Page 10 - Economy & Policy Analysis

Everyone is battling coronavirus in India, except the state

Pandemic is a reminder of why even a dynamic private sector needs a state that can support its efforts.

State elections results will provide fodder to the markets for a few days

Election results will keep market participants glued to the political landscape for the next few days - probably the most expensive elections from the point of the view of public health

LIC has now become tenth-most-valuable insurance brand globally

The total value of the world's top 100 most valuable insurance brands declined 6% in 2021 from a year earlier. But LIC's brand value increased by almost 7%

India needs orderly resolution of stressed accounts to tackle Covid impact

Priority should be to safeguard all entities against the ravages of the second wave of the pandemic.

IPO Street: Zomato proposed offering ranks third on the league table

The largest-ever fresh fundraising through an IPO was by Reliance Power at Rs 10,123 crore in 2008

Retail digital payments saw strong growth in FY21 over a year earlier

Data from RBI suggest there was a slowdown in wholesale transaction value, but volume growth withstood the pandemic

Where can you fly right now? India's outbreak stalls global travel rebound

'Things will get worse for the Indian aviation industry before they get better,' says industry official

Covid-19 second wave: Majority of Delhiites in favour of extending lockdown

A survey conducted by LocalCircles in all the 11 districts of the city reflects a change in opinion among Delhi residents

Story in numbers: Wasted shots could have vaccinated entire Tripura

In the initial phase, with beneficiaries registering and then not turning up for the vaccine, vials were being discarded to avoid transporting them back to the cold chain

Covid negative test before vaccination may help reduce India's caseload

Most recover from Covid quite easily and it is important for people to not stress.

Economic cost of mobility curbs, lockdowns at Rs 1.5 trillion: SBI report

SBI has also lowered the gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for fiscal 2021-22 (FY22)

India didn't plan; now Covid spike is sucking the oxygen out of its people

People risk not having access to a life-saving element as country struggles to cope with nearly 300,000 new daily coronavirus cases.

Fresh, tailor-made stimulus package needed to fight second Covid wave

The impact of restrictions will be felt on retail loans-banks as well as NBFCs and HFCs

Crude oil will climb above $70; energy security could reappear on the radar

Crude oil prices could shift higher again once the market shakes off the latest bout of coronavirus jitters

India's Covid crisis stems from arrogance, hyper-nationalism, incompetence

Regulatory uncertainty, bullying, and contempt for legitimate profit-making is familiar to every entrepreneur in India.

Cyclical sectors are expected to drive March 2020 quarter earnings growth

Bank results are especially eagerly awaited in this quarter. The Supreme Court has lifted its stay order, which means that banks can report NPAs realistically

RBI Monetary Policy: Steady and bold

Among other things, the policy provides much needed visibility on central bank's balance sheet support for the bond market

Market impact of positives from the MPC meet may be seen with a lag

Overall RBI monetary policy was on expected lines and the policy statement highlighted its commitment to do whatever it takes to ensure financial stability

MPC to maintain accommodative stance at least in the next two reviews

The disconcertingly sharp new wave of Covid-19 cases has reignited uncertainty regarding the economic outlook in the immediate term

Govt mandates companies to disclose investments in cryptocurrencies

Govt asks companies to also reveal CSR spend, benami property transactions from FY22