BUSINESS
‘Magic growth number’ for India should be above 7% for FY25: Experts
Budget 2024: The finance ministry, in the latest review, said it is "eminently possible for the Indian economy to grow in the coming years at a rate above 7 percent" given the strength of the financial sector.
POLITICS
India’s women-led development story dominated Davos: Smriti Irani
Union Minister for Women, Child Development, and Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani spoke on being the first woman to lead an Indian delegation to Davos, western narratives on Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, and the upcoming election battle in Amethi in an interaction with Moneycontrol at the Ladies Study Group, Kolkata
BUSINESS
Ayodhya will be a model for sustainable development for all Indian cities: Dikshu Kukreja
Kukreja, who played a large part in drafting the plan for the temple city says that apart from the environmental aspect, the plan is for a modern conurbation that is firmly in touch with its ancient roots
BUSINESS
Easy money spoiled a lot of our founders, says Saurabh Srivastava, Co-Founder, Indian Angel Network
he tech veteran says the shake-up in the start-up ecosystem in 2023 is a byproduct of easy money, lack of experience in institution building and greed.
BUSINESS
High-profile exits from IT majors make me happy: Saurabh Srivastava, Co-founder, India Angel Network
Srivastava, a veteran of the IT industry and former Nasscom Chairman, says such exits show that the industry is maturing.
BUSINESS
IT sector slowdown to continue until 2025, says Saurabh Srivastava, co-founder, Indian Angel Network
The ongoing geopolitical situation is squeezing budgets while all customers are not ready for AI products that IT services firms are building, he says.
POLITICS
BJP's strong 10-year governance record will set the stage for 2024 victory, says Ram Madhav
The RSS leader said the perception of Modi's agenda being solely Hindutva is incorrect.
POLITICS
Art 370 is history now, SC asserts no such provision can make come back: Ram Madhav
Government of India is committed to hold elections in Jammu and Kashmir and restore its statehood at an appropriate time, the senior BJP leader said
POLITICS
Ram Madhav emphasises India's autonomous stance in global affairs, asserts frontline role in the Global South
The RSS functionary highlighted India's distinct identity, characterised by a commitment to strategic autonomy that allows India to take positions based on its own assessments and interests.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS
Assembly Election Results 2023: A ‘panauti’ for Congress?
A saffron surge in the Hindi heartland is a rejection of caste, minority appeasement and a vote for brand Modi
ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS
BJP does not need to give up on fiscal prudence to win elections: Spokesperson Amit Malviya
Amitabh Dubey, in charge of research and monitoring for Congress’ communication department, on the other hand, said that the grand old party is just responding to the situation since there is a need for welfare measures, given the gap in demand-side steps from the ruling government
INDIA
India could grow at 7% in the medium term if fall in exports is arrested: EY’s Srivastava
India's exports are facing hurdles from high global interest rates, which is affecting demand for Indian goods. New Delhi has been looking to tap less-explored regions to boost outbound shipments.
BUSINESS
Exit Policy: Want to work outside the government now, says G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant
Kant, who has held several key positions in government, such as CEO of NITI Aayog and secretary of the Department for Industrial Policy and Promotion, is considered to be a key driver of flagship national initiatives such as Startup India, Make in India, and Incredible India
BUSINESS
"Massive transformations have taken place in the last 7-8 years," Amitabh Kant on ten years of Modi government
He feels the slowdown will present an opportunity for India to carry out its reforms, and grow its share in global GDP.
BUSINESS
Duty-Free: Amitabh Kant advises minimum duty on certain imports for maximum exports
Kant, who was Secretary, DIPP, from 2014 to 2016, said that while India can increase the duty on products meant for domestic consumption such as furniture and food items, those that are exported should be competitively priced
BUSINESS
MC Big Interview | India has achieved more in geopolitics than UN, UNSC: G20 Sherpa Kant
Kant termed India’s ability to put forward the issues of the developing world, especially those of the Global South, through the G20 declaration, a big win
BUSINESS
India’s GDP may grow at 5.5% to almost 6% in FY24: JP Morgan’s Aziz
Aziz says India will have an outstanding year if it clocks growth of 5.5 percent in FY24, given that “the headwinds to global conditions are terrible and would be relentless in 2024”
BUSINESS
You can’t just call giving bicycles to school-going girls a freebie: JP Morgan’s Aziz
Several experts and institutions including the Reserve Bank of India have consistently highlighted the need to distinguish freebies from public or merit goods, which bring larger economic benefits.
BUSINESS
Won’t be surprised if more global indices include Indian bonds: JP Morgan’s Aziz
JPMorgan Chase & Co on September 22 said it would include Indian government bonds in its GBI-EM global index suite from June 2024. India's weight in the index will progressively increase to 10 percent by March 2025.
TRENDS
Devastated by the judgment; court passed the buck to the state, says same-sex marriage petitioner
However, the petitioner and the lawyer who represented the petitioners feel there's been a change in the way society in India now views queer people. That is a positive, they said.
BUSINESS
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor may get delayed over Gaza war
The success of the proposed economic corridor depends on the relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia improving, but with the conflict escalating between Tel Aviv and Gaza, the future of this flagship project is looking grim.
BUSINESS
Expect oil at $100 if Israel-Hamas war spreads beyond Gaza
Being the world’s third-largest consumer of crude oil, India is particularly vulnerable to any price fluctuations in global oil prices. Experts tell Moneycontrol that India faces the risk of a further surge in oil prices if the ongoing conflict spreads beyond Gaza.
BUSINESS
Women want to know how a politician will improve their lives: Former MP Sushmita Dev
The Trinamool Congress leader noted that women have unique expectations from the government, which are very different from those of men.
BUSINESS
'Parties must inspire women to be involved in politics for reservation Bill to succeed'
Women should not be restricted to soft positions in politics said CSDS Director Sanjay Kumar.
