The Government’s decision to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 74% is irrational and bodes ill for LIC and the four publicly owned and 30 private general insurance companies in India.
Nokia has announced it will lay off 10,000 employees in next two years as part of its restructuring plans, reset its cost bases and invest in R&D and future capabilities including 5G.
Considering the list of PSEs in which the government is divesting, like the ONGC and several banks, there are serious doubts about the government’s intentions.
Banking operations including cheque clearance across the country got affected as bankers under aegis of UFBU have gone on strike to protest against proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders
“Various provisions in these rules can place unreasonable restrictions on digital news media, and consequently media at large,” the statement by the Editors Guild of India said.
Officials have been told now by PMO that India will monetise state-owned assets and govt’s focus should be on public welfare schemes and development rather than engaging in ‘business’.