The real estate sector had faced a severe setback, though sales, which had dropped, is marginally increasing. Due to cut in salaries and sinking of the economy, many home buyers could not make the payment of their loans to the banks and the non-banking financial institutions. BE, in this issue has covered the growth, challenges and budgetary allocations for real estate sector.

The Finance Minister has presented the Union Budget 2021-22 to boost the economy. While considering the extraordinary circumstances, this budget is set to be good for growth. It has balanced the government expenditure to stimulate the economy without the introduction of any additional tax. The budget has rightly focused on key sectors like infrastructure, urban transport, water supply, new roads, wastes management, healthcare, re-capitalization of PSU banks and promoting a digitally strong India. BE, in this edition has analysed the last Union budget.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that the first phase of Covid-19 vaccination will incur no cost for state governments and that the central government will bear the entire cost. Priority for vaccination would be given to front-line workers – health workers, both in private and public facilities, security and armed forces staff, and sanitation workers. BE, in this issue has covered how the vaccination process is going on India.

The world is faced with extraordinary uncertainty about the depth and duration of this crisis, and it has been the worst economic fallout since the Great Depression. In India, The Union Government Finance Minister claims that the economy has witnessed a V-shaped recovery despite Covid–19. According to her there is an overall growth in all sectors. The government expects the GDP to contract by 7.7 % in this fiscal year. However, the reality may be different. BE has covered the economic forecast of 2021 in this edition.

India dropped two spots, ranking 131 among 189 countries in the 2020 Human Development Index (HDI), as reported by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Human Development Index is the measure of a country’s health, education, and standard of living. It does not account for the impact of Covid.  Business Economics has covered the global and national HDI conditions in this issue.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), many potential vaccines for Covid-19 are under study and several large clinical trials may report results end of this year or by January 15, 2021. India needs to catch up with global standards of effective vaccine management. It’s cold chain network needs improvement. BE has covered the potential Covid vaccines and their safety protocols in this issue. 

The economy is recovering from the lows but the pace is slow. It is below pre-Covid levels. Credit Suisse reported corporate stressed debt dipped 37% in the September quarter, but it has happened only with a few sectors and not largely with MSME and service sectors. This edition of BE has covered how India is paving it's way from the situation of 'technical recession'.

Data protection law in India is currently facing many problems due to the absence of proper legislative framework. There is an on-going explosion of cyber crimes on a global scale. The theft and sale of stolen data is happening across vast continents. India being the largest host of outsourced data processing in the world could become the epicenter of cyber crimes this is mainly due to absence of the absolute legislation.  Business Economics has covered the personal data violation in digital space. 

Online retail companies have been tying up with physical retailers for delivery of the goods to the consumers in their respective areas. This issue of BE has covered how the Online to Offline business has grown during the pandemic and what are the impacts.

Government has enacted three agriculture bills to improve the farmers’ income for assessing the market for their produce. BE has discussed the impacts of these acts in the current issue.

The festive season is knocking at the door. Due to financial constraints, people will still be purchasing merchandise as a matter of auspicious purchases. Now, because of Covid-19, marketing has been shifting to e-commerce. This edition of BE analysed the business expectations from the upcoming festive season in India.

Renewable energy is in the need of effective solutions for growth’s survival. BE has covered the present situation of renewable energy and it's development in India. 

The Modi government has announced the new National Education Policy 2020. It aims for a holistic, inclusive education from pre-school to secondary level with 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in schools by 2030. BE has analysed the pros and cons of the NEP, 2020 in this edition. 

Indian government has initiated Unlock 3.0 since August. To safeguard the human lives, FICCI has published its Unlock 3.0 guidelines that should be maintained in various sectors when opening them. This issue of
BE has covered sector specific present situations and future estimations during the Unlock 3.0.

Covid-19 pandemic is the most urgent and recent threat to the world. Climate change has been persisting as the great threat to the world. The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) is rescheduled to be held in Scotland in 2021 due to Covid-19. BE has covered the relation between pandemic and environment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned China in stern language. Citing security reasons, the government has banned 59 Chinese apps such as TikTok, Shareit, UC Browser, WeChat and others. The current edition of BE has covered how this ban can encourage the domestic mobile application sector in India.

COVID-19 has accelerated technical adoption across India. From tele-health solutions to virtual classrooms, facilitating remote work, and enabling virtual control for decision-making, it is reimagining online business models and stepping up the cyber security needs. IoT will play a major role in reshaping education, public services & MSMEs for growth. The current edition of BE has covered the role of Internet of Things to economise businesses during the pandemic. 

Start ups can be a savior for the Indian economy in present situation. BE in this edition has covered the growth of start ups and how the sector is performing during Covid 19 pandemic.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced relief measures in five tranches, which are not very effective due to various reasons. The government should take stock of the extremely critical situation for which long-term measures need to be taken. BE has analysed the stimulus package in this issue.

Nationwide lockdown has stressed every industry and business across the country. The banking system is closely connected with this problem concerning loans, credit and other related issues. The current edition of BE has covered Lending, Fraud, Failures and Survival of the banking system in India.

Agriculture sector in india is in distress and the recent Coronavirus outbreak is troubling the sector to encounter massive loss. BE in the current edition addressed the issues, agriculture is suffering from and how the government is trying to aid the sector to overcome. 

Covid-19 pandemic has led the world at a great peril. The health and lives of humans and economy are under serious threat due to the pandemic Covid-19. According to the latest UN Trade report, the world economy will go into recession this year with losses of trillions of dollars. BE has covered the possible impacts of the pandemic as its cover story in this issue.

Provisions were incorporated in Companies Act for mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility for firms fulfilling certain conditions regarding their size and profit history. Such firms are to spend at least 2% of the average net profits made during the three immediately preceding financial years. For this issue BE has covered the impact of mandatory CSR towards the overall development of the country. 


Tea industry has been suffering due to the rising cost of labour and inputs, vagaries of nature, and agricultural income tax levied by state governments. Therefore, many gardens are on sale or on the brink of bankruptcy. BE has covered the growth of tea industry in India in this edition.

Horticulture sector contributes 54% of agricultural exports and 28% of Agro-GDP in India. This sector has grown at the growth rate of 3.6%. India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world next only to China. BE has covered the horticulture sector in this issue.

The steel sector in India has witnessed both a period of recession and boom. During good times from 2004 to 2010, it had large capacity enhancement from 28.5 million tonne to more than 100 million tonne by 2010. It was around 137.98 million tonne in 2018-19. BE has covered the steel industry in India in its current edition.

Handicraft exports from India increased by 1.7% year-on-year during April-November 2018 to USD 2.42 billion. The handloom and handicraft industry is one of the largest unorganized sectors of economic activity in India providing employment to 43.31 lakh weavers from rural and semi-urban areas. For this issue BE has covered the potential of the Indian handicrafts sector.

 

The 12th edition of the World Confluence of Humanity, Power & Spirituality was graced by a galaxy of politicians, religious heads, philosophers, enlightened persons, eminent writers, scholars and entrepreneurs. The youth had comprised a large segment of the audience. BE has covered the 12th edition of the World Confluence of Humanity, Power & Spirituality in this issue.

The cover story of BE for the current issue is on the Universal Religion of Humanism. Humanity is the essence of all religions. Service to Humanity is worship of God. Harmony, peace, love, co-operation and co-existence are the essence of eternal laws. Unity in diversity is the manifestation of the Creator. 

Global economy is on the path of slowdown due to various factors – global trade wars, rising trade barriers, nationalistic approach to protect employment, slow industries and economic growth. This issue of BE has covered the current trends of global economy.

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