Blindly following digitalisation to cut costs would imperil banking
MPC members have differed not just in policy rate changes but also the stance.
Vinesh Phogat's disqualification in Paris Olympics 2024 turned us into mathematicians of ridiculous proportions for a moment. The fact is that Phogat represents this nation more than the winners, because she was held back by a slender thread, by only 100 grams, a mere whisper. Not a lack of hard work, talent or skill.
Since April-June 2022, inflation has been driven primarily by supply side shocks. It hasn’t spilled over as core inflation is at a record low. Voting status quo hurts the economy’s productive capacity
The relentless pursuit of development over the past decade has led to severe ecological damage, including species extinction, flooding, and landslides. Neglecting numerous expert warnings and recommendations, has exacerbated the crisis. There is an urgent need for responsible environmental stewardship
Google provides 95 percent of phone searches in part because 70 percent of phones use its Android operating system
Stock moves are not a reliable signal of looming economic downturn
India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), including Aadhaar and UPI, has dramatically reduced the digital divide and spurred growth. Effective regulation embedded in technology can further this success, potentially transforming global digital regulatory approaches
The growing equity cult in the country has led to a narrowing of the gap between foreign portfolio investors and domestic investors, giving the latter more sway over markets
While cryptocurrencies have become popular as an asset class, its status as a safe haven has come into question after the recent market mayhem
Higher rural demand should reignite India’s domestic consumption cycle, which should in turn aid India’s GDP growth and boost corporate earnings of related sectors
Sheikh Hasina may have been a good ally. But opportunities to build bridges with Khaleda Zia and Mohammad Yunus were missed, leading to strategic challenges following a regime collapse
It is a win-win for both property buyers and the government, given that real estate will be treated at par with other asset classes and investment decisions will veer towards generating higher returns
SBI has enough liquidity or excess SLR to fund its loan growth target for FY25
Every loan loss mandates banks to provide fully for such loans. In turn, this impacts profitability and capital. In the case of PSBs, the burden of capitalization falls on the government.
Keir Starmer needs to address the deeper causes of the unrest as well as punish the thugs doing the rioting
The tide is turning on food prices. Consumers can rejoice, but manufacturers and stores should worry
The economy is in much better condition now than it was a decade and a half ago, so a downturn is less scary
Between 1980 and 2000, Pakistan dominated bilateral clashes with India. Then, the economic tide turned with India pulling ahead. Along with it came more resources and attitudinal change. Result: India is an Olympic medal contender, while Pakistan isn’t there in Paris
The International Day of World’s Indigenous People, observed on August 9, is somewhat irrelevant for India as all Indians are considered indigenous. Instead, there's a lot of significance of India’s Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas which is celebrated on November 15
The International Energy Agency forecasts that the world will reach peak oil in 2029. Oil companies accuse it of playing climate politics
Over the past two decades, intellectual property (IP) securitisation has gained prominence in securing debt financing. India's IP financing ecosystem, though nascent, could benefit significantly from robust securitisation practices and legislative improvements, similar to initiatives in other economies
After the judgement, states have the ability to use empirical data to sub-divide quotas to reflect socio-economic disparities. The main implementation challenge lies in the political risks involved in undertaking such a redistribution exercise
The Japanese Yen is not the only concern troubling the market. Disappointing economic data from the US and the growing risk of further escalation in the Middle East compound the issues
India’s market capitalisation grew by fastest pace among major countries across the world in the last one year
