The Economic Survey Volume 2 makes an interesting point about corporate credit growth. The private sector banks saw credit growth averaging out at around 10-11
India hopes to shoot up in World Bank’s ‘ease of doing business’ ranking | Business Line–18.08.2017
Improved efficiency in granting construction permits, starting a business and resolving insolvency is expected to improve India’s overall ranking in the World Bank’s ‘ease of
Bullion binge | Business Line–18.08.2017
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
Crop insurance falls short of promise | Business Line–18.08.2017
Appala Venkatesh is a farmer owning and farming in 1.25 acres of his land in Laxmapur village of Telangana. By mid-June, he was ready with
18 PSBs among top 20 banks with highest gross NPA ratios: CARE Ratings | Business Line–18.08.2017
Public sector banks are more stressed than their private sector counterparts with the former figuring among the top 20 banks with the highest gross non-performing
Economic growth, inflation may trend higher in next 6-12 months: Nomura | Business Line–18.08.2017
Economic growth and inflation are expected to trend higher in the next 6-12 months and the Reserve Bank is likely to stay on a prolonged
Black money: How note ban showed Modi where exactly to look for black money–Economic Times–17.08.2017
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi banned high-denomination currency bills in a surprise move late last year, authorities noticed a surge in shell companies depositing cash
GST: Here’s how a missing column in GST return form is creating trouble for India Inc–Economic Times–17.08.2017
A top conglomerate may have to shell out a bit extra in advance tax this quarter due to an unusual glitch in the tax returns
Aadhaar card: Around 81 lakh Aadhaar cards deactivated: Here’s how to check if yours is active–Economic Times–17.08.2017
The Unique Identification Authority of India has deactivated close to 81 lakh Aadhaar numbers till date, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, P P
After political dividends, notebandi can also yield economic dividends–S A Aiyar–Economic Times–17.08.2017
The Survey estimates that DM accounted for 0.54 million of the increase. Income taxpayers totalled barely 30 million before Modi came to power. So, the
RBI Governor Urjit Patel pushed 0.25% rate cut, transmission by banks: MPC minutes – The Financial Express–17.08.2017
RBI Governor Urjit Patel had opted for a moderate rate cut of 25 basis points arguing that low food prices were unusual and vulnerable to
PSUs’ overwhelming presence holding back economy, says Ruchir Sharma of Morgan Stanley – The Financial Express–17.08.2017
The overwhelming presence of public sector is holding back the Indian economy, Morgan Stanley’s Ruchir Sharma said today. Citing the example of Indian banks, Sharma
RBI monetary policy committee members warn inflation could accelerate – The Financial Express–17.08.2017
The Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee (MPC) members said easing consumer inflation had supported the need for a rate cut at its August
RBI to maintain prolonged pause before next rate cut: HSBC – The Financial Express–17.08.2017
Inflation numbers have risen as expected and the Reserve Bank will go in for a “prolonged pause” before cutting rates again, said a brokerage report.
Economic freedom: PM Narendra Modi identifies problem rightly, India needs market reforms – The Financial Express–17.08.2017
Few can question the efficacy of the big initiatives made by the Narendra Modi government, whether it is the all-important macro stability that we have
How to reverse export momentum loss: All you need to know – The Financial Express–17.08.2017
india’s exports may now have risen eleven months in a row but the recent loss in momentum is worrying. Exports have decelerated two months in
Cloud computing: For firms, here is why it is a challenge to harness its potential – The Financial Express–17.08.2017
The fragmented regulatory framework on cloud computing is a major challenge for firms looking to harness its potential. Anand Mehta, Soumyadri Chattopadhyaya & Shriyani Datta
Right to privacy crucial element of consumer rights in Digital India; here is why it is not absolute – The Financial Express–17.08.2017
I have written, spoken extensively about, and legally fought for a framework of legal rights for consumers and citizens—a critical issue as technology transforms and
How to get economic growth back on track; Here is what PM Narendra Modi can look at – The Financial Express–17.08.2017
With a third of the year already over, it is apparent the economy will grow at way below its potential in FY18. The first part
Cashless India: Digital payments on the rise, here is how to solve security problem – The Financial Express–17.08.2017
Bhavin Mody With rapid increase in mobile device usage, m-payments are expected to lead the retail industry. Retailers are heavily investing in making in-store experience
