Will the second wave leave deeper scars on India's economy?
The IMF and several research papers have said it’s very likely that the pandemic will leave long-lasting scars on the economy
Justice Bobde left a mark, but the legacy has some minuses too
The key deficiency of the Indian legal system is the huge backlog of cases – running into millions before all the courts taken together -- and the resultant denial of justice through delay in delivery
Vax populi — Coordinated planning a must to make inoculation drive a success
If the Centre asks states to fend for themselves in this moment of crisis, it can lead to chaos when demand is set to outstrip vaccine supply
We need to talk about gender roles in Indian households
There is a need for a sensitive conversation about gender roles in every household. The Great Indian Kitchen puts that across succinctly
The Reading List: April 23, 2021
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance
Modi’s foreign policy prescience with Cuba could help India's vaccine needs
As Cuba undergoes a leadership change, Narendra Modi’s decision to strengthen ties with Havana early into his prime ministership is likely to pay off
Football or cricket, investors love a profitable league
Fans love their teams and investors love a good performance on the revenue front
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | How monetary policy will deal with the second wave
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Unravelling the oxygen supply mess, a turnaround case in the FMCG sector, our weekly tactical stock pick and Jack Ma’s changed status
Jack Ma/Ant Group: a disruptor who is no longer good for business
Beijing’s unrelenting displeasure with the man behind Ant justifies a steep haircut to the valuation of $316bn mooted before the listing was suspended
EM issuers raise record $191 billion on foreign debt markets in early 2021
Borrowing through eurobonds — debt issued overseas, mostly in dollars, euros and yen — reached a new quarterly peak in the three months to March, according to data from Dealogic and Moody’s Investors Service
TV Scaria | Umbrella man’s unique success story
With COVID-19 stretching business prospects and staring at a domestic market that is close to saturation point, both Popy and John’s are now pinning their hopes on the international market
Shree Cement’s holding company share sale--when corporate governance took a back seat
The sale of stakes in companies holding shares worth Rs3077 crore at a mere Rs 89 crore raises several questions
How the FY22 outlook differs for ICICI's insurance units
ICICI Prudential Life is expected to clock superior growth in the current fiscal, helped by scale-up of product distribution partnerships
Is a paradigm shift in macroeconomics imminent?
While Modern Monetary Theory has been embraced by the public and by policymakers, mainstream economic theory remains in thrall to obsolete ideas
After a strong exit to FY21, will the cement sector stay strong through mini lockdowns?
Until now, it was believed that Tier II cities, where housing and rural infrastructure projects have been progressing well, are less likely to be affected by the virulent second wave. But latest data say otherwise
As Citibank retreats, new MNCs extend their reach
Citibank represents an old business model that is facing intense competition from new, more nimble, technologically advanced players
The oxygen mess: How did it all happen?
Complacency, bungling and callousness all played a role in the oxygen shortage even as Covid cases spiked. There will be long term consequences
Manic markets, imploding funds: Wall Street’s new top cop has a full plate
One of the first things Gary Gensler will probably have to weigh in on as chair is whether to assert more control over the red-hot market for special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs
Europe proposes strict regulation of artificial intelligence
The draft rules would set limits around the use of artificial intelligence in a range of activities, from self-driving cars to hiring decisions
Free vaccines from Centre’s quota and free to strike deals: Why states have no reason to complain
The focus should now move to making the most of this flexibility to vaccinate as many as possible. Politicking can wait until the storm settles down
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Does India need a second fiscal stimulus?
In today's edition: the second wave’s impact on the economy, a blueprint for vaccination success, a hidden gem in the cement sector, China’s impact on gold prices and more
What will it take to make Phase 3 of the vaccination programme a success?
A smaller role for the central government, greater onus on the state governments and higher prices are just some of the challenges to be overcome
How badly will the second wave derail the economic recovery?
Fiscal and monetary support must continue; regulatory forbearance might be needed
COVID-19 Second Wave | In Maharashtra, it’s politics as usual
One would have hoped that our political class would put their differences aside and focus on beating the virus — but they’ve been at daggers drawn, and more so now
Vaccines are working: Charts that show the COVID endgame
In countries that are still struggling to suppress a third or fourth wave, the vaccines have also saved lives
