When COVID-19 vaccines become available in India, with correct scientific information, along with clear and coherent policies for the vaccine, high level of acceptance of the vaccines can be easily expected in India
Farmers should take the PM's call to discuss all their concerns. By offering to discuss, Narendra Modi has opened up the door for those willing to find a solution to the current stalemate
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Intervention from the highest level should assuage the concerns of the protesting farmers. Now, a breakthrough in talks is expected, and the true potential of the farm reforms will be realised
As some companies report enormous profits, nearly 10 million more Americans are now unemployed compared with last February
The cascade of lawsuits against Google, which the company says it will fight in court, are indicative of the growing backlash against the largest tech companies
There is absolutely no commonality in behavioural approach between the two sides, India and the United States, towards negotiating any trade deal
The three farm laws would have already made it clear to farmers of Punjab and Haryana that they have no option but accept the reality of the beginning of the end of unlimited procurement
If the situation of blockade continues, the central government may need to amend the law to delegate not just the MSP but also the process of procurement to the states.
Money is expected to continue pouring into the asset class in 2021, with several analysts forecasting a bumper year of inflows
We are seeing strong demand from metros and tier-1 cities. This has been a very big accelerator, and now demand is coming back to pre-Covid levels, says Amit Syngle, MD and CEO, Asian Paints
A rise in inflation could be the one thing that would force central banks to start tightening
SEBI's consultation paper aims to improve transparency in Index construction and aligning them with international norms
In other areas of economic policy-making, we are moving away from heavy-handed State intervention characterising the period from second-half of the 1960s to 1970s. Why not agriculture?
Stimulus indications by the government should materialise in the remaining year
A Moody's report shows an overall increase in credit risk linked to environmental considerations, based on a review of 89 global sectors with total rated debt of about $79 trillion. Significantly, it finds that sectors facing very high or high credit risk now account for $3.4 trillion in rated debt
Divi’s is well placed to benefit from increased sourcing by global innovators seeking to lower dependence on China. It has a proven track record and is building new capacities which can aid market share and growth
Economists said the declines were “warning signs” that the economy was entering a rough patch and in need of a jolt from another round of government stimulus
Currently, Uttar Pradesh provides no Delhi-like opening for AAP, no major corruption scandals, opposition parties are still in the reckoning, and no crisis. Moreover, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is a popular leader
There is a need for set templates for data collection and monitoring to help evaluate the utilisation of mass infrastructure projects. The government should take necessary steps to integrate both demand and supply-side data for better planning
The measure, which has been under discussion for months, is expected to provide a new round of direct payments to millions of Americans as well as additional unemployment benefits, food assistance and rental aid
Business optimism remains strong, riding on the good news about the vaccines
Footfalls at retailers continue to lag previous year’s levels. But average spends and purchases by visiting customers have gone up, aiding a recovery
There is a school of thought which believes that the dollar is poised to fall 20 per cent or more in 2021. But at least history doesn’t suggest so
Non-oil, non-gold imports in November 2020 also far lower than three years ago
