On the positive side, the Federal Reserve seems to think that the US economy is headed for better times. It feels that the growth is very robust
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Going on a hike | The Indian Express–13.06.2018
In its most recent meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI raised the policy interest rate for the first time since it was
Exports, Private Investment, Private Consumption – the three tyres of Indian Economy punctured: Chidambaram – The Financial Express–12.06.2018
Former finance minister P Chidambaram today said that state of the economy was bad in the country due to the wrong policies of the NDA government and
Taming India’s core inflation: Rate hike was inevitable, but sticking to neutral stance risks MPC’s credibility – The Financial Express–12.06.2018
It is difficult to comprehend a situation in which we confront inflation outside food—the so-called “core inflation”. The narrative about food inflation being the key
Demonetisation: Indians may have gone back to cash & credit pay – The Economic Times–12.06.2018
Indians have likely reverted to their old habit of paying by cash for small purchases with currency circulation improving to near pre-demonetisation levels, indicates an analysis of
Welcome reform of the bond market: RBI’s latest steps will improve capital allocation–Economic Times–10.06.2018
The Reserve Bank of India has announced welcome steps to shore up the government securities (G-Sec) market. It would boost financial sector development, better determine
Across the aisle: Governments hide, people seek – The Financial Express–10.06.2018
How much can you hide behind one number? A lot, if the media played ball. On the day after the Central Statistics Office (CSO) released
A vicious cycle: on trade wars – The Hindu–09.06.2018
Nobody wants to lose a trade war. The European Commission on Wednesday announced it would impose tariffs as high as 25% on imports worth $3.3
RBI amends Gold Monetisation Scheme to make it more attractive – The Financial Express–08.06.2018
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made changes in the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) to make it more attractive. The revamping of the scheme
PSBs recapitalisation plan insufficient to support credit growth, says global ratings agency Moody’s – The Financial Express–08.06.2018
Global ratings agency Moody’s today said the government’s recapitalisation plan for 21 state-run banks will help them in meeting regulatory capital needs, but will be
Monetary tightening – more to come – The Financial Express–08.06.2018
Pre-empting this week’s interest rate hike, RBI governor, Urjit Patel, published a very interesting article in the Financial Times over the weekend which provides some insight into
India may cut expenditure to stick to 3.3% fiscal deficit: Moody’s – Business Line–08.06.2018
Moody’s Investors Service today said it expects India to stick to the estimated fiscal deficit of 3.3 per cent of GDP and even cut capital
RBI says rate hike wasn’t meant to boost rupee; analysts say it will | Business Standard News–08.06.2018
Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel signaled that Wednesday’s interest-rate hike was not aimed at defending the rupee. Analysts say that the move will still provide the much-needed
All options open: Repo rate increase signals RBI’s intent | Business Standard Editorials–08.06.2018
Taken in isolation, the unanimous decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to increase the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points 1 the first
Narendra Modi: RBI rate hike upsets PM Modi’s election year budget math – Times of India–08.06.2018
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) first interest rate rise since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power could not have come at a worse time for
The power sector solution that is not–Economic Times–06.06.2018
Lenders have identified 11 power projects with a combined installed capacity of nearly 13,000 MW that have turned into non-performing assets for a special resolution
A fiscal storm looms: Don’t wait for Godot!–Deccan Chronicle–06.06.2018
Piyush Goyal, the interim finance minister, will need to be a lucky general if he is to overcome the triple challenge of widening trade and
‘Hand of government’ lifts March-quarter GDP growth to 7.7 per cent, says HSBC report – The Financial Express–05.06.2018
On one hand, while manufacturing and agriculture growth rose, exports and private consumption disappointed, it added. The “hand of government” was the main driver behind
Here’s what Suresh Prabhu is doing to boost India’s exports – The Financial Express–05.06.2018
As many as 15 projects were approved under by a commerce ministry scheme to develop infrastructure for promoting exports. (Image: Reuters) As many as 15
RBI must increase liquidity, wait to raise repo rates – The Financial Express–05.06.2018
While rising inflation could prompt RBI to harden its stance post the monetary policy review on Wednesday, even if it doesn’t actually hike the repo,
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