoushka Sawhney, Deepshikha Sikarwar
India is set to modernize its statistical system. Artificial intelligence will be integrated into official data. A national business register is planned. Data may soon be recognized as an economic asset. These steps aim to enhance economic data accuracy and timeliness. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is leading these significant changes.
By: Anoushka Sawhney, Deepshikha Sikarwar
India plans a major statistical overhaul, integrating AI, creating a national business register, and exploring data as an economic asset for better economic insights.
By: Deepshikha Sikarwar, Kirtika Suneja
India's economy is projected to grow around 7% this fiscal year, with most businesses finding growth avenues despite global cost pressures. The new CII president, R Mukundan, advocates for a GST Council-like body to drive crucial reforms across sectors like agriculture and land. He also emphasized strategic technology infusion from China, particularly in battery storage, and expanding production-linked incentives for local manufacturing.
By: Deepshikha Sikarwar, Twesh Mishra
Authorities are intensifying scrutiny on Rajesh Exports. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office will probe the gold refining giant following allegations of financial irregularities by Sebi. The Enforcement Directorate also recently searched company premises, citing significant deviations from commercial practices and a lack of documentation for foreign transactions. The company denies any wrongdoing, attributing discrepancies to number interpretation.
By: Deepshikha Sikarwar
Any moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationalising the FTAs signed with 37 countries will boost exports and FDI, and thus growthRam Singh, Director, Delhi School of Economics
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has cautioned about the financial dangers linked to the rapid growth of AI, pointing to issues of overinvestment and high valuations. Theres a growing worry that advanced AI models could increase cyber threats, calling for stronger collaborations.
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a stark warning about the financial risks stemming from the rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence, citing concerns of overinvestment and inflated valuations. BIS also highlighted the inflationary pressures and supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by geopolitical conflicts, emphasizing the need for robust policy coordination to ensure economic stability and sustainable growth.
By: Samidha Sharma, Deepshikha Sikarwar
India could restore the merchant discount rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions for large merchants, addressing an issue that has plagued the online payments industry, according to three people aware of the matter.
By: Deepshikha Sikarwar, Samidha Sharma
India may reintroduce merchant discount rates for large businesses on UPI transactions. This move aims to address the financial sustainability of digital payment providers. Small merchants and transactions below a certain threshold will likely remain exempt from these charges.
By: Deepshikha Sikarwar, Samidha Sharma
The move would mark a significant shift in India’s digital payments policy, six years after the government made UPI and RuPay debit card transactions free to drive digital adoption. The levy is expected to apply only to large merchants, those with annual turnover of Rs 1-1.5 crore or more while peer-to-peer transfers and payments to small merchants will remain free.
