China’s recent restriction on technology exports is just sabre-rattling
China's government is imposing restrictions on technology that leaves its borders which can potentially affect a whole range of products. Its real target may lie somewhere else
Covid-19: When experts learn, do they shift the goalposts?
Where the experts strike out along a new route is to downgrade the priority given to widespread testing till now, which it says does not prevent deaths which should be the primary goal
Tata Motors’ zero debt target a positive step, but risks aplenty
Reducing costs, improving business efficiencies to increase profits and improve free cash flows, and selling a stake in non-core businesses could help achieve the objective
Trade policy needs a fresh approach
Export promotion more than import restriction should be the focus of negotiations with other nations
Trump’s tariffs? Coronavirus? China’s exports are surging anyway
Chinese exports soared in July to their second-highest level ever, nearly matching the record-setting Christmas rush last December
Supreme Court ends telecom battle over AGR dues; Bharti Airtel breathes easy, Vodafone still troubled
The SC ruling is positive for the near term because of the cash flow respite with payments staggered across 10 years, says a CRISIL note
SC ruling on AGR puts an end to liability dispute
With the issue of elusive AGR liability now firmly fixed by the apex court, these companies need to also fix the corporate governance lapses as well
US Elections | Facebook is not up to the challenge
Hate, bigotry, and conspiracy theories thrive on the platform, and it’s unable to or unwilling to fix the same
Will bond yields sustain below 6 percent after RBI moves?
For yields to remain below 6 percent, RBI should be ready to absorb Rs 2-3 lakh crore of government paper and this should be announced sooner rather than later
Chart of the Day | Indian manufacturing PMI shows mild bounce after four months
Despite an expansion in new orders, job shedding continued in the Indian manufacturing sector in August
Economic recovery will take the shape of a W, says head of Axis AMC
A vaccine, according to Chandresh Kumar Nigam, will be in place in the next three to six months, which will lead to a flurry of activities
Why the airport business is so attractive for the Adani Group
The entry barrier in the business by way of huge investments is high, which gives it a near-monopoly status
Central government spending lost momentum in July
The fiscal deficit during the first four months of the current fiscal year is 50 percent more than in the same period last year
India’s economic contraction in June 2020 quarter worst among major economies
Indian GDP numbers for June 2020 quarter immeasurably worse than during the Global Financial Crisis
Pranab Mukherjee | The politician, adviser, and friend Lutyens’ Delhi will miss
Pranab Mukherjee, who had studied in a village school, was not only the last of the stalwarts of the Indira Gandhi era, but also a rare politician in a party of public school educated leaders
Q1 GDP shrinks | How long will the free fall last?
The economy’s revival will critically depend on people’s ability and confidence to spend, both of which are at awfully low levels currently
Pranab Mukherjee: A statesman whose legacy will live on
In the various ups and downs during his political career and association with the Congress, Pranab Mukherjee proved his political acumen and leadership prowess
Pranab Mukherjee | A seasoned politician and a refined statesman
With the death of Pranab Mukherjee, India has lost not only a seasoned politician and refined statesman, but also someone who had a first-hand account of India’s growth story for more than five decades
Monsoon watch: The recovery continues
The monsoon is showing a healthy trend now as rainfall recovers in underperforming regions, sowing trends remain healthy
NMDC: A premium shock
The government's move to allow a premium on renewal of mines by state-owned companies has shocked investors
How NBFCs can manage liquidity crisis posed by COVID-19
Can we expect to see newer business models emerge as the economy restarts post the pandemic and banks and NBFCs are pushed towards prudent lending for retrieving businesses?
Should RBI follow the US Federal Reserve in targeting average inflation?
An AIT approach implies that when inflation is high, policy rates will remain tighter for a longer period of time as well
Sino-EU ties | The challenge for Europe is to balance values with economic interests
Future is now with Reliance
Reliance Retail’s acquisition of Future Group’s assets will help consolidate its leadership position
