Constituting around 14-15 per cent of India’s GDP vis-à-vis some 8 per cent in OECD economies, India’s inefficient logistics sector impairs its cost competitiveness. Single
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Why GST rollout is a watershed moment for India: Explained in 10 points–Financial Express–01.07.2017
GST rollout: When the world would sleep tonight, India would wake to the new ‘One tax, One Nation’ Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The
T N Ninan: China 5; India 1–Business Standard–01.07.2017
The principal international challenge for India in the coming years has to be coping with China’s rise and growing assertiveness. Beijing’s reminder this past week
There’s no doubt GST will boost GDP, says Narayana Murthy
Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy believes the goods and services tax (GST) will simplify trade, boost the economy, and generate jobs. While the GST
GST impact: Affordable housing to get fillip; luxury homes to get costlier–Business Standard–01.07.2017
The government’s initiative to make housing affordbale is set to get yet another boost under the new goods and services tax (GST) regime. However, prices
Core sector growth up 3.6% in May from 2.8% in April on energy push–Business Standard–01.07.2017
Core sector output rose by 3.6 per cent in May, up from the 2.8 per cent rise the previous month of April. The improving pace
Senior citizen health insurance plans are restrictive. Read on to find out how – The Economic Times–01.07.2017
Co-payment is typically a mandatory feature in all senior citizens health insurance plans. Before buying, get clarity on the applicability of co-payment…. The cost of
This is not jobless growth, says Arvind Panagariya–Business Standard–30.06.2017
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya. at a discussion in Mumbai on Thursday. RBI Governor Urjit Patel and Carleton University’s economics professor Vivek Dehejia were also
6 ratios to know when buying insurance – The Economic Times–30.06.2017
ET Wealth explains 6 insurance ratios that one needs to understand before buying an insurance policy. ET Wealth explains the ratios you need to understand
Cyber-security graduates now hot property on the job street – The Economic Times–Economic Times–30.06.2017
A spate of recent ransomware attacks such as WannaCry and Petya has led corporate India scrambling to hire cyber-security experts to protect their IT systems.
From Jan 1 next year, you don’t have to pay more than MRP for a bottle of mineral water at movie halls–Economic Times–30.06.2017
The government has forbidden companies from selling the same product at different ‘maximum retail prices’, bringing relief to customers who have complained against a higher
How are electronic transactions faring post-demonetisation?
While usage of debit and credit cards at POS have been dwindling, transactions through the mobile have been on the rise Has the Centre’s demonetisation
Let the market decide–Business Standard–28.06.2017
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) took some important decisions to facilitate the turnaround of distressed companies with the underlying intention
New accounting standard may hit banks’ lending to infra, realty firms–Business Standard–28.06.2017
The adoption of the new Indian Accounting Standards (IndAS) might compel banks to cut down on the quantum of loans they dole out to companies.
RBI move to double award may not reduce mis-selling–Business Standard–28.06.2017
Stories of mis-selling of financial products are aplenty. And the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seems to be taking note of this. In its recent
Demonetisation has cost us a lot–Business Standard–28.06.2017
Demonetisation, or DeMo, is back in the news. And, it’s not good news. In articles written for this paper ( December 7 and 26, 2016),
Ashok Leyland to focus on commercial vehicles: Dheeraj G Hinduja–Business Standard–28.06.2017
Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland chairman Dheeraj G Hinduja said the company will continue to provide thrust to the core business of commercial vehicles and
Bank locker theft: Lenders should not be held liable–Financial Express–28.06.2017
It is true that banking should be a public good, but it is also important that banks are allowed to charge for services. State Bank
Repo rate: Data show no guarantee that by merely lowering rates, credit growth will pick up–Madan Sabnavis — Financial Express–28.06.2017
An issue which generates controversy every now and then is whether or not interest rates should be lowered. It is almost axiomatic that just before
Demonetisation: Former RBI governor YV Reddy says objective seemed far beyond currency notes–Financial Express–28.06.2017
Former Reserve Bank of India governor Yaga Venugopal Reddy has always been known for his clarity of thought and for plain speaking. A stickler for
