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Centre Plans Customised Incentive Scheme for Toy Industry, Moves Away from PLI Model

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 In a strategic policy shift, the Indian government is preparing to roll out a customised incentive scheme for the domestic toy industry, moving away from the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) model that had long been anticipated for the sector. According to a senior official, the proposed scheme is expected to mirror the structure of the recently introduced Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), which offers differentiated incentives based on turnover, capital expenditure (capex), or a combination of both. "We are bringing in a sector-specific scheme for toys. It won't be under the PLI framework, but the objective is similar to what the government achieved with smartphones. The concerned ministry is finalising the details," the official said on May 19. The PLI scheme, launched to boost manufacturing across multiple sectors, offers financial rewards tied to measurable outcomes like increased production and sales. While successful in areas such as smartphone ...

Product-Bank’s Ultimate Guide to Finding the Cheapest Flights

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Why Reforming the U.S. Pharma Industry May Prove Difficult for Trump

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 Former President Donald Trump has revived his pledge to lower prescription drug prices if re-elected. However, systemic barriers—including entrenched pharmaceutical lobbying, complex regulatory pathways, and economic reliance on pharma innovation—make substantial reform challenging. Even previously proposed measures faced legal pushback and political gridlock. While populist rhetoric on drug pricing appeals to voters, actual structural reform is likely to be slow and contentious. If you can provide the article text, I can rewrite the entire piece for you.