Context: NABARD, in collaboration with Palladium Consulting India Pvt Ltd, organized a three day workshop in order for Odisha’s Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to expand their businesses globally.The workshop convened policymakers, financial institutions, exporters, and supporting organizations to strengthen India’s agri export ecosystem. Major Objectives & Training Focus Key Stakeholders and Expert Contributions Strategic Roadmap for Agri Exports Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) Disinvestment
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are government-owned companies that operate in India’s energy, manufacturing, finance, and telecommunications sectors. They are also known as Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs). How do PSUs impact India? PSUs are vital to India’s economic and social development, They contribute significantly to GDP, They drive infrastructure growth, They provide employment opportunities, and They promote socio-economic welfare. A Historical Context: Performance of PSUs since 2019-20 Comparison of PSUs in Action between 2020-21 and 2024-25 Comparison With the First Term of the Modi Government (2014-19) Why the Change? Budget 2025 26: Indicators of Change or Continuity? Although the government announced a strategy in 2021, it remains undecided regarding PSU disinvestment. The reliance on PSUs for dividends continues, while stake sales are slowly progressing.
Stock Manipulation
What is Stock Manipulation? Stock manipulation” refers to the act of intentionally influencing the price of a stock by deceptive means, such as spreading false information, making large, coordinated trades, or using other tactics to artificially inflate or deflate the price to gain personal profit, which is considered illegal. Intervention of Sebi in LSIL and PIFL Sebi’s New Way of Surveillance Some Important Commonalities in Investigations Implications and Takeaways for Investors
Foreign Direct Investments in Government Securities
Net Inflows into Fully Accessible Route (FAR) Securities What is FAR? What is the Structure of FAR? Reasons That Prompted FAR in the First Place? Other Routes for Foreign Investments in Bonds
India Energy Achievements & Goals
India’s Energy Transition and 2030 Goals Ethanol Blending and Sustainable Fuels Initiatives Manufacturing Energy and Resource Exploration
The NITI Aayog Report on Strengthening State Public Universities (SPUs)
Major Issues Pertaining to State Public Universities (SPUs) Important Policy Recommendations of the NITI Aayog Challenges Towards Implementation
Parliamentary Updates
Disbursement of Money to Sahara Group Depositors PACs Allowed to Fuel Retailing AI Centers of Excellence (CoE) Announced Recovery of ₹3.58 Trillion under Insolvency Process Important points by finance minister during Budget Discussions
Su-57 Fighter Jet
Context: Rosoboronexport and the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) offered India a partner on the Su-57, Russia’s fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA). The offer envisions localizing production in India, perhaps at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), with the start of production possibly as early as 2025. Key Highlights: Fifth generation technologies for India. Possible implications for India Russia’s offer to localise the Su 57 and transfer technology holds unique value for India.India will have to make an assessment of these and tie them to its long range strategic goals regarding the Make in India initiative, international partnerships being built in the background, and the changing geopolitical environment.
Cybersecurity
Context: THE ASSAULT ON KAVERI 2.0: Kaveri 2.0 is a property registration portal in Karnataka, which saw a DDoS attack in December 2024, so the attacks ramped up in January and went on into February 2025. The system was essentially crippled using AI-powered bots; property registrations in the state were halted for days. Key Highlights: For this probably, some revenue loss has occurred, for sure, to the state government of Karnataka. Timeline of Cyber Attacks on Karnataka Infrastructure Karnataka is known for cyber security breaches:
COP29
Context: COP29 taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, has been labeled the “Climate Finance COP“ for facilitating negotiations on key aspects of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Key Highlights: Why Article 6.2 Is Important for India? India’s Carbon Trading and the Market Readiness India’s Leadership Potential in South-South Partnership with Africa Risks & Challenges for India The Way Forward
