The highest credit concentration was in the western region which had more than one-third of the total outstanding credit at Rs 23,39,900 crore as of
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Cargo traffic at 12 major ports up 6 per cent to 114 million tonnes in April-May–Financial Express–26.06.2017
Increased demand from sectors like iron ore and fertilisers and coking coal traffic led to higher movement of cargo during the last two months, according
Farm loan waivers disrupt the fiscal discipline–Business Standard–26.06.2017
The Met forecasts a good monsoon this year, and the progress of the southwest monsoon so far has been good. If the rain god’s bounty
In defence of the Finance Ministry–Business Line–25-06-2017
Let’s talk about the unwarranted disrespect first. Following demonetisation and the criticism the Reserve Bank of India received for just being another arm of the
Is India Inc prepared for GST rollout?–Business Standard–24.06.2017
With less than a fortnight to go for the roll out of goods and services tax (GST) bill, there have been conflicting views on the
GST to make exports more competitive: Commerce Secy – The Economic Times–24.06.2017
Implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) from July 1 would help reduce cascading effects of multiple taxes, lower cost and make exports more competitive,
Patel did not want premature policy action on rates: MPC minutes–Business Line–23.06.2017
RBI Governor Urjit Patel had argued for avoiding premature policy action citing “high uncertainty” on inflation outlook while voting for status quo on interest rates
Is the Digital India dream fading? Think again – The Economic Times–23.06.2017
Niti Aayog chief executive Amitabh Kant is an information seeker’s delight. Unlike many, he probably believes that the effectiveness of a strategy lies in its
Industrial recovery looks unconvincing–Business Line–22.06.2017
A fall in business expectations over the years suggests a lack of investor enthusiasm. This needs to be attended to The ‘Make in India’ logo
Urjit Patel for avoiding premature policy action by RBI: MPC minutes
RBI Governor Urjit Patel had argued for avoiding premature policy action citing “high uncertainty” on inflation outlook while voting for status quo on interest rates
Should RBI cut interest rates?–Business Standard–22.06.2017
Which side of the somewhat overheated battle over inflation and interest rates one finds itself on depends on a few things. To begin with it
The impossible quartet?–Business Standard–22.06.2017
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What right does Jaitley have to deny loan waivers to farmers: BKS leader Kelkar–Business Line–20.06.2017
PRABHAKAR KELKAR, Vice-President, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh ‘The Centre has money to distribute among industrialists but not to farmers’ The Sangh Parivar’s farmers’ organisation, Bharatiya Kisan
Agriculture and Agriculturist –Caught in a price trap–Business Line–20.06.2017
Loan waiver can be a temporary balm for the country’s farm distress. What Indian farmers really need is a fair price for their crop In
Crop prices and farmers’ unrest–Business Line–20.06.2017
Distressed farmers are demanding loan waivers, but that should not deflect focus from what needs to be done and undone to address the root cause
The fury of farmers–Business Standard–20.06.2017
Farming in India is moving from a subsistence and traditional mode to a modern capitalist mode with farmers investing in land improvement and irrigation, adopting
Brace for short-term growth slowdown post GST rollout–Business Line–[ The Hindu ]–19-06-2017
Economists see disruption owing to transition troubles, but gains in the long run As the July 1 deadline for the rollout of the Goods and
Delayed impact–Demoneization–Business Line [ The Hindu] 19-06-2017
Recent macro data hint at delayed second-order impacts from note ban Did the Indian economy suffer only temporary hiccups from the abrupt withdrawal of high-value
Farm loan waivers: Chinks in PM Narendra Modi armour–Financial Express–19-06-2017
n addition to the loan waivers that more states are now giving or planning to give, farmers will also be able to get their loans
We can’t afford to lose farmers–Business Standarad–19-06-2017
It took the tragic death of six farmers in Madhya Pradesh for the national media to report on the deep-rooted agricultural crisis. The farmers who