The recent (IMF) report on the Indian economy projects a gradual acceleration of growth but also draws attention to several downside risks. The report uses circumspect language
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Defend the rupee, raise policy rates–Economic Times
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) must stand ready to announce a significant, pre-emptive hike in policy rates, of, say, 0.5 percentage (50 basis) points.
Fall in rupee: What government has say – The Financial Express
Attributing the fall in rupee value against the US dollar to “external factors”, Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said today that there is nothing
A new all-time low: Rupee at 70 a dollar now, but let us be reasonable | Business Standard News
The rupee has already plunged under 70 to a dollar. How much more? The question is very relevant, now that the rupee has breached that
Rupee rumbles – The Hindu BusinessLine
The rupee’s move towards the 70 mark against the dollar in the recent bout of weakness triggered by contagion-risk in emerging market currencies helps highlight
The rupee opportunity | Business Standard Editorials
The currency’s fall should be eased Last Updated at August 13, 2018 22:08 IST The rupee, alongside other emerging market currencies, has had a few
Previous trade policies can help avoid pitfalls | Business Standard Column
In a couple of days, we will celebrate our 72nd Independence Day. A brief look at the trade policy in the last seven decades can help us avoid the
Exporters approach various courts over restrictions under GST regime | Business Standard News
Exporters have approached various courts over restrictions imposed for availing advance authorisation licences under the goods and services tax (GST) regime. The change in condition has led
Repeating past mistakes | Business Standard Editorials
One of the well-acknowledged policy mistakes in the initial decades after gaining independence was Indian policymakers’ fascination with protection of domestic industries via high import tariffs. Far
Wanted: Better trade policies | Business Standard Column
Over the past couple of years, two major economic reforms have taken off (though both may be considered as works in progress): the transition to
PM urgently needs to focus on trade policy | Business Standard Column
Central bankers are not loose cannons. What they say matters. So what did RBI governor Urjit Patel quite mean when he warned against trade wars
Arriving at a fair value of the rupee – The Hindu BusinessLine
India must not remove cap on debt inflows in a hurry. A real exchange rate stable at 114-16 will stimulate exports This year rupee volatility
IGST cut: Why industry’s pitch for import duty hike may be misplaced | Business Standard News
Pitch by businesses for an import duty hike after goods and services tax (GST) rate cut on over 100 items in the last Council meeting appears misplaced with no
India chooses between a falling rupee and a banking cash crunch – The Hindu BusinessLine
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) faces a tough choice in how it uses its monetary muscle. Does it protect a fragile rupee or does
The rupee is in a very sweet spot – The Financial Express
Hitendra Dave, the MD & head of Global Banking and Markets, HSBC India, believes the illiquidity in the primary bond markets could impact issuances which
‘MEIS available on shipping bill or actual realisation, whichever is lower’ | Business Standard News
Q. We have made an export on the basis of a contract saying that the remittance against the consignment will be paid by the buyer on the
Commerce Ministry urges RBI to consider all exports under priority sector | Business Standard News
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recommended to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to consider the entire export sector under priority sector lending
ECGC to halve export credit cover for banks – MONEY & BANKING – Business Line
In the backdrop of record claims payment of Rs. 1,283 crore in FY2018, government-owned ECGC has decided to reduce export credit cover for banks to
Despite exports boost, muted quarter for India Inc – The Financial Express
The January-March period saw profits for the Nifty companies fall by 9% y-o-y despite a helpful base effect and elevated commodity prices. Despite some favourable
India has reacted well to US tariff hikes – Business Line
Postponing the levy of retaliatory duties and giving some room for resolution of the matter is tactically the right thing to do Last month, when