Legal Matters | Judiciary needs a self-quarantine from political trappings
We must acknowledge that judges too are human as the rest of us. The system must not rely on their higher virtues but be immune to their human frailness
The correlation between central bank asset expansion and stock markets breaks down
The crash has proved that the assumption that central bank liquidity would always prop up markets, come what may, was wrong
Chart of the Day | A stimulus delayed is relief denied
Global central banks and governments are rolling out measures to protect their country's economy and markets from the coronavirus pandemic's adverse effects. Investors will be wondering when India will show its hand
Covid-19 pandemic | India has little to fear about its food security
The most serious threat to availability of foodstuff in India could come not from any shortage, but from an overzealous bureaucracy….There is an urgent need for the Centre to issue clear directions to the states that they should not impose any border restrictions on movement.
Quick economic stimulus need of the hour
The NDA government needs to push through prudent policy measures fast
Politics | Future tense for Congress and rebels
The Congress will have to become proactive to stop further desertions from the party, boost the morale of its cadre in Madhya Pradesh, and ensure it makes gains in the bypolls.
Could Modern Monetary Theory rescue us from the Covid-19 economic crisis?
The crisis has led to the usual discussion on whether one should use monetary policy or fiscal policy to ease it.
Comprehensive policy response is needed to ease the economic fallout of COVID-19 outbreak
Under a worst case scenario, GDP growth in FY21 could fall to 3.5 percent
Covid-19 pandemic | China’s propaganda machinery is in full swing
The pandemic is seen as offering an opportunity for China to push Chinese President Xi Jinping’s rhetoric of a “community of common destiny” — part of the narrative of the Belt and Road Initiative — as a way of framing China’s help to the outside world.
About a third of Indian listed firms are Zombies. Coronavirus could tip them into default
Usual suspects such as textiles, construction and real estate most at risk of default
How potent is the bulk drugs pill?
The package to promote local API units is silent on brownfield capacities and skirts the issue of drug price control
Covid-19 pandemic | Why we need more than Janata Curfew and social distancing
We should increase the hygiene practices among general public and healthcare professionals, and widen the testing to look out for community transmission.
SEBI short-selling curbs will act as a speed breaker to the market fall
The measures announced by SEBI would lead to winding up of speculative position but not impact those who plan to hedge their cash holdings
World Water Day | Managing challenges for water access to all
The Jal Jeevan Mission scheme aims to increase the water connections from the existing 18.3 percent to 100 percent in rural households by 2024.
COVID-19 pandemic | What can macro policymakers do?
Fiscal intervention is needed. There is a strong case for corona stimulus, or rather relieve the economic pain inflicted by pandemic lockdowns. The government has a moral and practical duty to help firms, businesses, and workers affected by these measures.
Politics | Rashmi Thackeray, the power behind the Thackeray empire
Although Rashmi Thackeray's appointment as Saamana editor may seemingly be a break from the male-oriented past of the party where women have had only marginal roles, her being family is of more consequence.
Covid-19 pandemic | A grim forecast for the tourism sector
The tourism and hospitality sector that is in need of financial assistance is less likely to find any favour from the banking sector as the past record of the hospitality sector is riddled with loan defaults.
Covid-19 pandemic | Modi’s speech was reassuring, but the nation needs more
The Prime Minister presented Janata Curfew like a challenge to the people and made them feel that they are becoming a part of the movement. This kind of public ownership can create tremendous trust between the State, healthcare workers and the public.
Starving the virus by crippling the economy
The weapons that worked during the global financial crisis are not good enough for the war against the coronavirus
Crude crash — don’t let the advantage slip away
Government must leverage oil price tumble to tank up storage facilities and lock in futures purchase prices
Here’s how option writers got crushed under the market crash
Here’s how option writers got crushed under the market crash
India’s fight against Covid-19 is on the right track
As opposed to some countries that adopted an approach of extensive testing, India has adopted the screening-quarantining-preventing-social distancing protocol. This has, so far, limited the spread of the virus at the local level.
SC draws the line for DoT and telcos on AGR self-assessment
Already seven months have passed since the October 2019 judgment, but it appears that the DoT is not interested in calculating dues
Taxes | Will the CBDT fill the gaps in a timely manner?
While officials have assured that any refund (sans interest) arising pursuant to the Vivad Se Vishwas Act would be granted within 'reasonable time', it would be good if the CBDT can provide clarity on the timing issue of such refund and adjustment against any tax payable under the Act.
