Steel is being seen as the new gold
If the global economy is under threat due to the coronavirus outbreak, then the steel industry is sure to be affected. Strangely though, in this trying period it appears to be offering solace to some.
GST on mobile needs a review
Rectification of inverted duty structure can become self-defeating if handsets turn costlier, impacting demand and growth
A wake up call for the government on public health
Five charts that illustrate the Indian government’s dismal record of spending on health
Policy | Corporate India must have an unwavering commitment towards gender diversity
Despite the considerable progress, corporate India with 16 percent board representation of women in NIFTY 500 companies, remains behind the curve.
Why banning short selling is a bad idea
The shorts could be on account of creating a hedge position before selling huge quantities
Covid-19 pandemic | Lessons from India on how to overcome shortage of medical supplies
Balance sheets must not determine the relevance of State-owned production facilities, especially if they are involved in producing medical supplies. This is because health is too valuable to be left to market forces of supply and demand.
Legal Matters | Why SC judgment on NGO funding is a half-hearted assertion of rights
The Supreme Court did not weigh on the right to receive foreign funding, but merely held that an organisation that is politically connected cannot be arbitrarily designated as a political organisation
Coronavirus | Just talk, no rate action from RBI. For now.
A rate cut seems inevitable when the monetary policy committee meets to review rates on 31 March
Can or should we replicate China’s way of fighting the coronavirus?
China is using its sophisticated surveillance system to keep a tab on infected individuals and enforce quarantines
Covid-19 pandemic | The impact of the virus on India's GDP
Considering all these sectoral losses and global supply chain disruptions, India’s ongoing GDP losses are estimated to be around $5-10 billion (0.15-0.35 percent of GDP).
How far away are we from the market bottom?
The same medicine that was given to the market and economies in 2008 may not work for the current ailment.
Politics | Is the peace process in Nagaland again in cold storage?
The Nagas and most indigenous communities in the Northeast are unlikely to accept their demands being bulldozed all the time.
A holistic and all-out coordinated response to Covid-19 in India is a must
The government and businesses must brace for a longer and steeper pandemic-triggered hit than the single-quarter event as expected earlier
Covid-19 pandemic | How China and Europe differ in tackling the crisis
At the moment the Chinese approach seems to be working. It is attractive to countries with relatively low infection numbers, limited global economic integration and inadequate medical infrastructure.
Yes Bank’s lock-in for retail: why and its unintended consequences
The 3-year lock-in for 75percent of all existing shareholders may try to align the level playing field with new investors but it may have adverse side effects
Covid-19 pandemic | Hard State action must be an option on the table
Even if disobeying government’s health directives is made a criminal offense, it is highly unlikely that people will behave the way they are expected to in such an hour of crisis. This could force the government to take very hard decisions.
Covid-19 pandemic | An opportunity for SAARC to strengthen ties
The 2015 Delhi Declaration on Public Health Challenges, adopted at the fifth meeting of SAARC health ministers, is an ideal blueprint to follow up if the nations join hands to flight the Coronavirus Covid-19.
Supreme Court does the right thing to push back RBI on crypto currencies
The way to make virtual currency markets safe for the rest of the system is to ringfence them so that their volatility remains within them
Three methods of identifying potential winners when the market rebounds
The screener's output is stocks that had sound fundamentals and may have a high probability of performing well going forward
Covid 19: How bad can it get?
What the experts say about the likely human and economic costs of a pandemic
Technology | Digital Twin technology and its impact on industry
Globally, many organisations have started pioneering and piloting digital twins. The question for organisations should be on when and where to get started, rather than if.
Legal Matters | Courts must be vigilant against encroachments on our rights
The Andhra Pradesh government’s Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020, is a blatant attempt by the State to usurp powers that ought to be with a neutral and independent body — the election commission.
Chart of the day | US markets expect Fed Funds rate to be cut by 100 basis points soon
There is now a 91.2% probability that the Fed will slash its policy rate by 100 basis points
Competition Act must play fair
The amendment bill should ensure that CCI’s independence stays intact and there’s no arbitrariness in decision-making
