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June 20, 2025

REAL MONEY GAMING
Compliance Improves Post
SKOCH Responsible Gaming Surveys

40% Apps Improve Compliance Rank, 55% Improve Score, 4% Get > 50% India’s online gaming...

April 29, 2025

Techno-Legal DPDP Framework Misreads India’s MSME Landscape

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, hailed as a progressive step toward securing personal...

April 14, 2025

SKOCH Breaks the Binary

India’s First Constitutionally Anchored Gaming Framework When regulatory silence clouds India’s booming digital gaming sector,...

January 22, 2025

Human Rights in Business

Bridging the Gap

NIFTY 50 Companies’ Journey Towards
Global Leadership in Human Rights Compliance

Indian companies, as pivotal players in one of the world’s most vibrant economies, are uniquely...

January 22, 2025

Respect For Doing Business

The Indian Bank Story

Indian Bank, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to...

December 30, 2024

Dr Manmohan Singh

Reforms with a Human Face

The Prime Minister walked towards me, his characteristic measured steps exuding grace and purpose. It...

December 26, 2024

Building Blocks for India’s Future

Planning for a Digital Economy

Reflecting on the nationalisation of banks and the long road to achieving significant financial inclusion,...

December 26, 2024

No Indian Left Behind

Bhashini – The Language of Inclusion

In a country as linguistically diverse as India, language can serve both as a unifier...

December 21, 2024

Respect For Doing Business

Has Gaming Earned It?

A Step Towards Compliance, Responsibility and Trust

The gaming industry has become a cornerstone of innovation, employment and entertainment in India’s booming...

December 18, 2024

Rent Management System

Slum Rehabilitation Authority Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

Mumbai, a bustling city of dreams, is marked by stark socio-economic divides, with nearly half...

December 18, 2024

West Bengal Artisan Enlistment Portal and Artisan Card

Directorate of MSME West Bengal

West Bengal, known for its cultural heritage, has embraced progress through two transformative initiatives launched...

December 18, 2024

UNION BANK OF INDIA’S CYBER SHIELD: A TALE OF EXCELLENCE

In a rapidly digitizing world, Union Bank of India has emerged as a guardian of...

December 18, 2024

e-UNNAT Brings Over 1,100 Citizen-Centric Services Under Single Digital Umbrella

In Jammu and Kashmir, accessing government services was once a daunting task. Citizens struggled with...

December 18, 2024

SOCIAL SECURITY AND EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The Rehabilitation Center for Substance Abuse & Mental Illness (DISHA) program launched in 2020 by...

December 17, 2024

BUILDING LIVES, ONE HOME AT A TIME

THE JOURNEY OF BARGACH FINANCE

In the bustling landscapes of India’s semi-urban and rural regions, where the banyan tree symbolises...

December 16, 2024

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND

CHARTING INDIA’S GST PATH TO INCLUSIVE GROWTH

"Can GST Drive India's Development Dreams? Simplifying GST, embracing advanced digitisation, and rethinking fiscal priorities...

December 16, 2024

CHAITANYA GODAVARI BANK

Respect for Doing Business

Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank (CGGB), is transforming rural banking in Andhra Pradesh by merging financial...

December 16, 2024

Central Bank of India

Respect for Doing Business

The Central Bank of India (CBI), a public sector giant with a rich heritage, is...

December 16, 2024

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND

NEW DIMENSIONS IN INCLUSIVE GROWTH

JOB GENERATIVE, SPATIALLY DISPERSED, EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE

In the grand halls of the 100th SKOCH Summit, a palpable energy buzzed as policymakers,...

November 4, 2024

The Man Who Wrote his Own Obituary – Bibek Debroy

Reformers Remember I met Bibek Debroy for the first time on a train to Amritsar....

October 22, 2024

TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) Story

Respect for Doing Business

TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has been recognised for its exceptional contributions to digital...

October 22, 2024

NIS Management Story

Respect for Doing Business

The NIS Management Limited’s journey towards digital transformation under the “Rationalisation and Workforce Automation” initiative...

October 21, 2024

SAVE Solutions Story

Some Honours are Worth Fighting For

SAVE Solutions Pvt Ltd has made remarkable strides in addressing financial inclusion and employment generation...

October 21, 2024

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Story

Some Honours are Worth Fighting For

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has made significant strides in financial inclusion with its innovative Micro...

October 21, 2024

Central Coalfields Story

Respect for Doing Business

Coal India, through its subsidiary Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), has played a pivotal role in...

October 21, 2024

Breaking Down Digital Silos: The Case for Independent Compliance Standards

In a revealing analysis of India's digital economy, stark contrasts have emerged across different sectors...

October 21, 2024

Annapurna Finance Story

Respect for Doing Business

Annapurna Finance, founded in Odisha, has significantly impacted poverty alleviation through financial inclusion, reaching underserved...

October 16, 2024

The Vector Finance Story

Respect for Doing Business

In the heart of rural India, amidst the underdeveloped regions of Odisha, Tripura, and Assam,...

October 15, 2024

The IIFL Samasta Story

Respect for Doing Business

In the heart of India, from the lanes of Darbhanga, Bihar, to the misty hills...

October 4, 2024

State of Compliance

Digital Gaming

The digital gaming industry in India is evolving rapidly and so is the need for...

September 27, 2024

Respect for Doing Business

Why your Business matters to India?

As Mukesh Ambani famously said, "What is good for India is good for Reliance.” The...

September 24, 2024

Havoc of Retrospective Taxation

– Respect for Doing Business

HOW ONE DECISION CHANGED INDIA’S FUTURE

By Sameer Kochhar In 2012, India found itself at a crossroads. The nation's once-booming economy...

September 12, 2024

Tata-Birla to Ambani-Adani – Need to Honour the Bhumiputras

By Sameer Kochhar Why should India care? While large businesses in other countries are often...

October 16, 2023

SKOCH India Involved Assessment

By Sameer Kochhar Inequality is as old as civilisation itself, and so is philanthropy as...

July 26, 2023

Modi Government Makes Great Stride in Financial Deepening

By Sameer Kochhar I have been analysing and writing on the issues related to financial...

June 22, 2023

SKOCH Group Chairman praises CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Amaravati, June 22: SKOCH Group Chairman Sameer Kochhar called on Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan...

May 18, 2023

Jio Makes India Proud

By Sameer Kochhar In 2003, I had the opportunity to meet Mukesh Bhai and present...

August 23, 2022

HPCL commences its first Cow dung to Compressed Biogas Project

In a transcending move towards green energy and commitment towards environmental stewardship, HPCL commenced its...

August 23, 2022

Government Keen to Attract More Private Firms into Mineral Exploration

Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi said that the Center...

August 23, 2022

India-UK agree to exchange experiences and best practices in areas of working of commercial courts, and ADR mechanisms like arbitration and mediation

During the recent meeting of India-UK Joint Consultative Committee (JCC), a broad agreement was reached...

July 25, 2022

Unorganized Workers Registered on E-Shram Portal

As on 31st December, 2021, 17,77,73,595 unorganized workers were registered on e-Shram portal. Ministry envisages...

July 25, 2022

Projects for Connectivity and Development in NE States

Several infrastructure development projects including connectivity projects have been taken up by the concerned Ministries...

July 25, 2022

DIKSHA Platform

DIKSHA (https://diksha.gov.in/) an initiative of the Ministry of Education for digital online education, has QR...

July 22, 2022

DST is implementing a National Mission-Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems with a budget outlay of Rs. 3,660 crore for a period of 5 years

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth...

July 22, 2022

COP 26 President and NITI Aayog launch initiatives to boost electric mobility and promote battery reuse and recycling market in India

During the visit of COP 26 President Rt Hon’ble Alok Sharma to India on 21-22...

July 21, 2022

Move from Volume to Value

On July 21, 2022, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family...

July 20, 2022

Digital Literacy In Rural Areas

To enhance digital adoption, MeitY is focusing on providing digital literacy to the citizens across...

July 20, 2022

Dak Karmayogi

The Dak Karmayogi e-Learning portal aims at competency building of Departmental employees and GraminDak Sewaks...

July 20, 2022

Government undertakes several initiatives to promote electronics manufacturing in India

The government is very focused on its important objective of building the overall semiconductor ecosystem...

July 19, 2022

Loans to SCs and OBCs

The number of poor Scheduled Caste persons who have been provided loans by NSFDC, as...

July 19, 2022

Centre is taking a number of steps to promote use of electric vehicles in India

India has a total of 13, 34, 385 Electric Vehicles and 27,81,69,631 non-Electric Vehicle in...

July 19, 2022

Jawaharlal Nehru Port becomes first 100% Landlord Major Port of India

The PPP mode of investment in Indian ports has made a remarkable progress in the...

July 19, 2022

2,877 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations sanctioned under FAME–II in 68 cities across 25 States/UTs

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has sanctioned 2,877 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in 68 cities...

July 19, 2022

India and Africa together secured their interests and the relevance of the multilateral trading system

India plans to strengthen its partnership with Africa in four areas to fulfil aspirations of...

July 18, 2022

Mission Karmayogi is aimed at building a future-ready civil service with the right attitude, skills and knowledge, aligned to the vision of New India

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth...

July 18, 2022

Scientists solve the curious case of Himalayan glaciers resisting global warming

Researchers have taken a significant leap toward solving the mystery of why few pockets of...

July 17, 2022

India achieves major landmark of ‘200 Crore’ COVID-19 Vaccinations

In a historic achievement, India’s cumulative COVID19 vaccination drive has surpassed the 200-Crore milestone today....

July 17, 2022

India’s agricultural and processed food products exports up by 14% to USD 5987 Million in the first three months of current fiscal

Continuing with the trend from the previous year, the exports of agricultural and processed food...

July 16, 2022

172 major issues identified by 36 States and UTs, while 163 technology problems have been posed by States seeking solutions from 24 Central ministries / departments

Continuing with the trend initiated by him of holding joint meetings of different scientific streams...

July 16, 2022

Under the provision of the MoU, NALSA to provide services of 700 lawyers, in each district exclusively for Tele-Law program

“From this year, Tele-Law service is being made free of cost for citizens in the...

July 16, 2022

The amendment to allow the industry to declare the information in the digital form through the QR Code

The Department of Consumer Affairs vide the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities), (Second Amendment) Rules 2022...

July 15, 2022

NHPC signs MoU for development of “Pilot Green Hydrogen Technologies”

NHPC signed two MoUs for the development of “Pilot Green Hydrogen Technologies” in line with...

July 15, 2022

Kishtwar in J&K will become North India’s major power hub generating nearly 6000 MW of power after the completion of the ongoing power projects

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth...

July 15, 2022

Covaxin can help in controlling the virus load of SARS-CoV-2 & its variants, reducing disease severity

Scientists have found that Covaxin, which is an inactivated whole-virion vaccine, induces robust immune memory...

July 15, 2022

Centre announces a Grand Challenge for development of “Technologies for Primary Processing, Storage and Valorisation of Onions”

Beating past records, the Centre has procured 2.50 lakh tons of onion for the buffer...

July 14, 2022

Scientists develop novel mechanism to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 by blocking their entry to cells & reducing infection ability

Researchers have reported the design of a new class of synthetic peptides that can not...

July 14, 2022

INDIA’S FOREIGN TRADE: June 2022

India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in June 2022* are estimated to be USD...

July 14, 2022

Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Detailed Guidelines for ‘Mission Shakti’ aimed at Strengthening Interventions for Women Safety, Security and Empowerment

Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued detailed guidelines for ‘Mission Shakti' scheme. The...

July 14, 2022

Task Force has been constituted to coordinate the progress of filling up of the vacant posts as per the ‘Recruitment Plan’

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth...

July 14, 2022

Department of Consumer Affairs sets up committee to develop comprehensive framework on the Right to Repair

In a bid to emphasize on LiFE (Lifestyle for the Environment) movement through sustainable consumption,...

July 14, 2022

Platform of Platforms (POP) launched under eNAM, over Rs 37 crore equity grant released to 1018 FPOs

The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, launched the Platform...

July 14, 2022

CCPA issues Advisory to e-commerce platforms on sale of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an Advisory to e-commerce entities concerning the...

July 13, 2022

Focus on abating air pollution through greening and plantation on a large scale, among other mitigation measures

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has formulated a...

July 12, 2022

Andhra Pradesh returns under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, farmers will get crop security

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to rejoin the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana...

July 12, 2022

Government initiatives helped NE region witness more than 85% export growth in last six years

To give boost to the export of horticulture products grown in North-Eastern (NE) states, the...

July 12, 2022

Ministry of Jal Shakti to strengthen capacities of States for SBM-Grameen

To finalise the capacity building strategy and training calendar of each State and Union Territory...

July 11, 2022

Around 60 StartUps have registered with ISRO since “unlocking” of the Indian Space sector recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Around 60 Start-Ups have registered with ISRO since "unlocking" of the Indian Space sector recently...

July 11, 2022

Dwarka Expressway being developed as the first elevated urban expressway in India will be operational in 2023

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has said Dwarka Expressway, also...

July 11, 2022

Timely infusion of technologies like AI & Big Data need of the hour to stay level with technological curve: RM

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched 75 newly-developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) products/technologies during the first-ever...

July 10, 2022

Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be conducted in 200 locations across India

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will hold the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela...

July 10, 2022

West Bengal gets Internet Exchange Points at Durgapur and Bardhaman

Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar- Minister of State, Electronics and Information Technology, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government...

July 9, 2022

APEDA organises farming demonstrations and farm training for students; Initiative is part of National Education Policy

More than 150 students from Class IV to Class XII participated and learnt the basics...

July 8, 2022

“Log Bhagidaari” pivotal for launching Jan Abhiyaan for vector control and elimination

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya exhorted states to launch Jan Abhiyaans with log bhaagidari (people’s participation) to...

July 8, 2022

PARIMAN: The Geo-Portal for NCR made Public

National Capital Region (NCR) is presently spread over 55,083 Sq. Kms and has four participating...

July 7, 2022

National Education Policy’ has given us a tool to realize innumerable possibilities

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam on implementation of the...

July 7, 2022

Captive & Commercial Coal Blocks Production Goes up By 79 % to 27.7 Million Ton During First Quarter 2022-23

Production from coal blocks during the first quarter of Financial Year 2022-23 was reviewed by...

July 7, 2022

AI boosts rural connectivity & healthcare

A total of 15 villages in different parts of the country may soon be seamlessly...

July 7, 2022

PM GatiShakti National Master Plan – “An impetus to Power infrastructure development”

The Prime Minister launched PM GatiShakti-National Master Plan (NMP) for infrastructure development in October, 2021...

July 6, 2022

Pre-alignment of 5 Greenfield Corridors fast-tracked using the National Master Plan: MoRTH

The PM GatiShakti is already beginning to fast-track a number of infrastructure projects across the...

July 6, 2022

The 3rd brainstorming session on Mission Karmayog

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth...

July 6, 2022

India’s first commercial-scale Green Ammonia and Green Methanol project

NTPC RE Limited (NTPC REL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat Alkalies...

July 5, 2022

States will get a total Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs.86,201 crore in 2022-23

The import of toys is down by 70% in the last three years. For HS...

July 5, 2022

Odisha, UP, AP emerge as top three states among General Category States in the 1st ‘State Ranking Index for NFSA’

Odisha has been adjudged the top ranked State followed by Uttar Pradesh at the 2nd spot...

July 4, 2022

Non-Petroleum exports rise by 11.9% to USD 92.5 billion in the first Quarter.

  INDIA’S MERCHANDISE TRADE: Preliminary Data of June 2022 India has achieved a monthly value of...

July 4, 2022

Results of Ranking of States’ Exercise 2021 on support to Start-up Ecosystems declared

The results of the third edition of Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems were...

July 2, 2022

Solar Decathlon India is helping develop the next generation of architects, engineers, and entrepreneurs who can deliver net-zero-energy buildings

Union Minister of State (I/C) Science & Technology; Minister of State (I/C) Earth Sciences; MoS...

July 2, 2022

NITI Aayog releases ‘Mitigation and Management of COVID-19: Compendium of Ayush-Based Practices from Indian States and Union Territories’

NITI Aayog released a compendium of Ayush-based practices from States and Union territories detailing information...

July 1, 2022

₹1,44,616 crore gross GST Revenue collection for June 2022; increase of 56% year-on-year

The gross GST revenue collected in the month of June 2022 is ₹144,616 crore of which CGST...

July 1, 2022

India’s largest floating solar power project commissioned

Indi’s largest floating Solar Power Project is now fully operational. NTPC declared Commercial Operation of...

July 1, 2022

Indian Railways records best ever Monthly Freight Loading of 125.50 MT in June, 2022

Indian Railways has carried forward the momentum of the previous year in the year 2022-23...

April 27, 2022

SKOCH announces India Law Forum

April 18, New Delhi: SKOCH Group today announced the India Law Forum (ILF) for year...

Team Inclusion

November 20, 2021

Living with Crypto – Regulation

Due to the frequently shifting nature of cryptocurrencies' values, it is unclear how they can...

November 20, 2021

Living with Crypto – Investor Protection

The last finance committee of the Parliament made it very apparent through sources that India...

March 24, 2020

INDIA RESPONDS: Adapting to the New Normal

The Coronavirus pandemic is among the biggest crises the world has ever faced. It has...

Inclusion

March 23, 2020

NOBODY’S CHILDREN: Services MSMEs

Services sector contributes nearly 55 per cent to GDP and 32 per cent to total...

Gyanendra Keshri

December 5, 2019

As a run-up to the elections, 54th SKOCH Summit takes stock of Power Sector Reforms in India

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE5TH DECEMBER 2018 Download Full Release   New Delhi: 05-12-2018: With elections...

November 29, 2019

Noted economists and economy think-tanks reached a consensus on the GDP growth estimate at 6-6.5 percent for the next fiscal at SKOCH India Economic Forum

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE29TH NOVEMBER 2019 Download Full Release New Delhi: 29-11-2019: SKOCH Group (India's topmost...

Inclusion

November 29, 2019

Focus on ICOR, instead of Investments. India must capture high value in global supply chain for $10 trillion: SKOCH India Economic Forum

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE29TH NOVEMBER 2019 Download Full Release New Delhi: 29-11-2019: SKOCH Group (India's topmost...

November 29, 2019

Massive Structural Reforms Needed to Achieve $5 Trillion GDP Target

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE29TH NOVEMBER 2019 Download Full Release New Delhi: 29-11-2019: A series of...

November 29, 2019

Top Economists and Taxation experts at SKOCH India Economic Forum reached to a consensus that GST based bill discounting backed by Government Guarantee Fund can provide immediate relief to MSMEs

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE29TH NOVEMBER 2019 Download Full Release New Delhi: 29-11-2019: Top economists and...

November 29, 2019

GST has brought about a radical change in the Taxation Architecture; says N K Singh, Chairman 15th Finance Commission at SKOCH India Economic Forum

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE29TH NOVEMBER 2019 Download Full Release New Delhi: 29-11-2019: Sharing his views...

August 29, 2019

Indian Technology Companies must remain in Indian hands: Minister Prakash Javadekar inaugurates 60th SKOCH Summit

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE29TH AUGUST 2019 Download Full Release New Delhi: 29-11-2019: Companies like Flipkart...

August 28, 2019

India’s Cyber Security Strategy Policy to enable Government’s vision of $5 Trillion Economy – Lt. Gen (Dr.) Rajesh Pant (National Cyber Security Coordinator on Cyber Policies) at 59th SKOCH Summit

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE28TH AUGUST 2019 Download Full Release New Delhi: 28-08-2019: Topmost think-tank of...

July 18, 2019

RBI under Shaktikanta Das

  In the seven months since Shaktikanta Das took over as the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBl) ...

Sameer Kochhar

June 8, 2019

Accelerating Financial Inclusion

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE5TH JUNE 2007 Downloa Full Release Access to banking services, affordable...

March 23, 2019

India needs a Cyber Security Strategy, concurs first meeting of the Cyber Patriots Task Force constituted by SKOCH Group

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE23RD MARCH 2019 Download Full Release   New Delhi: 23-03-2019: With cyber...

February 25, 2019

The only way you can define who should be subsidised is through a decentralised census like SECC and not surveys: Dr. Bibek Debroy

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE25TH FEBRUARY 2019 Download Full Release   New Delhi: 25-02-2019: As a...

October 1, 2008

The ZERO platform to success

The Zero platform has moved beyond pilot stage. Over twenty thousand new accounts are opened...

Team Inclusion