The Reserve Bank thinks conventionally of itself as a central bank and refuses to stray beyond its role; so most of its publications are deadly boring. Its internal proceedings must be even more so. How...
The levy of MAT on foreign companies became a contentious issue and led to an outflow of foreign capital from India. The tax dispute has hammered the Indian stock markets and dented the business-friendly image...
Historically, determination of wages is one of the most complex issues in economic theory. The complexity primarily arises due to the imperfect labour market conditions and prevalence of structural rigidities such as existence of trade...
Farmers committing suicide is not a new thing. Although it can happen for personal reasons, however, the economic ones gain prominence. Crop failures, inability to get the right price, and insurmountable debt are the factors...
India is known for its fascination for Gold. Families buy gold to gift in marriages and on other special occasions; to store wealth, especially in rural India, where they see greater value (monetary as...
In August 2014, the capital market regulator of India, SEBI approved Real Estate Investment Trusts by clearing new norms for it. Since then a lot has been written and spoken about it. With every article...
One year back Narendra Modi came to power in India with the overwhelming support of the media and the corporate sector. These two elements continue to extend its support to the government though the former...
My friend Rohan is very happy because of a real estate deal he made recently. He purchased a flat for 30 lakhs in 2013 and sold it last week for 45 lakhs. He is now...
After the announcement of Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA), questions are being raised about investing in Public Provident Fund (PPF) account or to opt for the SSA. In fact the investors can avail both the investment...
Most Indians have a fixed view of Modi – generally an extreme one, whether favourable or unfavourable. None of us gives him a second thought: either he is a god fit for a temple, or...
The media discourse on MUDRA (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency) proposed in Budget 2015-16 has not yet fully revealed the theoretical depth and practical wisdom behind the idea. It is a potential game-changer for...
A side effect of India’s population growth and economic expansion is the increased pressure they put on the nation’s water, food and energy supplies. Analyst Michael Kugelman talks to DW’s Srinivas Mazumdaru about the challenges....
