regulatory reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's 'small business' plan is criticized for focusing primarily on street food vendors rather than broader small businesses, with over half of the 50 proposed regulatory reforms targeting this specific group.

NITI Aayog proposes a ₹50,000 crore fund to boost India’s biotech sector through mission-mode execution, new financing, and regulatory reforms, aiming to expand the bioeconomy from $195.3 billion in 2025 to $2.6 trillion by 2047.

The article discusses the misplacement of the regulation vs. deregulation debate in Pakistan, highlighting overregulation in the formal sector and weak enforcement in the informal sector as key issues. It emphasizes the need for evidence-based regulation to ensure fair competition and consumer protection, particularly in the energy sector where reforms have failed due to conflicts between ministries and regulators, and appointments based on loyalty over expertise.

Small businesses are appealing to Congress for tax relief, regulatory reforms, and healthcare savings to enhance their competitiveness against larger corporations. These measures are intended to help small businesses create jobs and strengthen Main Street's economic growth.