The Budget seems to have assumed that crude oil price will remain below USD 70 per barrel. If that number goes up, there will be
Category: Economy
Growth through high deficits not healthy | Business Standard Column–12.03.2018
The recent data on GDP/GVA growth in the third quarter of 2017-18 has again revived expectations that the deceleration in economic activity because of GST
As India celebrates GDP growth, it must focus on growing economic inequalities–11.03.2018———-**********
Our all-time low private investment rates indicate that the greater part of this income sits as idle savings, ensuing minimal productivity. The third-quarter GDP growth
War of words over state of economy–The Telegraph–11.03.2018
The state of the economy came in for sharp criticism from the Congress-led Opposition, which blamed the government’s handling of the economy for the fall
If Arun Jaitley has his way, govt will stop declaring its revenue deficit figures – ThePrint–09.03.2018
Concealing revenue deficit information from the public sets a detrimental precedent, and makes the government less transparent and less accountable. “Upon my back to defend
India Inc: India Inc. has Rs 1.8 lakh crore cash trapped in their balance sheets: EY Report – The Economic Times–09.03.2018
India Inc has nearly Rs 1.8 lakh crore of cash trapped in it balance sheet as working capital situation worsens on account of increase in
Scrapping 80:20 scheme helped Nirav, Choksi: Congress – The Economic Times–09.03.2018
Accusing the BJP of “downright lies, deliberate falsehood and desperate diversion”, Surjewala said it is like the “pot is calling the kettle black”. The Congress
[ MSME ] –Nirav Modi fallout: As banks tighten purse strings, fintech can fill the void – The Economic Times–09.03.2018
By Rajat Gandhi For the millions of small businesses in the country, the current mess in the banking sector and the entire Nirav Modi and
India should open door wider to global bond buyers | Mihir Sharma | editorials | Hindustan Times–09.03.2018
Hoping to jump-start its “Make in India” manufacturing push, India’s government has rolled out the welcome mat for foreign investors. It should consider doing the
Fraud upon the nation–Deccan Herald–Valson Thampu, Mar 8 2018
Some four years ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a war on corruption. He electrified the nation and aroused Himalayan hopes. The other day, he
States To Lead Strategies To Boost Exports – Interview with Mr. Suresh Prabhu–BW Businessworld–08.03.2018
How is the government planning to tackle the infrastructural issues that are plaguing the large cities in India? Infrastructure is key to development of any
State-run banks facing over USD 3 billion of losses on bonds in Jan-March: Credit Suisse–Business Today–08.03.2018—–*****
India’s state-run banks – already bruised by the sprawling Punjab National Bank fraud case and soaring provisions for bad loans – are facing much higher
Banks need to overcome problems fast to lend large credit: Ex-RBI guv Rangarajan | business news | Hindustan Times–08.03.2018
Indian banks need to overcome their current problems quickly to be able to lend in large amounts, former Reserve Bank governor C Rangarajan has said.
Sharp correction: on stock market volatility – The Hindu–08.03.2018
Investors who expected 2018 to be yet another blockbuster year for stocks may have to temper their expectations. After a strong start to the year,
Interest rates, not oil, a worry for India: Ray Dalio–Economic Times–08.03.2018———-**********
Ray Dalio Exclusive: More optimistic about India than any other country In 2007, he predicted the end of the US housing boom. In 2008, he
Central Board of Direct Taxes–Little to fear from LTCG-tax regime – The Financial Express–Surabhi Ahluwalia, Official spokesperson, 08.03.2018
LTCG on unlisted equity shares continued to be taxed after providing for indexation. The author has stated “that the LTCG formulation is not only flawed
India needs to grow at 8-9% for next two decades to solve social issues, says former RBI Governor C Rangarajan – The Financial Express–07.03.2018—–*****
India needs to grow at 8 to 9 per cent for the next two decades to be able to address problems related to poverty and
Cash signals: Trend reversion questions formalisation of the economy after DeMo and GST – The Financial Express–07.03.2018—–*****
A complete parallel economy now perhaps operates off the radar and in cash; one counterpart of this may be the believed underreporting of transactions under
Rupee’s tightrope walk: There is increase dollar demand – Know why – The Financial Express–Mr. Jamal Mecklai—07.03.2018—–*****
The Nirav Modi scam has a direct impact on the forex market. Foreign branches of Indian banks have closed down the buyers’ credit window to
Growth recovery visible; sentiment poor | Business Standard Column–Devangshu Datta–07.03.2018—–*****
The Q3 GDP data indicates that there is some sort of growth recovery. In turn, this suggests that the impact of the Goods and Services