P Vaidyanathan Iyer
Articles By P Vaidyanathan Iyer
Govt readies plan for second wave of asset monetisation
The inter-ministerial committee has discussed hiving off the pipeline and tower businesses of GAIL and BSNL, for second wave of asset monetisation respectively, and leasing them out to private players.
Union Budget 2019-2020: Tight fist, fingers crossed
Union Budget 2019: Exercise in fiscal prudence, no new stimulus, small moves to spur growth
NBFC crisis: Government in no hurry to step in, will wait and watch
IL&FS had a total outstanding debt of Rs 99,354 crore April-end, and the quantum of DHFL debt recently downgraded to D category recently is Rs 1,02,563 crore.
Rahul Gandhi’s negative campaign didn’t work: Senior Congress leaders on eve of CWC
Amid the first voices of discontent within the party, Rahul Gandhi has convened a meeting of the Congress Working Committee Saturday.
Lok Sabha Election Results Explained: Key takeaways from verdict that returned Narendra Modi to power
Lok Sabha elections 2019 results: How does the BJP triumph compare with the one in 2014, which it has bettered? Where does it leave the Congress and the Left, and what is its significance for the voter?
Explained: Understanding Pakistan’s IMF bailout
Even as Pakistan continues its brinkmanship with India, its sliding economy has required the International Monetary Fund to bail it out for the 13th time in 3 decades. How dire is its financial state, how did it get here?
In MP, Congress challenge: Just three months for delivery — and Modi
For the Congress, which won six of the eight Assembly segments in Rajgarh — wresting three from the BJP — time hasn’t been an ally.
‘If not Modi, they’ll back anyone… there is a BJP base… But not enough to win’
In the 2014 elections, the BJP had polled 31% of the votes. And they say they have a national mandate. Can they get the same 31% again? asks Kamal Nath.
‘Eroding independence’: Govt wants to probe complaints against former CICs, ICs too
The findings of the committee would be submitted to the President. If he is of the opinion there are reasonable grounds for inquiry, he would refer it to the Chief Justice of India, who may nominate a Supreme Court judge to conduct an inquiry.
RTI law does not allow, Govt wants powers to probe complaints against Information Commissioners
The Indian Express has learnt that the proposal envisages setting up of two committees — one, to receive and decide on complaints against the CIC and a second one for complaints against Information Commissioners.
Explained: Is the Indian economy slowing down?
Economists are looking at signals such as drop in vehicle sales and production cut, drop in consumption of food items, slower growth in core industry segments. A look at the possible reasons, and the concerns
Pinarayi Vijayan: ‘Nationwide pre-poll alliance bears no relevance; picture will be clear only after elections’
In an interview with The Indian Express, Pinarayi Vijayan talks about alliances, the Congress and issues with Kerala’s development.
Budget 2019: Half of households are target; PM Modi calls it trailer
In this budget, two critical voter segments were targeted: an estimated 12 crore farmer families and 3 crore middle-class taxpayers. It handed them more money that can spur consumption-led growth.
Explained: Why election economics is all about handouts and sops
Ambitions high, Congress leaps into welfare politics to counter BJP. It has worked at times, but not always.
Govt sits on post-noteban jobs report, two top statistics panel members quit
NSSO employment report on 2017-18 was expected to reflect job losses
What to expect in 2019, Economy: Some gains likely in poll year, but don’t count on growth spurt yet
Gains from GST and insolvency code will begin to accrue, but may not immediately translate into higher growth rates. The impact of the new government’s decisions will take a while to show. Major worries remain at home and abroad. Expect volatility in the stock markets.
Three years ago, key statistics panel revised UPA growth up, Niti Aayog rejected it
Then Chief Statistician T C A Anant confirmed that the release of data was withheld. “Niti Aayog had issues with a particular proxy we used for corporate sector growth estimates,” Anant told The Indian Express.
Simply Put: When a bank becomes a PSU
Governor administration has cleared a proposal to treat J&K Bank as PSU. How that happened, what it means
RBI: Why a ‘joint family’ story from the past is creating a buzz today
This story of a “joint family approach”, being shared in a small circle of past directors of the RBI Central Board, holds much relevance in the context of the current debate on the optimal level of reserves the Reserve Bank must hold.
Decoding RBI’s Central Board
Ahead of a crucial meeting next week, a look at RBI board's composition, role and tradition followed so far
