Page 20 - Economy & Policy Analysis

Exit polls and markets: Beware! Play the expected euphoria with caution

It will be interesting to see how the new government will generate additional revenues to fund populist schemes already announced without dampening the market mood.

CLSA's Wood reduces position on India

Cites weak GDP data, says Budget 2013-14 might not encourage reforms

Six months in office: Akhilesh a poor show

UP chief minister has little to showcase as achievements, save keeping a few promises by his Samajwadi Party

Was disbanding the Planning Commission consultative panels justified?

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Allegations against the CJI: Misuse of power and no procedural fairness

The Supreme Court brazened it out in how it dealt with these allegations and now its reputation lies in shambles

Are investors in gold again oblivious to the risks that lie ahead?

Gold prices are likely to rise over 12-18 months by 10 per cent. If the recession portended by the inverted yield curve becomes more likely or is seen closer, the rise could be higher and come sooner

Budget 2011: FM has limited tax proposals

Elections 2019: What market strategy would safeguard your investments?

A market strategy that leave enough returns to rebuild the portfolio in the event of a market shock would serve investors well

A farmer's life crisis - and India's farming predicament

Farmers are an electoral constituency that cannot be ignored

Why a normal monsoon forecast is not a guarantee of economic outcomes

A normal monsoon forecast however does not say anything on the spread or the arrival, progress and departure of the rainfall which all have a bearing on crop outcomes

ICC World Cup 2019: India has managed to pick a side with little to fault

Recent developments notwithstanding, there will be a strong desire within the Indian squad to make up for past failures

Democracy abjures secrecy: Electoral bonds go to the heart of democracy

The SC's reluctance or inability to hear the challenge to electoral bonds means that the 2019 elections are being fought on dubious funds, write Sanjay Hegde and Pranjal Kishore.

Elections 2019: BJP has a plan B in place which can be deployed in 20 mins

In states like Odisha, Andhra and Telangana, Modi and Shah don't attack potential allies that they may need if the numbers fall short

RCB's tale of woe will not change track soon

The RCB mess does need sorting but the rot runs so deep that it will take at least one auction to make things better

Will Samajwadi Party's OBC alliance gamble yield electoral dividends?

While Akhilesh has got his 85-versus-15 math right, he may find it hard to bring diverse OBC and SC mindsets under one roof, especially when BJP and Congress have their gameplans ready

RBI policy: Low inflation and growth are the two key messages from RBI

The Reserve Bank may have a more optimistic view on inflation for the year even, though it has also recognised the risk factors

Sonic branding: How the sound of your brand can be a recipe for biz success

Global players are spending millions on creating their sonic branding. Indian companies better hurry

Mediation in Ayodhya title dispute: Taking the most suitable course ahead

The parties concerned must approach the mediation with open hearts and find a solution that leads to lasting peace

Protectionism won't do: India should call a truce in US trade conflict

Protecting big business in India needs to take a back seat to the very real crisis facing Indian exports, writes Mihir Sharma.

Defence modernisation budget rises just 5% each year in real terms

With customs duties imposed on defence in 2016 and GST in 2017, capex has fallen even more