COVID-19 Second Wave | How did India paint itself into this corner?
Looking around, a lot of people may get a feeling that we are living in a failed State in sub-Saharan Africa and not the country which takes pride in being known as the ‘Pharmacy to the World’
Vaccine patent gives US government ‘leverage’ over manufacturers
Manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to boost supply by waiving intellectual property rights and sharing technology
M Narasimham was the doyen of banking reforms in India
The impact of the Narasimham Committee reports continues to weigh on the Indian banking system
The communist government in Kerala has an irrational fear of god
After the Left Democratic Front government’s actions on the entry of women to the Sabarimala temple politically backfired, it is not taking any chances. The Pinarayi Vijayan government’s decision to hold the Thrissur Pooram reflects this reflex
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | What may explain the equity markets' lukewarm response to the expanded vaccination rollout?
In today's edition: The vaccine maths, the rising yield curve, the lockdown blues, a worried market, Credit Suisse's risky bet, pharma opportunities and more
RBI, bond market tug of war continues
The bottom line – yields are likely to head up
How Credit Suisse rolled the dice on risk management — and lost
Greensill Capital’s fall from grace could cost Credit Suisse’s clients as much as $3 billion
Chart of the Day | How rising COVID-19 cases are affecting the broad equity market
Equities rode out the first wave on support from central banks, government and hopes of unlocking and vaccine discovery
‘New improved’ Mark III of vaccination policy arrives
The government's expanded vaccine coverage policy comes close on the heels of Dr Manmohan Singh's letter to the government
How soon will more vaccines come to the Indian market?
The government’s decisions are welcome – but it could be several months before vaccine supplies actually improve
In the Roaring Twenties, ads make a comeback
The remarkable rise of subscription digital media is part of a broader rush towards the reliable, direct-to-consumer economics that has charmed investors
The Fed faces criticism as it wades into climate and equity issues
This time, Republican lawmakers say the central bank risks veering out of its lane as it focuses on “social priorities”
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Growing lockdowns to contain COVID-19 worry investors
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: More lockdowns, Stringency Index, pent-up savings, office real estate, Mindtree, HDFC Bank, Wipro and more
The Great Indian Kitchen holds up a mirror to Kerala society and the reflection is not flattering
There’s a lot that is left to be desired from a society where the injustice towards women is trivialised, normalised and, even worse, unseen
US-China Ties | India’s strategic autonomy ensures it's not a geopolitical pawn
India values its strategic autonomy, in some ways a metamorphosis of its traditional non-aligned stance from the Cold War
What can undermine Wipro's plan to catch up with its peers?
Wipro faces near term cost pressures from wage hikes and investments, which can impact profit margins in FY22
How stringent are India’s mini-lockdowns?
The index is still much lower than what it was last September, even though new cases are far higher
Second wave casts a shadow on towering office realty market
The office leasing market had been hit hard by COVID-19, and the second wave is set to prolong the suffering
Lessons from Jeff Bezos’ letter to shareholders
The Amazon chief’s letter reflects on what has contributed to the success and value created by the company for its stakeholders
Global savers’ $5.4 trillion stockpile offers hope for post-COVID spending
Households around the globe accumulated the excess by the end of the first quarter of this year, according to estimates by Moody’s
Lower India-China trade deficit — A moment to brag or brood?
An advantage on bilateral trade turf will only make sense if New Delhi manages to match Beijing’s economic recovery pace
‘Substance abuse’ in everyday food we eat
Most of the additives are legal — it’s a different matter whether they are healthy, and even if they are, at what quantities are they safe?
The Reading List: April 16, 2021
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance
A resurgent COVID-19 strains monetary-fiscal policies, growth
Policies in delicate territory as adverse combination unfolds
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | What can bring cheer back to equity markets?
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: US and China economic data, risks from loose monetary policy, COVID-19, Air India-Tata, TCS-Infosys, Coinbase and the power sector
