The gold-smuggling controversy has come as the latest wake-up call for the CPI(M). Unfortunately, there is practically none left in the party to speak up
The new defence reforms will result in greater synergy between the private sector and the government, and will also help India shed its dubious tag of being one of the world’s top importers of military hardware
On the question of the rights of daughters, the judgment does speak of the objective of the amendment Act, and of ‘goal of gender justice as constitutionally envisaged’. However, there is no meaningful engagement with the idea of equality
Fatality rate is low, but a high positivity rate calls for more testing
The Russian vaccine is seen more as a boost for Putin than for immunity, especially as it still has to pass Phase 3 trials
The draft report on non-personal data leaves many questions unanswered
The assumption seems to be that US citizens will vote on the basis of race and colour in November
It is remarkable that Kerala has managed to delay the spread of infection; and now it has a better grasp of the nature of illness and various treatment options
Pakistan is smart enough to get itself some mileage from China’s anti-India thrust, both on the ground and in diplomacy at a time when its Kashmir policy is in disarray. However, all this comes at a price, and not just diplomatic
Iron ore prices seem unstoppable having crossed $120/tonne driven by China’s appetite for steel. What that means for India’s steel companies and for one mining company.
The value of projects awarded in July 2020 was higher than before the pandemic struck
Divi’s Lab is now reaping the benefits of its strategic vision
Low cost money and the hope of a V-shaped recovery in the next 6 months are what is holding up the market. It is important to fire up demand as the economy opens, says co-founder and chairman of Motilal Oswal Financial Services
While Kamala Harris’ stance on China, particularly condemnation of its human rights abuses, will gladden many in New Delhi, India should not expect her silence if it overreaches domestically
The Index of Industrial Production in June 2020 was lower than in June 2014
The promised constitutional reforms can wait. The failing nation’s economy cries for immediate attention, which can get distracted if the government puts all its heads into the political aspects
The vision is aspirational. The implementation road map and rigour will determine whether this truly fosters education-for-all and job creation
The state capital should move to a city that does not have the disadvantages of Mumbai and can provide an improved and inclusive working atmosphere
Market Cap to GDP ratio is rising, but it could be understated thanks to economic uncertainty
Sugar stocks are in focus as earnings are shining and the government is considering a hike in MSP. All seems well except for one risk.
Thanks to the Indian penchant for red tape, GIFT City barely features among the top financial hubs in the country.
Although interest rates have come down now, the moratorium has made the outlook for the NBFC sector uncertain, says Umesh Revankar
Pent-up demand in urban areas too led to the initial off-take in demand post-lockdown. But that this cannot sustain an uptrend is now becoming clear
India’s environmental future is bleak. India is unlikely to survive the 21st century climate nightmare unless the government realises that the health of the environment matters more than the health of private businesses
It’s raining miseries on Kerala and the tourism department will be in no hurry to run its ‘God’s Own Country’ tagline anytime soon
