From time to time, the financial papers print forecasts of the future of the rupee, taking inputs from banks, consultants and other interested parties. These
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Cyber security: Why prevention focus system is not much effective today – The Financial Express–01.12.2017
The success of a company’s IT security does not depend on trying to prevent a cyber attack, but in the ability to predict, detect and
Government doesn’t recognise crypto currency as legal, says FM Arun Jaitley – The Financial Express–01.12.2017
With virtual currency gaining traction among investors, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said India does not recognise crypto currency as legal tender. Yesterday, virtual currency
Wait for 3-4 quarters before concluding on growth rate: Chidambaram | Business Standard News–01.12.2017
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said he was happy that the economy has registered a growth of 6.3 per cent in the latest
Reversal in trend | Business Standard Editorials–01.12.2017
The headline number provided by the Central Statistics Office in its first estimates of economic growth in the July-September quarter provides a welcome reversal of
Rate hold by MPC is justified by a confluence of risk | Business Standard Column–01.12.2017
Analysts have formed a broad consensus that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will hold the repo rate at 6 per cent at the December meeting.
Growth outlook for remaining part of FY18 is not without risks | Business Standard News–01.12.2017
Country’s economy grew 6.3% in the three months ending in September from a year earlier, in line with expectations and faster than a provisional 5.7
GST maze leaves exporters sulking for refunds | Business Standard News–01.12.2017
In its 22nd meeting on October 6, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council had asked the government to quickly refund to exporters the Integrated
GST Network to stabilise in next 6-9 months: TCS wing | Business Standard News–01.12.2017
The technical glitches on the GST Network (GSTN), which has off late irked several traders as well as politicians across the country, will take another
‘Employees and even tea vendors can invoke IBC to find redress’ | Business Line–01.12.2017-R
It’s not banks, but operational creditors, that have initiated the most number of cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), said MS Sahoo, Chairperson,
Cryptocurrency: The bits of Bitcoin | The Indian Express–01.12.2017
In October this year, billionaire Warren Buffet had described Bitcoin as a “real bubble”, and said that one couldn’t value it considering it was not
Bankruptcy Code: Screws tighten on defaulters, personal guarantors too may now face insolvency heat – The Economic Times–30.11.2017
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is expected to step up its drive against defaulters by allowing lenders to act against high-profile individuals,
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: IBC Ordinance: End of the road for dishonest promoters, but has anyone thought of the collateral damage? – The Economic Times–30.11.2017
Section 29A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code bars ousted promoters of an insolvent company from regaining control. It has not specifically disarmed any class
GST: Note ban, GST may have ‘reinforced’ growth deceleration: CEA – The Economic Times–30.11.2017
Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian today said demonetisation and GST rollout may have “reinforced” the growth deceleration that had already set in. He also exuded
Bitcoin tops $11,000 barrier after $1,000 surge in 12 hours | Business Standard News–30.11.2017
Bitcoin zoomed past $11,000 to hit a record high for the sixth day in a row on Wednesday after gaining more than $1,000 in just
Bank consolidation as a reform is overstated: CEA Arvind Subramanian | Business Standard News–30.11.2017
Your thoughts on the economy after demonetisation and the GST, and the prospects, going forward? There is a global export recovery. I think we can
SMEs: The blind side of Gujarat model | Business Standard News
The key economic parameters of Gujarat show the state has done well with capital-intensive industries but needs to focus more on small enterprises and some
Insolvency ordinance impact: Over 70% of SMEs face liquidation | Business Standard News–30.11.2017
Around 70% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) undergoing insolvency proceedings face liquidation as their promoters are the only ones presenting resolution plans. The recent
Pending GST refunds, technical glitches continue to hold up exports | Business Standard News–30.11.2017
Five months after the roll out of the goods and service tax (GST) regime, exporters have pointed out that last mile, procedural issues continue to
Bitcoin tops $10,000 on major exchanges | Business Line–30.11.2017
Marks 10-fold increase in 2017 Virtual currency bitcoin soared to an all-time high above $10,000 on Wednesday on major exchanges and digital currency indexes, including