
Despite the brave rhetoric of being a PM candidate, the truth is that Mayawati’s BSP is fighting for its survival. Also, it is difficult to see how Mayawati can offer any solution because she herself is part of the problem.

Whichever government comes to power must fast-track reforms to spur growth

A decade back, by topping the civil services, Shah Faesal inspired the youth in Kashmir. Now, by forming a political party, it has to be seen if he can inspire them again.

The revised structure and rules do seem to make it more beneficial for builders and takes care of some of their concern

What matters is the strong rebound in corporate earnings ahead of us

With the routine ‘anti-incumbency’ wave surging against the AIADMK government and the NDA, it will be difficult for the BJP, which is already under severe attack in Tamil Nadu for a plethora of reasons, to swim against the tide.

The idea of a united fight was at best utopian and at worst a cynical attempt to woo the voter.

Etihad opting to exit Jet Airways is the worst development in the ongoing saga where the climax is unlikely to be a happy one.

A number of surveys have predicted an overwhelming lead for the Congress-led UDF in Kerala. However, the CPI(M)-led LDF is hoping to bridge that gap in what might turn out to be a triangular contest between the LDF, the UDF and the BJP in a few seats.

Despite the evidence that economic reforms have helped increase growth, progress on this front has remained slow

The national draft e-commerce policy brings over-the-top streaming services under the e-commerce arena. As the inventory-led model is barred for foreign-funded e-commerce firms, these OTTs won’t be able to stream original content – the key to their success.

Pramod Sawant will have Narendra Modi’s full backing, but he would have to work out his own ways to reach out to his party men, allies and those sections of Goa voters who would look at the ‘BJP without Manohar Parrikar’ as an anathema.

The hostile takeover brings into sharp focus a key lesson for founders that look to retain control with small shareholdings: have a backstop or a white knight to bail you out.

Modern Monetary Theory is a special case that applies to some economies such as the United States.

As CAs take on economists who have questioned the credibility of government, other professionals may weigh in with their own take.

A recent paper goes through surveys, election results and social spending data from 1962 to 2014 and arrives at a simple conclusion: Voter choices in Indian are driven more by caste and identity politics rather than economic interests.

Lupin’s shares fell after an FDA inspection led to its US unit being issued an adverse warning. Other pharma companies too have tripped on inspections, raising fears that compliance issues are very much alive for the industry

Intervention in the currency market will help attain the twin objectives of building reserves and keeping the rupee competitive for Indian exporters.

BJP’s #MainBhiChowkidar campaign appears to be a counter to the Congress’ #ChowkidarChorHai campaign. In 2014, the BJP turned to its advantage the ‘chaiwala’ comment. Can it repeat that success?

The drawback in interpreting the strength of the economic cycle from the GST revenue is the associated issues of stabilisation, compliance and evasion.

Fall in imports of electronic items could signal improvement in deficit with China

Considering the impact on the banking sector, RBI needs to issue the operational and other guidelines for both banks and NBFCs so as to enable them to make the transition to Ind AS.

Rural wage growth has fallen off the cliff. It is therefore small wonder that, at the fag end of its term, the Modi government has been trying its best to dole out sops to this class.

Even professional money managers are susceptible to anchoring bias. This begs the question that if professional money management is not the solution, then what is?

The MEA statement in response to the outcome of UNSC 1267 sanctions committee meeting did not even name China directly as being responsible. This, when on previous occasions, MEA statements have actually criticised China by name.