Consolidation in ratings business is hurting India Any consolidation by credit rating agencies in India should be restricted. Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s (S&P)
Category: Economy
Future outlook: We may have to look for earning opportunities, rather than ideas; what you must know – The Financial Express– Meghnad Desai–22.08.2017
Arvind Subramaniam’s has been a refreshing appointment to the chief economic adviser position. He has raised the intellectual level of the Economic Survey reports as well
Errors on inflation large; RBI might as well raise key interest rates – The Financial Express–22.08.2017
Even a cursory look at the two charts in the latest Economic Survey, out recently, on inflation forecasts versus actual levels over the past three
No free lunch | Business Standard Editorials–22.08.2017
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel said over the weekend that the central bank and the government were discussing the question of whether
Does a rate cut lead to a currency dip? | Business Line–22.08.2017
Swim or sink? Impact of a rate cut on the rupee is uncertain Not necessarily. It depends on rate of inflation, equity flows, monetary policy
Global interdependence will drive India’s economic prosperity | analysis | Hindustan Times–22.08.2017
In the life of a nation, as in the lives of individuals, entering the eighth decade is a momentous milestone. For India, the last seven
IDBI Bank stake sale: Government may put public sector banking mergers on fast track–Economic Times–21.08.2017
Keen to push consolidation in the public sector banking space, the government is looking to set up a new mechanism to speed up decisions on
ET StartUp Award: Country’s top entrepreneurs praise government’s steps to boost startup activity–Economic Times–21.08.2017
Values and perseverance, ambition and vision are attributes that entrepreneurs must possess in plenty, according to a galaxy of stalwarts who gathered to celebrate the
The puzzle over the 10 per cent drop | Business Standard Column–21.08.2017
The Narendra Modi government has reasons to compliment itself on the way it has succeeded in bringing more people under the direct tax net. The
Agriculture–Leverage trade | Business Standard Editorials–21.08.2017
Agricultural exports have traditionally outstripped imports by handsome margins. But a sharp 21 per cent decline in exports and a much sharper 65 per cent
Should we recapitalise the banks? | Business Standard Column–21.08.2017
As the banking crisis unfolds, banks will be short of equity capital. There will be calls for taxpayers to invest in private or public banks.
Make in India: Trade wars and the Great China Wall: How India can get its act together for a China-smart trade policy-Economic Times–20.08.2017
By Ajay Srivastava “A trade war between China and India seems to be looming as India moved last Wednesday (August 9) to impose anti-dumping duties
NPA resolution: RBI chief Urjit Patel calls for recapitalisation of banks – The Financial Express–20.08.2017
Reserve Bank Governor Urjit Patel today called for recapitalisation of state-run banks to help them resolve the NPAs issue in a time-bond manner as bad
Bad loans crisis: Now, banks to take on small borrowers; here is what you should know – The Financial Express–20.08.2017
Shamik Paul Banks, especially the state-run lenders which are burdened with the bulk of the bad loans in the Indian banking system, are stepping on
Bullion binge | Business Line–20.08.2017
After shrinking to an eight-year low in FY17, India’s bullion import bill is showing signs of bloating again. Latest data from the commerce ministry indicate
Export revival | Business Line–20.08.2017
Amidst the general lack of optimism on industrial growth, what has generally gone unnoticed is the quiet improvement in India’s merchandise export performance. This began
Across the aisle: India at 70 – The Economy (continued) | The Indian Express–20.08.2017
The RBI’s monetary policy statement has confirmed many of the conclusions. I am happy to read well-reasoned articles on India at 70 and particularly about
Demonetisation impact on government finances: check out what is of critical importance here – The Financial Express–19.08.2017
Central banking is a profitable business because normally profits only move up. The profit ratios or rather surpluses tend to be healthy, as most activity
How to globalise the Indian farmer; the dots can be connected; here is how – The Financial Express–19.08.2017
India’s agricultural exports have risen to $25 billion to take a share of 9% of its total exports—from 7.1% in 2010-11. Today, a marginal farmer
Skilling the workforce: India doing well in digital revolution, but here is how tourism, hospitality industry can benefit – The Financial Express–19.08.2017
A little over 50% of India’s population is under the age of 25 and 65% under 35. People in this age group can be a