Wood said India has not really had a negative consumer credit cycle since the inception of his portfolio in 2002 but this is probably about
Month: April 2020
Debt Mutual Funds: All you wanted to ask about your debt mutual funds after Franklin Templeton fiasco – The Economic Times
What happened? Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has decided to wind up six debt mutual fund schemes. Investors in these schemes will not be able to buy
Foreign Investment Promotion Board: New FDI policy: Can India manage to stem Chinese predatory trade practices? – The Economic Times
India’s FDI decision is meant to be used as a diplomatic lever in dealing with Beijing. In the new scenario, Chinese companies may be forced
View: To lock down any further will devastate the economy, almost to a point of no return – The Economic Times
How can one mitigate this disaster? The key to it lies in getting people back to work as soon as possible, with such safety as
The story of Jio Platforms: a decade in the making, and for once, data and oil do mix – ET Prime
There are two kinds of deals that happen during a crisis. First, the distressed ones. There’s going to be a lot of that as the
Govt push for mandatory bank loans needed to help small borrowers tide over COVID-19 financial emergency | Deccan Herald
A mandatory offer of credit is not outrageous in the present circumstances Representative image. (Credit: iStock Photo) On April 23, bankers effectively told the Reserve
Coronavirus: Turning a crisis into a policy opportunity | Deccan Herald
Working on the assumption that the COVID-19 crisis by itself will spur economic reforms is being foolishly hopeful Representative image. (Credit: AFP Photo) Barring the
It’s time to give up some habits | Deccan Herald
The spread of the coronavirus pandemic is bound to lead to many changes in the lifestyles, conduct and behaviour of people in private and public
स्वागतार्ह वटहुकूम –महाराष्ट्र टाइम्स
मटा अग्रलेख: स्वागतार्ह वटहुकूम करोना रुग्णांवर उपचार करणाऱ्या डॉक्टर आणि आरोग्य कर्मचाऱ्यांच्या सुरक्षेसाठी १८९७च्या संसर्गजन्य आजार नियंत्रण कायद्यात दुरुस्ती करून केंद्र सरकारने एक महत्त्वाचे पाऊल उचलले
समान संधी हवी! –महाराष्ट्र टाइम्स
समान संधी हवी! करोनाच्या उद्रेकामुळे जगात जे अनेक बदल होत आहेत, त्यातून प्रसारमाध्यमेही सुटलेली नाहीत. आज विशेषत: वृत्तपत्रे अनेक संकटांचा सामना करीत आहेत. अशावेळी, सोशल मीडिया,
‘Judiciary should treat this lockdown as an opportunity to re-envision courts as a “service” instead of as a “place”’–Times of India
The lockdown has foregrounded the conversation of transitioning to virtual court hearings. Justice AP Shah, former chief justice of the Delhi high court, speaks to Pradeep Thakur on
Protect Covid warriors: Ordinance is welcome but needs to be complemented with a systems approach later–Times of India
Taking cognisance of the numerous incidents of attack on healthcare workers amid the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown, the Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance making violence
The battle in the White House on immigration | Opinion – columns – Hindustan Times
Look hard and you will find an unwavering determination of this administration — or that of some senior staffers, even if not necessarily backed by
Towards a more insular world | HT Editorial – editorials – Hindustan Times
Migration will dip sharply, affecting capital inflows and jobs Hindustan Times it is now inevitable that migration will be much reduced(Sameer Sehgal/Hindustan Times) A combination
Discussed decision to shut 6 MF schemes with Sebi: Franklin Templeton–Deccan Chronicle
Mumbai: A day after its shocking decision to close six debt schemes, Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund on Friday said it had engaged with Sebi on the
RBI’s response to COVID-19 needs to be localised and unconventional | The Indian Express
RBI must venture into unconventional monetary policy and design alternatives to significantly ease the pressures of financing on the state governments. RBI could opt for
How Franklin Templeton MF shot in the foot & put Rs 30,000 crore investor wealth at risk – The Economic Times
The six funds, which were closed down by the Indian arm of one of the world’s biggest fund houses, are neck deep in sectors that
What matters most is health of real economy, not fiscal deficit: Rajan – The Economic Times
He warned one has to be careful about the fiscal packages, and has to make sure they do not shake currency and hike interest rates.
Coronavirus outbreak: Govt suspends insolvency process for six months–Business Today
Sections 7, 9 and 10 of the IBC enable a financial creditor, operational creditor and the promoter, respectively, to initiate insolvency proceedings against a company
Coronavirus Lockdown IX: What will it take to kick-start the Indian economy?–Business Today
Getting the basics right holds the key. This would involve first acknowledging that a large population has lost incomes, savings and jobs and second, consumption