What China’s GDP recovery means for Indian metal stocks
China’s economy is in good shape which augurs well for industrial commodities
Why the government should listen to Raghuram Rajan
Former RBI governor predicts that bank NPAs will rise to unprecedented levels.
At 90, can we expect BIS to reform and set a benchmark?
The reform of the BIS board will go a long way to make the BIS a truly global institution. It will also act as a benchmark for other global financial institutions.
Politics | What the crisis in Congress tells us about Rahul Gandhi and his leadership
Whether it is Rahul Gandhi’s Hamletian indecisiveness or his loneliness as King Lear, it is clear that the Congress needs a decisive and strong leader at its national level to rescue the party from this Kafkaesque nightmare
Chart of the Day | India’s merchandise exports improve in June, but imports reflect weakness in economy
Total imports fell by 47.6 percent in June from a year ago while they were down 52.4 percent in May
Gas sector gets a much-needed fillip
Till date, only 11 percent of the country, which accounts for 19 percent of the population, is covered by gas infrastructure
Policymakers need to pay attention to profits of businesses, not just sales
Perhaps the only way to increase business profits at this juncture is to reduce government savings i.e. the government should run a deficit which is greater than the savings of the non-business sector.
RIL AGM | Jio shows the way in audacious entrepreneurship
Jio’s ‘Made in India’ 5G proves that domestic enterprises have the capability to walk the talk on large infrastructure projects which have the potential to make India a global economic powerhouse
RIL AGM | Jio leads Ambani charge to make all businesses future ready
Intellectual property is going to be an important pillar of our value creation journey, says Mukesh Ambani
Uttar Pradesh is too big for good governance
If one were to begin the process of Uttar Pradesh’s salvation, out of the myriad initiatives that would be required, cutting it down to manageable size should be the topmost priority
Are high-profile exits from the Congress accidental, or part of a larger design?
While Sachin Pilot’s future has been speculated ever since Jyotiraditya Scindia made the switch to the BJP, there could be more such exits of young politicians from a rudderless Congress in days to come
No better time than now to legalise online betting and gambling
Legalising online gambling, with strict regulations, can be a good source of revenue for the government in these cash-strapped times
Inflationary fires or deflationary ice?
After the pandemic, the short run will probably see a deflationary bust. Will it be followed by rampant inflation?
Housing for migrants — a few home truths
Archaic laws need to be overhauled to make returns on affordable rental housing projects attractive
Buying Air India would serve little purpose for Tata
The group may not be in the best shape to absorb another airline at a time when it is juggling with the conflicting claims of the two it is already flying
The road ahead for Google’s $10-billion India Digitisation Fund
Google’s promised investment into India’s digital space on the heels of Facebook and Amazon affirms the huge digital potential of India, but also underscores different approaches towards cracking a cluttered and noisy market
Expat Quota Bill | India-Kuwait economic ties will weather this storm
Kuwait’s expat quota Bill may hit India hard in the short term with a loss of remittances. In the long run, Kuwait will most likely feel the heat of losing a huge chunk of working migrant population
World Youth Skills Day | Let’s shine a spotlight on entrepreneurship skills
Game-changing entrepreneurs with the ability to dream big and execute at scale so that the work impacts the maximum number of people are our best bet in these trying times when the pre-COVID-19 playbook no longer holds relevance
While steel output drops sharply, investors keep their eyes on the road ahead
The effects of the pandemic have led to a sharp decline in steel output in the June quarter but investors are hoping the worst is over
Surat faces an existential crisis
With a second wave of migrants fleeing the city, it is high time Gujarat sets its administrative house in order and do what needs to be done to fight the pandemic
Chart of the Day | IHS Markit global survey finds pessimism among Indian companies worst among the major economies
India’s Business Outlook reading for June worst in 11-year survey history -- What does this mean for the market rally?
Surging diesel prices a tipping point for auto industry
A series of events such as BS-VI compliance, rising cost of insurance and narrowing fuel price differential are together driving India’s auto industry to re-look at product and market strategies
Taxes, gold, fuel, supply disruptions keep inflation high in June
While the MPC members will probably cut interest rates again to support growth, the question is whether lowering interest rates further can do much to induce borrowers to borrow and lenders to lend
Google’s billions for India are aimed at mining a few good ideas
Google’s parent company Alphabet is one of the most prolific corporate investors in the start-up space. A few of its investee companies have gone on to become world-beaters
