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What note ban was supposed to do, what really happened on the groundSubscriber Only
September 01, 2017 02:27 IST
After 99% of banned cash comes back, a fact check on government’s stated objectives of demonetisation
Fri, Sep 01, 2017
Understanding the debate around ‘compassionate capitalism’Subscriber Only
August 21, 2017 01:22 IST
Narayana Murthy’s constant battle for ‘democratisation of wealth’ reached a flashpoint last week. The debate on corporate salaries, which has raged for long in both India and the West, is complex.
Mon, Aug 21, 2017
How a new directive by Sebi looks set to change the rules of the borrowing gameSubscriber Only
August 18, 2017 00:25 IST
The new insolvency law that came into effect this year has seen a dozen-odd corporates being referred to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) which will ensure either a quick turnaround, or closure.
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
In tussle over size of surplus, differing views of prudenceSubscriber Only
August 14, 2017 00:14 IST
The RBI was taking a hit on account of having provided foreign exchange guarantees for bank deposits from overseas Indians under the Foreign Currency Non-Resident Accounts or FCNR(A) scheme — which had been designed in the 70s to boost India’s balance of payments situation.
Mon, Aug 14, 2017
Understanding RBI-govt surplus transfer: Why, how, how muchSubscriber Only
August 14, 2017 00:06 IST
The central bank has said it will transfer Rs 30,659 crore to the govt in 2016-17, half of the Rs 65,876 crore it gave in 2015-16. Who decides the amount? How is it important? The Indian Express explains.
Mon, Aug 14, 2017
We’ve failed to adopt a strategic policy stance for agricultural growth, says Former RBI Deputy GovernorSubscriber Only
August 04, 2017 01:20 IST
Former RBI Deputy Governor talks to Indian Express, says we have "failed to adopt a strategic policy stance for enhancing and sustaining growth, ever since the success of the green revolution."
Fri, Aug 04, 2017
Interview with Shardul Shroff: Next 90 days will see some form of action, there will be some revival plans or insolvencySubscriber Only
July 17, 2017 03:35 IST
Shroff, who represents lenders in the litigation, said buyers for the assets are waiting in the wings and banks will get to know the realisation — of course with haircuts and after long-drawn proceedings.
Mon, Jul 17, 2017
Express Economic History Series: From private to public to private, how civil aviation has come full circleSubscriber Only
July 07, 2017 00:38 IST
65 years ago, Nehru’s government nationalised JRD Tata’s airline, rejecting his plea for a ‘strong, efficient Indian air transport system’ and ‘justice for investors and staff’. The government has now conceded it can no longer carry the burden of Air India and its accumulated losses of Rs 50,000 crore, and wants to divest
Fri, Jul 07, 2017
Criminality cannot be subsumed by winning elections: Yashwant SinhaSubscriber Only
July 01, 2017 02:10 IST
Yashwant Sinha on the differences between the RBI and the finance ministry, demonetisation and the lack of consensus for reforms in India
Sat, Jul 01, 2017
GST launch: 40-year journey to a common marketSubscriber Only
June 30, 2017 02:05 IST
GST rollout: Launch of VAT was announced with effect from April 1, 2002, but the date was pushed back to April 1, 2003 in the face of severe resistance from traders, especially in BJP-ruled Delhi and a few other states.
Sat, Jul 01, 2017
From threats of ‘blood on the streets’ to national consensusSubscriber Only
June 30, 2017 01:25 IST
In March 2011, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee introduced the Constitution (115th Amendment) Bill to pave the way for the introduction of GST. The Bill was referred to the Standing Committee on Finance, then steered by Yashwant Sinha.
Fri, Jun 30, 2017
‘During my tenure as RBI Governor, there was more room for dissent’Subscriber Only
June 27, 2017 02:24 IST
Former RBI Governor YV Reddy: Any government is well advised to take the technical advise of the RBI more seriously.
Tue, Jun 27, 2017
How inflation bonds were hit by inflation targeting measuresSubscriber Only
June 27, 2017 01:17 IST
Product development in the Indian debt markets has been more of a challenge for policy makers. It is not just inflation bonds but retailing of sovereign bonds or treasury bills which the government and the central bank has found it to be a huge challenge.
Tue, Jun 27, 2017
For Mumbai blast victims, justice delayed is justice deniedSubscriber Only
June 19, 2017 17:16 IST
The real problem with India’s longest running trial on the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts is that closure is still a very far cry
Mon, Jun 19, 2017
In fact: A new law, body to handle failed financial firmsSubscriber Only
June 16, 2017 01:58 IST
The government will first form a Resolution Corporation, which is expected to cover all firms regulated by the RBI, Sebi, IRDA and PFRDA.
Fri, Jun 16, 2017
Farm loans: Who, how much and waiver worries — all your questions answeredSubscriber Only
June 14, 2017 01:38 IST
The Indian Express explains how RBI defines farm credit, how it’s disbursed and the dangers of writing off loans.
Wed, Jun 14, 2017
Why test for bankruptcy law is a larger test for IndiaSubscriber Only
June 12, 2017 00:32 IST
First adjudication this month, idea is to ensure quicker resolution of debt pile-ups, free up locked capital for fresh lending.
Mon, Jun 12, 2017
Maharashtra woes, from farm to forkSubscriber Only
June 09, 2017 16:06 IST
The Rs 30,000 crore loan waiver announced by Devendra Fadnavis will only add to the state’s indebtedness and add to the chief minister’s worry lines
Fri, Jun 09, 2017
Monetary Policy Review: Why RBI said no to governmentSubscriber Only
June 09, 2017 02:00 IST
RBI Monetary Policy Review: Request for meeting came in ‘silence’ period, bank wanted to retrieve ground lost after noteban
Fri, Jun 09, 2017
Agriculture, the ‘Cinderella’ under another NDA government?Subscriber Only
June 06, 2017 01:32 IST
No state has the resources to do a one-shot write-off by paying cash to lenders, and a deferred redemption of outstanding loans over a period of 3 to 5 years actually ends up hurting the farmers.
Tue, Jun 06, 2017
In fact: On switching FY cycle, some questionsSubscriber Only
May 04, 2017 00:13 IST
Unlike the move to withdraw high-value currency notes announced on November 8 last year, the government has given adequate notice of its intent on this issue
Thu, May 04, 2017
Express Economic History Series: In loan waivers, ‘moral hazard’ and continued hope for political gainsSubscriber Only
April 13, 2017 00:25 IST
Urjit Patel has voiced concern publicly over the latest loan waiver — saying it engendered a moral hazard and undermined the honest credit culture.
Thu, Apr 13, 2017
Still to get Rs 110 crore for recalibrating ATMs after Nov 8: Cash logistics firmsSubscriber Only
April 06, 2017 05:32 IST
A majority of banks have questioned the cost incurred by the firms between November 10 and December 30, 2016, said three persons familiar with the development.
Thu, Apr 06, 2017
Looking back at GST’s journey: How an idea is now near realitySubscriber Only
March 31, 2017 00:53 IST
GST: The scheme was to be implemented in stages, and its rollout on March 1, 1986, marked the first crack at reforming the country’s indirect tax structure.
Fri, Mar 31, 2017
Petroleum: Why two governments ruled against mega mergerSubscriber Only
February 08, 2017 00:05 IST
An interesting finding was that one of the major causes of the failure of mergers was the handling of people working in many of these firms.
Wed, Feb 08, 2017Journalism of Courage
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