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CXO corner | It is time for deeper structural reforms
A balance between efficiency, productivity and equity will be critical for sustaining economic growth.
Political Economy | The importance of the nationalist narrative for Indian capitalism
The question is how to ensure rapid capital accumulation in a democracy
Primer | How to avoid outcome bias while investing
Do not judge your decisions by the outcome alone
Comment | Patanjali Ayurved: the time seems ripe for a listing
Patanjali Ayurved's close to acquiring Ruchi Soya but its balance sheet already looks stretched. Going public to raise equity could solve this problem. Investors too would be happy at the prospect of owning its shares
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Primer | Will countercyclical capital buffers help in the next crisis?
It has emerged as a new tool to prevent financial vulnerabilities in the banking sector and mitigate the possible impact in case of a meltdown
Opinion | BJP and Congress manifestoes offer voters a choice
It’s ‘Nation First’ versus ‘People First’.
Opinion | Unemployment rate is at 45-year high: What should the government do?
A higher and unsustainable level of fiscal deficit will create financial stability risks and may end up destroying existing jobs.
Opinion | Thakore’s exit signals ends of Congress’ ‘caste cowboy’ strategy in Gujarat
The Congress can no longer seen to be able to ensure a balance between the Patels, who feels deprived of benefits given to Dalits and Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and the Thakores who are backward Rajputs.
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Reading the tea leaves – markets are going to be choppy going forward
The markets haven’t yet discounted the election results
Opinion | Imran Khan’s compliment a googly for BJP
The ruling party should be happy and tom-tomming Imran Khan’s compliment, but it cannot have this cake and eat it too.
Opinion | How shares with superior rights will help promoters
It will be useful for promoters who intend to raise funds from investors without diluting control
Opinion | IAF downs Pak F-16: Will US share details with India?
As things stand India has a strong circumstantial case but it remains circumstantial. Actual evidence of IAF downing a Pakistani F-16 depends on whether or not the US is willing to share evidence of the shoot down. This is unlikely to happen.
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Comment | The curious case of sticky bond yields
As long as the public sector continues to soak up 8-9 percent of GDP as funding, bond yields will continue to remain elevated.
Opinion | The risk in Fixed Maturity Plans is now out in the open
Fund houses are caught in a trap of their own making

Comment | Iron ore prices at 5-year high, rub-off effect on steel likely
The rally in iron ore prices is continuing, with international prices hitting a 5-year high. If steel prices rise in tandem,Indian steel companies will benefit
Comment | How corruption affects government finances
Corruption can dent revenue collection to the extent of 2.75 percent of gross domestic product in emerging market economies.
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Opinion | The idea of universal basic income for farmers
The BJP’s manifesto promises to expand the reach of PM-Kisaan to all farm households.
What the IMF says about the outlook for the Indian economy
Lower oil prices will be a windfall for India
Opinion | Lok Sabha Polls: The winds in Tamil Nadu favour the Congress
If the current trend persists till April 18 when the state goes to the polls, the grand old party could win nine out of the 10 seats it is contesting.
What to expect from the March quarter results
Will the long-awaited earnings recovery finally happen?
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Comment | Facebook’s manifesto for Indian elections: Will it work?
Facebook might have its heart in the right place when it says it is committed to fight the fake news menace, but, without making political parties accountable, there’s little social media platforms can do.
Comment | Sun Pharma: Tying up loose ends
Sun Pharma has fulfilled its commitments by undoing two transactions that had discomfited investors. If there’s one thing it could have done better, it is making fuller disclosures
Opinion | How the Reserve Bank of New Zealand continues to develop monetary policy
New Zealand government has broadened the goals of the central bank and added employment to the inflation targeting mandate in 2018.
Opinion | The Indian Union Muslim League is not a ‘virus’, but a bulwark against radical Islam
Yogi Adityanath’s comments on the IUML could be with an aim to polarise voters on religious lines for electoral benefits.
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Comment | Why you should not submit your shares in NIIT Tech’s open offer
A strategic investor buying out promoter's stake in NIIT Technology offers hope of a better future given their track record in other investments

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