Economics
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A price based transport policy vs odd-even policy of AAP

Air pollution levels in Delhi have reached alarming proportions. Something drastic has to be done to curb pollution emanating from automobiles. But is the odd-even policy of the AAP government in Delhi the best method...

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Saudi Arabia to reduce its reliance on oil

In a bid to shore up the Middle East nation’s finances battered by the global slump in crude prices, Saudi King Salman has pledged to diversify the country’s economy and veer off its heavy dependence...

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Jittery reaction across the markets & Fed rate lift-off

Markets across the world have been jittery over the past few weeks ahead of the December 15-16 US Federal Reserve meeting that’s likely to have a rate ‘lift-off’. But does a rate lift-off or upward...

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India and Japan to deepen defense, trade ties

It’s been described as a relationship in an upward trajectory. And ties between India and Japan are likely to get a further boost when PM Abe visits New Delhi for the 9th annual Indo-Japanese summit...

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Why India’s exports are faltering?

India’s dismal export performance is bad news for Modi’s much touted Make in India campaign. Exports contracted 2% in FY15 and the weakness has continued in FY16. Weak external demand has adversely impacted growth. India’s...

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Seaweed cultivation ushers waves of change in the Sundarbans

In Bengal’s mangrove forests, the effects of climate change are forcing men to leave their families in search of work. But now, seaweed farming is offering the women left behind financial stability and empowerment. At...

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Bankruptcy prediction – Z score Distanced from Default Prediction

Bankruptcy prediction was made easy by the use of Altman Z score for more than four decades now. Way back in 1968 that was quite significant, especially since the industry was having mostly manufacturing companies....

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Plodder’s progress: The endless way to GST

The goods and services tax has been long in coming. P Chidambaram promised it in his 2005 budget speech. He was preceded by the states, which began to change over to value added tax from...

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India’s Modi sets sights on Africa

As China’s slowdown impacts ties with Africa, India is seeking to step in and boost political and economic relations with the continent. The upcoming India-Africa Summit may offer a key opportunity to do just that....

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Banking on payment and small banks for financial inclusion

The notion of financial inclusion promoted by the erstwhile government   is now taking   shape by erecting structures   which are very new   not just to Indian banking industry but the world as well. A new concept...

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Japanese non-manufacturers shielded from global uncertainties

September BoJ Tankan survey delivered a few positive surprises for the economy. Non-manufacturers’ business condition DI improved by 2 points and the capital expenditure plan for large corporations for the fiscal year 2015 was revised...

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VW scandal won’t derail industry

What is the automobile of the future? A personal transportation device, a battery pack on wheels, a rolling smartphone, or a self-driving virtual-reality cockpit with 3D entertainment on offer 24/7 – or all of the...