As elections loom in 2024, the question is if the government will switch from its hitherto conservative to realistic estimates, and show fiscal discipline or give a nod to populist schemes in the Union Budget
Mandatory blending of imported coal by thermal power plants is a stop-gap solution to the country’s bigger problem of efficient energy management
The bank has made enough provisions for bad loans to ensure future profitability
China is investing heavily in technology more for its own survival than due to international ambition. Chinese factories are now less able to produce low-cost goods for the world market because of rising costs and competition from countries like India and Vietnam. They have no option but to introduce automation and upgrade the quality of goods to meet the changing market demand for quality and prices.
A conflict that took place between Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi and the DMK has hit the headlines. Such conflicts have a long history in the political system of independent India
Paltry fines and placing offenders on no-fly lists for 30 days are symptomatic of a soft state malaise. India needs to review its laws and procedures amidst the ongoing uproar after the mid-air urination incidents
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
Is decentralised finance a 21st-century utopia or dystopia? Two opposite views are starting to emerge
LVMH is thriving under CEO Bernard Arnault and his offspring. Why not let the billionaire bling kids do what they do best?
The Joshimath crisis highlights the need to foster a collaborative culture and interdisciplinary thinking which will help in better decision-making and create an environment of shared ownership and vision
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Joshimath example of businesses ignoring ecology, energy sector is huge business opportunity, corporate laws need strengthening, invest through market volatility, and more
In the verdict on Chandigarh’s heritage zone, the apex court has drawn attention to the lack of checks and balances in city management and shown citizens that they can fight against injustice
A clear economic vision, centralised authority and ease of operations are reasons why some global cities have a thriving night economy
As early as in the mid-seventies the Mishra committee’s report had called for the banning of heavy construction work in the Joshimath area
This week’s stock market movement suggests we are not immune to global developments, with the decoupling phenomenon fading
The problem lies with government spending as a percentage of GDP, which is much higher for India than for other countries at the same per capita income level
The advice given by academics and by financial self-help gurus is often very different
The draft regulations for setting up India campuses by foreign universities are in line with the National Education Policy but some listed conditions need to be amended to make them more realistic
The multiplier effect the real estate industry has on the economy makes it a vital contributor to growth. The Budget 2023 should introduce measures to promote housing in a much bigger way
Regulating corporate governance by rules is like regulating morality by law. It will rarely be wholly successful and what’s worse will be followed in letter than in the supposed spirit
With the green market size still in its infancy in India, companies must also look abroad to attain viable size
Retail inflation for the third quarter of 2022-23 has come in at 6.1 percent, well below RBI’s estimate of 6.6 percent
Rising prices have papered over a lot of problems with the single currency, but disinflation could bring them back
Even a “Goldilocks” Fed will have to deal with the three bears of inflation, disease and politics
Even a global slowdown won’t much dent the armour of the world’s semiconductor Goliath