The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare’s recommendations on the proposed legislation surrogacy reflect the kind of progressive thinking policy-making in India needs.
Author: Anil R Tikotekar
Is the rupee at a fair value? – The Financial Express–12.08.2017
The rupee has been behaving differently from most of the important world currencies. A medium-term review indicates that the dollar has strengthened against most international
Why unchecked rise of rupee can be damaging for India – The Financial Express–12.08.2017
Though the political class appears to be in favour of a strong rupee—the currency has appreciated around 6.1% against the dollar so far in 2017—the
Right to Privacy case: Making data controllers accountable will be a good start – The Financial Express–12.08.2017
Takshashila argues that true data protection can be secured through a “rights-based model” based on accountability of the data controller, autonomy of the user over
3% GST rate for gold is low: Economic Survey II | Business Standard–12.08.2017
Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian batted for a higher goods and services tax (GST) rate for gold and jewellery in the Survey, arguing these were
Invest in health, education, but with specific outcomes in mind: Eco Survey | Business Standard–12.08.2017
Apart from investing far more in health and education, says the Survey, policies need much change in both. Such as designing around learning outcomes in
Realty sector still reeling from after effects of note ban: Economic Survey | Business Standard–12.08.2017
The sting of demonetisation is still hurting the real estate and housing sector, which is in the doldrums. From hitting a five-year low in residential
If we implement policies that revive growth, we can go to upper range: CEA | Business Standard–12.08.2017
What is the thinking behind saying that there are greater downsides for the economy to reach the higher limit of your earlier 2017-18 gross domestic
SBI has some more book cleaning to do | Business Standard–12.08.2017
The stock of State Bank of India (SBI) was the top loser among Sensex stocks, shedding 5.4 per cent on Friday. The June quarter (Q1)
Deflation may lay economy low | Business Line–12.08.2017
India may not achieve the upper-end of the 6.75-7.5 per cent growth forecast for the current fiscal, noted the second volume of the Economic Survey
GST–[ Auto ] Too much tinkering | Business Line–12.08.2017
Frequent changes to GST rates disrupt industry and hamper a smooth transition Unlike most other industries, automakers were an ecstatic lot last month when the
Bank of Baroda net plunges 52% in Q1 | Business Line–12.08.2017
Net interest income was almost flat at ₹3,405 crore. Other income nudged up 7% to ₹1,551 crore Bank of Baroda reported a 52 per cent
₹2.8-4.3 lakh cr of excess deposits entered banking system during demonetisation | Business Line–12.08.2017
Excess deposits in the range of ₹2.8-4.3 lakh crore accrued to the banking system during the demonetisation period, with unusual cash deposits in specific accounts,
State Bank of India June quarter net profit down 20% on loan loss provisions | Business Line–12.08.2017
Heavy loan loss provisions has dragged State Bank of India’s first quarter net profit down 20 per cent. Net profit in the reporting quarter was
OBC posts Rs 486 cr net loss as NPA provisioning soars | Business Line–12.08.2017
Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) has reported a net loss of Rs 486.20 crore for the first quarter ended June due to lower income and
Allahabad Bank posts Rs 29 cr net profit; shares plunge 2.7% | Business Line
Usha Ananthasubramanian, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Allahabad Bank. (file photo) Allahabad Bank has posted a net profit of Rs. 28.84 crore for the
Essel Finance to launch ₹300-crore SME fund | Business Line–12.08.2017
Essel Finance Management, the financial services arm of Subhash Chandra-promoted Essel Group, is to launch a new fund for Small and Medium Enterprises with a
Bitcoin players seek self-regulation | Business Line–12.08.2017
Form association to engage with policy-makers Bitcoin start-ups have urged the Centre to allow self-regulation of the segment. Digital Asset and Block Chain Foundation of
More pain ahead for country’s biggest bank | Business Line–12.08.2017
While the consolidated picture on asset quality post-merger was expected to be a cause for concern, higher-than-expected slippages, has rankled investors. With gross non-performing assets
LVB to focus on SME, retail segments | Business Line–12.08.2017
May raise ₹500-750 cr capital this fiscal Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) plans to focus on three areas to drive revenues and grow its assets. It