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What RJio’s IUC move means for the parent’s valuation

RBI has rejected Indiabulls Housing–Lakshmi Vilas Bank merger. What next?

RBI’s rejection of the deal basically indicates that it does not trust the books of non-bank companies, particularly, those with links to the real estate sector. That would have ripple effect across the sector and increases the risk of contagion as fear and a trust deficit spreads throughout the financial system.

Opinion | Not scrapping IUC is anti-consumer. It is a deterrent to making India a digital society

The IUC regime is an incentive for incumbents to keep providing outdated 2G services and avoid shifting to full VoLTE 4G networks

Policy | Deferring zero IUC is a lose-lose situation for all telecom stakeholders

The underlying basis of scrapping interconnect usage charges (IUC) was the maximisation of consumer welfare in a sustained manner and adoption of more efficient technologies that are vital for orderly growth of the telecom services sector in India.

Four reasons why IUC should be scrapped – in TRAI’s own words

Scrapping IUC would incentivise technological evolution, preserve competition and ultimately benefit consumers.

BSNL, MTNL unions threaten strike, say salaries for Aug-Sept not paid: Report

The employees have also planned lunch-hour protests and want to know what the government is doing to revive the two companies.

Reliance Jio: Charging IUC from customers amid regulatory uncertainty should be positive for earnings

Jio has promised that this charge will go away as soon as TRAI implements zero IUC

Policy | Entry of Chinese manufacturing in India is a bridge too far

The Modi-Xi informal summit is a good time to analyse the economic capacity of China, especially the role of manufacturing sector, in powering the country and its positioning in the China-India dynamics.

Sector explainer | Hot investment idea? Private banks high on capital fit the bill  

In a space crowded with many players, it’s the cost of funds that will set apart the men from the boys

Climate Crisis | How to untangle the mixed signals on coal in India?

Several studies indicate that coal is losing its charm in India. The global trends indicate that global capital is fleeing coal. In such a scenario, is it a smart move for India to open commercial coal mining to 100 per cent FDI?

Sector explainer | Metal industry has nerves of steel -- and it shows

It’s not all hunky-dory yet as a few trouble spots remain along the way

Government to bring guidelines to make IBC resolution consistent : Report

Companies like JSW Steel and Tata Steel have brought up these issues to the government’s notice after the closure of the IBC process. Many cases are also stuck in endless or subsequent litigation.

Ideas for Profit | Does the rally in JK Paper on likely plastic ban have legs?

Which financial stocks are best placed to reap the benefit of tax cuts?

Here is how the tax cuts will help sectors

Fiscal stimulus, with one stroke, changes narrative for India as an investment hotspot

Space Science | Vikram and the road ahead for ISRO after Chandrayaan 2

Space engineers learn from their failures and are getting better at orbital mechanics, even landing probes successfully on fast moving asteroids, like Japan’s Hayabusa 2. ISRO’s next Moon-shot will be a collaborative effort with Japan’s JAXA scheduled for 2024.

Dharavi’s leather industry on death row due to economic slowdown: Report

Manufacturers and retailers have significantly reduced in numbers, necessitating shut downs or downsizing of staff and operations by half compared to two years back

Saudi oil strike | Where is crude headed and how worried should India be?

Policy | Can Kerala lead the way in creating gender friendly start-up ecosystems?

Kerala’s International Women’s Trade Centre, a first in India, is pitched as a safe space away from home for women entrepreneurs who are eager to leverage their entrepreneurial abilities and for those who seek global exposure to their products.

Roads sector: Another growth engine slams on the brakes

Revenue collection barely covers the interest servicing cost of these projects, let alone project returns, says an SBI Caps report

New Road Rules | Increased fines are a bitter pill India must swallow

If the government stays firm on its determination to go ahead with the amended traffic rules and if the traffic police implement these rules in the right earnest and in its true spirit, Indian roads will be much safer than what they are today.

Aviation | What’s the right approach to privatisation of airports in India?

For a growing economy like India, privatisation and modernisation of airports is non-negotiable and India’s decision to privatise its metro airports in the past has delivered significant results.

Defence Talk | Apache helicopters for IAF are good products wrapped up in a bad package

The AH-64 is great, but, why does the Indian Air Force feel the need for four types of attack helicopters? It shows a fundamentally muddled mind and a severe myopia of higher defence planning.

Politics | JNU’s thoughtless action sets a nasty precedent

What kind of an interaction can a university committee, and of what competence, have with someone who has already been recognised for an emeritus position on the basis of a distinguished academic career spanning decades spent in intensive research and quality publications?