ECONOMY
Congress, states, Planning Commission all wanted agri reforms; what changed now?
Politicking aside, it will all boil down to whether India’s millions of small and marginal farmers end up securing a stronger bargaining power.
BUSINESS
Private trains: Will rail coaches give airlines a complex and other questions answered
On July 1, Indian Railways invited proposals from private companies to run 151 modern passenger trains. We try to catch the signals of change three years ahead of schedule.
INDIA
Unlock 1.0: Can I step out, which shops are open and other important questions answered
The lockdown has been extended in containment, or high-risk, zones but significantly eased elsewhere. Below are answers to all your essential queries on the fifth phase of the lockdown, or Unlock 1.0, as the government prefers to call it:
BUSINESS
Q4 GDP estimates: Four things to watch out for
The Central Statistics Office will release GDP growth estimates for fourth quarter (January-March) and for FY 20 on May 29 at 5.30 pm.
ECONOMY
Covid-19| Born again PSU policy may usher in a consolidation spree
As of 2018-19, there were 248 operational public sector undertakings (PSUs) in India. Seventy of these were loss making, posting a combined net loss of Rs 31,635.30 crore in the year
INDIA
Lockdown 4.0: All your questions answered
We at Moneycontrol try to answer all your lockdown related queries to keep away the coronavirus blues.
BUSINESS
COVID-19 impact | Petrol and diesel are states' and Centre's trusted milch cows. Here's why
The lockdown announced to contain the COVID-19 pandemic has had a debilitating effect on both central and state finances.
BUSINESS
Home vs livelihood: The dilemma of transporting migrant workers to villages explained
On April 29, the Union Home Ministry allowed state governments to transport migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students, patients and others stranded due to the lockdown to their respective states from different parts of the country.
CORONAVIRUS
Exclusive | Full economic activity may resume only by September: Mark Matthews, Julius Baer
In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, he said the government will accelerate the reforms process to tackle the slowdown.
INDIA
COVID-19 pandemic | Now is the right time for a ‘Helicopter Drop’ of money in India
It is inevitable that confining millions to their homes will have a direct bearing on the economy through sales and production losses. Economic growth is also a function of the speed at which transactions take place, described as the 'velocity of money’.
BUSINESS
Economic Survey 2020 | FY21 GDP seen at 6-6.5%; green shoots in sight but time to abandon biz-as-usual approach
It argued in favour of counter-cyclical fiscal measures to arrest the current slide, which may be seen as a nudge to the government to lower taxes to boost demand
BUSINESS
Budget 2020: Moneycontrol manifesto for Modinomics 2.0
There are heightened expectations that the budget will give a wide ranging policy impetus to turnaround the economy that is nursing multiple pain points.
BUSINESS
India jumps to 63rd position in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business rankings
The country’s ranking has improved 79 notches in the last six years as the World Bank recognised India as one of the top 10 improvers for the third successive time; ranking could rise more next year after factoring in corporate income tax changes
BUSINESS
India growth story: How governments shaped the economy since 1951
The BJP swept the 2014 Lok Sabha elections with the promise of reviving India's economy. Five years later, as the country goes to polls again, here’s a brief history of the Indian economy.
