Have demonetisation & GST pushed India’s economy into a downward spiral? No, say economists. But, is the economy doing great? No again, say economists! Senior
Author: Anil R Tikotekar
Why is the rupee strong? Guessing the future exchange rate – The Financial Express–29.09.2017
Fundamentals get reflected finally in terms of changes in forex reserves, as this is a reflection of total inflows and outflows of dollars to and
Why Narendra Modi government should forget the fiscal deficit now – The Financial Express–29.09.2017
While many, including this newspaper, argue for increasing government expenditure in order to stimulate the economy in the absence of any other growth-driver, and the
From toilets to household finance, this is what successful reform really requires – The Financial Express–29.09.2017
Economic reform in India has to be about much more than freeing up the market, or getting prices right. Clearly, a horrendously inefficient indirect tax
Rising NPAs in power sector add to banks’ stress | Business Standard News–29.09.2017
The stress in the power industry that is evident both in the distribution and generation sides of the business has left the State Bank of
Institute e-wallet for SMEs, exempt exporters from GST: Traders to govt | Business Standard News–29.09.2017
Exporters have suggested the idea of instituting an e-wallet mechanism for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and complete exemption for merchant exporters, who have been
RBI unlikely to cut rates in October policy: Economists | Business Standard News–29.09.2017
Economists don’t expect the six-member monetary policy committee of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to tinker with rates in the October 3-4 policy review,
High growth will need structural reforms | Business Standard Column-29.09.2017
The recent dip in gross domestic product (GDP) growth is being taken seriously in all quarters. The myth of a high-growth trajectory is being challenged.
Disinvestment blues | Business Standard 29.09.2017
Even as the indirect tax collections from the goods and services tax (GST) dipped in August compared to the preceding month, latest reports suggest that
Putting out farm fires | Business Standard Editorials–29.09.2017
The pernicious practice of burning crop residue, which has defied all attempts to curb it till now, may reduce noticeably in the approaching kharif harvesting
EU pressures internet giants to remove illegal content sooner | Business Standard News–29.09.2017
The European Commission on Thursday outlined how firms like Google, Facebook and Twitter should remove illegal content more quickly from the Web, increasing pressure on
Regulate the private health sector | Business Standard Column–29.09.2017
Several central laws prohibit medical treatment by anyone except a doctor. Paradoxically, all studies have shown that it is qualified doctors who pay handsome commissions
Casting the net wider | Business Standard Column–29.09.2017
The global internet experience is set for major disruption. Several giants are developing unconventional technologies to provide high-speed internet from the air. Each of them
Why GST on petrol, diesel may not mean cheap fuel | Business Line–29.09.2017
Contrary to popular notion, bringing petrol and diesel under the Goods & Services Tax (GST) regime may not make them significantly cheaper. There is growing
Low on voltage | Business Line–29.09.2017
Electricity discoms continue to be in poor shape despite UDAY. Urgent reforms are needed from State governments to arrest the slide Two years after the
Labour pain | Business Line–29.09.2017
Rahul’s right: we are not generating jobs In a speech recently in the US, Rahul Gandhi acknowledged that the UPA lost the 2014 polls because
Policy rate unlikely to be cut as retail inflation shows upwards trajectory, says ICRA | Business Line–29.09.2017
Expectation of a further rise in retail inflation may preclude the Reserve Bank of India from cutting the policy repo rate in the upcoming monetary
Yashwant Sinha: After parivar, Yashwant Sinha takes on family | India News – Times of India–29.09.2017
Former finance minister Yashwant Sinha continued his no holds barred criticism of the government’s economic management, questioning the defence put by BJP leaders, including his
Rajiv Kumar: Recovery’s started, should do what it takes to boost economy: NITI Aayog VC – Times of India–29.09.2017
Amid the raging debate about the state of the economy, NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar spoke to TOI about its prospects. Kumar, who has taken
Yashwant Sinha hits back: Arun Jaitley wouldn’t be there if I had been a job applicant | The Indian Express–29.09.2017
Shortly after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, without taking names, described him as a “job applicant@80”, senior BJP leader and former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha responded