Though it is not clear whether the government, or sections of it, continue to believe a strong rupee is good for the economy since they
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Cut the confusion | The Indian Express–20.01.2018—–*****
Decisions taken by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have recently attracted a lot of attention. The renewed focus on monetary policy has arisen due to
Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill: Nothing to fear-Here is why – The Financial Express–19.01.2018—–*****
The Bill comes together with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to spell out the procedure for the winding up or revival of an ailing company.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: Don’t make it taxing-Here is why – The Financial Express–19.01.2018—–*****
To be sure, efforts are being made to ensure these assets are protected and transferred to the right hands; the government recently amended the IBC
Bankruptcy: Now, employees step in to save bankrupt companies – The Economic Times–18.01.2018
Employee buyouts or participatory managements are not commonplace in India, but the model could be explored for some companies hauled before insolvency courts, where affected
Why growth can’t be revived till rural demand picks up – The Financial Express–18.01.2018
The slowdown in the economy, it is clear, is partly the result of a moderation in consumption. Private consumption, which slowed to 6.5% yoy in
New FDI norms will spur jobs, economy–Deccan Herald–17.01.2018—–*****
The easing of foreign direct investment (FDI) norms and simplification of some procedures, announced by the government last week, should spur the economy, help to
Comprehensive policy to promote agriculture exports on anvil – The Economic Times–16.01.2018
The commerce ministry is working on a comprehensive policy covering issues such as logistics to promote export of agri commodities like tea, coffee, fruits and
Don’t bank on Budget numbers | Business Standard Column–16.01.2018
Spare a thought for Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. When Mr Jaitley presents his Budget next month, he must know that he doesn’t have a handle
Exports jump 12.3% to $27 bn in December; imports rise 21.1% to $41.9 bn | Business Standard News–16.01.2018
Exports rose 12.36% in December to $27.03 billion year-on-year on account of strong performance by sectors like engineering goods and petroleum products. Imports surged significantly
The inflation mismatch | Business Standard Editorials–16.01.2018
The government data on Monday showed that inflation based on the wholesale price index rose 3.58 per cent in December. Not only was this lower
‘Merchant exporters procuring goods at 0.1% GST must export under LUT’ | Business Standard News–16.01.2018
We are merchant exporters. We procure goods from manufacturers on payment 0.1 per cent tax. Can we export the goods on payment of IGST and
What is ‘truth’ of Indian Economy? P Chidambaram explains – The Financial Express–15.01.2018—–*****
As Parliament’s delayed Winter Session was nearing an end, the finance minister found himself in an awkward situation. On January 4, 2018, the Rajya Sabha
Fiscal deficit, growth and employment | Business Standard Column–Mr.Rajwade–15.01.2018—–*****
This is the last full calendar year for the present government, and it has not begun well with the growth forecast for the current fiscal
NRE Coke: NCLT orders shutting NRE Coke but with a twist! – The Economic Times–12.01.2018—–*****
Under normal liquidation process, the company operation is shut first and then assets are sold to realise value. Slum sale of assets is expected fetch
‘IBC/ NCLT will succeed only if there is accountability’ | Business Line–12.01.2018
With just three weeks to go for the Union Budget, all eyes are on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to see if he would bring legislative
Another step forward | Business Standard Editorials–11.01.2018
The government has an enviable record when it comes to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). The decision to liberalise FDI norms, taken by the Union
Global disorder vs economic progress | Business Standard Column–Mr.Shankar Acharya–Ex CEA–11.01.2018—–*****
The past year has been a bad one for the underlying global political and economic order. Consider the following events and trends: * Despite apocalyptic
[GDP]The 6.5% warning | The Indian Express–11.01.2018—–*****
Investment in the Indian economy has declined from 34.3 per cent of the GDP in 2011-12 to 27 per cent of the GDP in 2016-17.
Not in a sweet spot | Business Line–09.01.2018
The economy may need a budgetary stimulus to reverse negative signals By pegging the rate of growth at 6.5 per cent in 2017-18, the first
